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Co-operative Bank overdraft: the real cost

Pricier than most overdrafts on the board.

Co-operative Bank pays £200 to switch to it right now: enough to cover about 31 months of its overdraft interest at £250.

What 30 days overdrawn costs

Amount overdrawnCost over 30 days
£100−£2.55
£250−£6.38
£500−£12.77

35.9% EAR · No interest-free buffer

How the £250 figure is worked out

Amount charged interest
£250
Daily rate from 35.9% EAR
0.0841%
Cost over 30 days
−£6.38

Cheapest right now: First Direct

Co-operative Bank also offers a business overdraft: see its business rate →

Common questions

How much does the Co-operative Bank overdraft cost?

At £250 overdrawn for 30 days, Co-operative Bank charges −£6.38 at its advertised 35.9% EAR. At £100 it’s −£2.55; at £500, −£12.77.

Does Co-operative Bank have an interest-free buffer?

No. Interest applies from the first pound of an arranged overdraft.

Is Co-operative Bank the cheapest overdraft?

Not at £250 overdrawn. The cheapest right now is First Direct. The full leaderboard has every bank, cheapest first.