The Barclays Active Bank Account is an action packed bank account loaded with £800 of benefits that you would use but may decide not to pay for separately. You need to be over 18 to get your account and there is a monthly subscription fee of £15.00.

Barclays Active account is ideal if you are looking for more than just a bank account with added extras such as mobile phone insurance, legal helpline, even domestic emergency cover and you get a £300 interest free overdraft.

Some of the benefits you get with Barclays are a free debit card to help you manage your money which is free to use at any Barclays branch. Note there is a 2.75% charge if you do a transaction abroad.

Barclays have over 1700 branches in the UK and you can manage your money by internet banking, telephone banking, at any Barclay's branch or by Mobile Banking.

The Additions Active is a perfect account for people who need an overdraft facility just for emergencies and access to a personal reserve account with set monthly operating costs.