Current Accounts

Quick transfer only lets you transfer money between Tesco Bank Current Accounts and savings accounts.   You can transfer money to another bank account using the Move money out quick link on your Account Overview.

You can request a cheque book when you apply for your current account and we'll send one to you. If you have digitally signed for your current account during the application process, we will send you a signature form to complete and return before issuing you with a cheque book.   If you want to request a cheque book after your account is open, simply call us on 0345 835 3353* (or minicom 0345 366 6471*).   Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls may be recorded.   *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

You can change your PIN to something easier to remember at any Link cash machine.   Just choose PIN services and follow the on-screen instructions.   Please note you cannot change your PIN over the phone or via the Online Banking service.

The type of contactless debit card we are giving you is based on your application and the information held by credit reference agencies.   To help you avoid going overdrawn, your new card will always attempt to check that you have enough money to make a payment.   Sometimes when you try to make a payment, your card might not work if the seller can’t check you have enough money to make the payment, for example: at Pay at Pump or buying tickets on a train.   It is not possible to change the type of contactless debit card on an account. You would need to apply for a new account and once your application has been received, we would then make a decision on the type of card to be issued.    

Interest is applied monthly at the relevant interest rate and issued on the last day of the statement month. A statement month begins the day after you open your account and will end on the day you opened your account the following month.   For example: if you open your account on the 1st of the month, your statement month will run from 2nd to the 1st of the following month. Interest will be added on the 1st of the following month and your statement will be produced at the same time showing interest earned.   Please note, it is not possible to change the date your statement is produced.   Remember you must meet the interest conditions on your current account to earn interest.

You can ask us to switch your current accounts when you apply for a Tesco Bank current account online.   To switch after your account is open, log in to Online Banking, click on your account and then select Manage account in the top right hand corner. Select current account, or the account nickname, above the account number and sort code on the Account Overview.   Select Switch an account from Your account preferences.   Enter the details for your old current account, then Continue.   Read both the Current Account Switch Agreement and the Account closure terms and conditions and check the boxes to confirm you agree to these, then Continue.   Check and Confirm the switch details are correct.   Your account will be switched within seven working days. If you want to switch on a later date, call us on 0345 835 3353* (or minicom 0345 366 6471*).   Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls may be recorded.   *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

To set up and/or manage your alerts, log in to Online Banking, click on your account and then select Manage account in the top right hand corner. Under ‘Your alerts’ on the right hand side of the screen, select Manage your alerts from the drop down menu on the right hand side of the screen, under Account Overview. If you have more than one account, choose your account from the drop-down menu, then select Manage alerts. Paid and unpaid transaction alerts Choose how you want to receive alerts, either by email or SMS or, if you don't want to get alerts anymore, select Off, then Continue. Paid/unpaid transaction alerts are only available for current accounts. Arranged and unarranged overdraft alerts We will try to send you an alert by SMS if we see that you are close to or have moved into an arranged or unarranged overdraft. You can choose how you want to receive these alerts, either by email or SMS, or if you don’t want to get alerts anymore, select Off, then continue. Balance alerts  Choose how you want to receive alerts, either by email or SMS and set the balance limits you want in whole pounds, for example 100, 250, then Continue. If you don't want to get balance alerts anymore, select Off, then Continue.

Please call us on 0345 835 3353* (or minicom 0345 366 6471*) and we'll make a note on your account. We'll ask to see the original death certificate, which we'll return to you.   You'll still be able to access your account and your money.   Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls may be recorded.     *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

You can deposit and withdraw cash at the Customer Services desk in some Tesco stores. For full details and locations view our Store Locator.  

You can apply for an account online.   Applying online is the quickest and easiest way to open your current account.   If you are having any problems, simply call us on 0345 835 3353* (or minicom 0345 366 6471*).   Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls may be recorded.    *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.