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Motor insurance customers who buy cover monthly can end up paying hundreds of pounds more than those who pay for policies annually - and the gap appears to be growing in cash terms - according to research from Which? The consumer group used data from comparison website Go.Compare to find the average difference between prices paid by annual and monthly customers between December 2018 and September 2023.
In September 2023, those paying monthly for an annual policy faced paying around £309 more on average over the year than those paying in one go, according to the research. The average annual cost of monthly payments was £892, while the cost of paying annually in one go was £583.
In September 2022, the average gap was £251 (£738 for monthly payments versus £487 for paying annually). In December 2018, the typical gap was £207 (£460 for paying annually versus £667 for paying monthly).
Younger motorists, who often pay the highest premiums, may be more likely to pay monthly, Which? Said. The consumer group said the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) should set out an action plan, including assessing how much it costs for firms to provide credit on premiums and naming and shaming those charging the highest rates.
The FCA should take action against any firms that are charging monthly customers excessive interest rates by June 2024, Which? Urged.
Rocio Concha, Which? director of policy and advocacy, said: "Car insurance is a legal requirement for motorists - and yet those who can't afford to pay in one go annually are often being penalised through unjustifiably high interest rates on their monthly repayments.
"That isn't right - and it's now up to the financial regulator to outline an action plan to tackle the unfair costs of
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