#91 Why you need more than one bank account

If you've only one bank account you not only run the risk of being locked out of your money, but you could be missing out on free cash and higher interest elsewhere. This week on the podcast, Andy takes you through the reasons why you should open up more than one bank account. You don't need as many as him (15 at the latest count!), but having at least two or three can make a big difference to how you manage your money.   FURTHER READING: > The accounts that give you cashback on your bills  > The best bank switching offers > The best cards for fee-free spending overseas > My 14 current accounts, and why I've got each one   ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Blog at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. Cash Chats episodes go live twice a week. At the start of the week Andy is often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a member or friend the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then on Thursday you can listen to a bonus "deals of the week" episode – a quick rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email [email protected] ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash