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Empty, unused accounts - better closed?

Tammy2
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Is it better to close empty currant and savings accounts, or do they do no harm? Obviously, I mean free ones with no charges.
To Do 2015
Claim back PPI & packaged bank account fees
Take (further) first steps in investing (S&S ISA)
Start saving for the children
Start a business
+ £2015 in 2015 from home / £5026.21
Claim back PPI & packaged bank account fees
Take (further) first steps in investing (S&S ISA)
Start saving for the children
Start a business
+ £2015 in 2015 from home / £5026.21
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I would use the 7 day switch to open new Bank Accounts for the £100/125 on offer from various Banks and then close them if not needed.
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