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Bank accounts are used by people for many reasons. Some people prefer transaction accounts, where the account is used for paying in their salaries and paying bills. Others use bank accounts to save money, with those accounts offering interest on the balances enabling people to earn on what has been saved. Some transaction accounts come with overdraft facilities, whilst some savings accounts expect the holder to keep the balance for a specified term and are known as term deposits. There are therefore a number of bank accounts, which include:

• Transaction Accounts
• Savings Accounts
• Term Deposits
• Business Bank Accounts

Every month, the bank will send a statement regardless of what type of account is held. The statement enables the holder to check what has been spent, what has come in and how much is earned in interest. The statement will also detail what has been charged in fees and commissions for running the account. It is important that bank account holders always check their statements to ensure they have not been charged fees erroneously. Some bank accounts offer immediate and pre-approved access to credit in the form of overdraft facilities. Before using the credit it is important to note what the interest rate and fees are charged for making use of the credit facility. All bank accounts now come with phone banking facilities and with internet banking it has become easier than ever to manage finances.

Regardless of what your financial requirements are, Money-AU brings together a range of options from a variety of banks that will help everyone from first time savers to the most seasoned investor. You will find transaction, savings and term deposit accounts organised in an easy to understand way that will help you make an informed choice very quickly.

If you are bewildered by how much choice there is when comparing bank accounts, follow these five simple steps for determining which bank account is best for you.

• Assess how you will use the bank account?
  The best bank account depends on your own financial situation. If you have a lot of savings you want a high interest rate. If however you carry debt instead, then you want low charges and interest rates. So be clear how you will use your account first and then start the comparison accordingly.
• Do you prefer to manage the account online or in branch?
  You should consider whether you prefer seeing your bank in person or managing the account online. The internet means physical proximity to a branch no longer needs to be a concern when comparing bank accounts. In fact it is possible to open a completely online bank account these days and some banks no longer even have a branch network. Almost all branch based accounts come with telephone and online banking facilities as well.
• How important is customer service?
  If you value customer service then the bank that offers the best interest rates may not be the right account for you, because customer service and interest rates are almost unrelated. If customer service is important you should check how well the bank that provides the account you are considering ranks in terms of customer service satisfaction. You can do this through a simple internet search.
• Should you pay a monthly fee for your bank account?
  Some bank accounts are completely free of charge so long as you maintain a minimum monthly or quarterly balance. If you are consistent with savings or holding a balance, then it may be worth considering holding this type of account. Other bank accounts charge but say they provide a range of other benefits such as travel or mobile phone insurance. These accounts are known as packaged accounts but only make sense if you actually make use of the benefits that are provided.
• Switch to the best bank account.
  Once you have compared bank accounts and found the one most suitable for you, all you need to do is open an account and switch you banking to it.
  
  If you are looking for a bank account deal then Money-AU offers a quick an easy way to compare banking solutions offered by a variety of different lenders. You can see the costs and benefits for many different types of bank accounts including transaction, savings and term deposit accounts. Money AU will help you make the best choice for your financial requirements in an easy to understand way.