Why use Maestro? Here are just some of the benefits it brings you.

• Over 960,000 places in the UK accept Maestro - on the high street, over the phone and online.
• Since it's accepted in such a wide number of places, Maestro saves you the hassle and worry of carrying lots of cash.
• If you need cash, you can get up to £50 cashback with your purchase at many stores - mostly supermarkets.
• Using Maestro is quicker and simpler than writing cheques or carrying loads of cash and having to fiddle for change.
• There are no pre-set spending limits - except the amount available in your account.
• There's no bill to pay at the end of the month - the money is debited from your bank account a day or so after the transaction.
• Maestro helps you to keep tabs on your expenses - your bank statement itemises where & when you used it.
• Having Maestro means you can use your card abroad, as well as at home, to pay for all sorts of things and get cash from machines.