A Cumbrian Bank to Help the Planet

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Ailsa Black

If you live in Cumbria, Lancashire or Northumberland, you could swap your bank account to The Cumberland that puts the planet and people first.  It has regional branches and an online account, and uses profits to fund environmental and community projects (it does not invest in fossil fuels).

You can apply online or pop into one of their branches to switch your account, and discuss the best accounts for you. Note you must live within the catchment area to apply (the bank also covers south west Scotland).

This bank also supports nature reserves, community gardens, and rural charities that restore rivers, plant trees, and make wild spaces safe for wildlife.

  • Day2Day Account is an everyday account for daily use
  • Cumberland Plus Current Account requires £750 a month minimum funding
  • Freedom Apprentice is for young people on apprentice schemes

It’s easy to switch in just seven days from your current bank account, using the Current Account Switch Guarantee. This safely switches all existing payments (including direct debits and standing orders), you don’t have to do anything. More than 11 million people have used this service, so why not join them?

This bank also offers a range of savings accounts, from everyday savings and ISAs, to savings accounts for children and businesses. It also offers fixed rate and discount variable rate mortgages.

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