Egg reveals rapid growth

Internet bank Egg today revealed that it gained 141,000 new customers between the start of October and December 11. Its customers now total 1.3 million.

Internet bank Egg today revealed that it gained 141,000 new customers between the start of October and December 11. Its customers now total 1.3 million.

The boost came mainly from an improved offer and the launch of a jointly-branded credit and loyalty card with Boots.

The company, delivering a briefing to City analysts ahead of February's announcement of its full-year results, said it was "bang on track" to deliver on its promises.