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Why we like it: Unlimited deposist and withdrawals, interest paid annually. Includes 0.61% AER bonus for first 12 months. Eligible deposits covered by UK FSCS.
Why we like it: Balances from £1,000 to £1 million. Unlimited withdrawals without restriction or loss of interest. Eligible deposits covered by UK FSCS.
Why we like it: Minimum deposit £1. Unlimited deposits. Transfer in ISAs held elsewhere - no limit. Eligible deposits covered by UK FSCS.
Why we like it: Minimum deposit £500. Transfer in ISAs held elsewhere - no limit. Eligible deposits covered by UK FSCS.
Why we like it: Minimum deposit £1000. No withdrawals permitted. Apply online. Eligible deposits covered by UK FSCS.
Why we like it: Save from £5,000 to £500,000. No additional deposits or withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Save from £5,000 to £500,000. No additional deposits or withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Minimum deposit £1,000 - No withdrawals permitted - FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Minimum deposit £1,000 - No withdrawals permitted - FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Higher rates available if investing over £20,000 (6.06%) or over £100,000 (7.01%). Invest up to £20,000 this tax year and/or transfer in from an existing Cash ISA, Stocks & Shares ISA or IFISA. When you join the easyMoney family you will automatically become an easyMoney plus card member, offering savings at over 1,000 of Britain’s biggest retailers and more! e-Money Capital Ltd trading as easyMoney is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 231680). As with all investing, your capital is at risk when you lend to businesses and returns are not guaranteed. No FSCS. For more details please refer to our full risk statement.
Disclaimer: When making a peer to business loan, your capital lent to a borrower is not covered in the event of loss by the FSCS
Why we like it: Invest up to £20,000 this tax year (2018/19) and/or transfer in from an existing Cash ISA, Stocks & Shares ISA or IFISA. Invest over £1,000 and you will automatically become an easyMoney plus card member, offering savings at over 1,000 of Britain’s biggest retailers and more! e-Money Capital Ltd trading as easyMoney is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 231680). As with all investing, your capital is at risk when you lend to businesses and returns are not guaranteed. No FSCS. For more details please refer to our full risk statement.
Disclaimer: When making a peer to business loan, your capital lent to a borrower is not covered in the event of loss by the FSCS
Why we like it: 5.00% interest for 12 months on balances up to £2,500 for the first year. You must pay in £1,000 or more each month to receive interest (excluding transfers from any Nationwide account held by you or anyone else). 12 month fee-free arranged overdraft available. No monthly fee. Must be aged 18 or older.
Instant Access Best Buys
Cynergy Bank »
Cynergy Bank offers a market leading instant access savings account.
- 1.31% AER/Gross pa (variable) interest rate
- Interest is paid annually
- Withdrawals - Unlimited & no penalties
- Online account
- Minimum deposit - £1
- Rate includes 0.56% AER bonus for the first 12 months
- FSCS Protected
Quick online application setup from Cynergy Bank
Fixed Rate Best Buys
Axis Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond »
- Fixed 1 Year 1.75% at time of writing
- Interest paid monthly, quarterly or on maturity
- Open an account singly or jointly
- Minimum deposit - £1,000
- FSCS Protected up to £85,000
Quick online application from Axis Bank
Aldermore Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond »
- Fixed 2 Year 1.85% at time of writing
- Interest paid monthly or annually
- Online access only
- Minimum deposit - £1,000
- Open singly or jointly
- FSCS Protected up to £85,000
Quick online application from Aldermore Bank
Access Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond »
- Fixed 3 Year 1.90% at time of writing
- Interest is on maturity
- Online access only
- Minimum deposit - £5,000
- Maximum deposit - £500,000
- FSCS Protected up to £85,000
Quick online application from Access Bank
With UK savings rates at an all time low, you need to take action to ensure your savings are getting the best interest deal possible.
Many savings accounts' interest rates are below inflation, which means people's savings are being eroded in real terms. While there are many savings accounts on the market, many do not offer much of a financial advantage, as they offer interest that only matches the base rate set by the Bank of England. We help you compare a selection of some of the best interest paying accounts.
A good instant access savings account will offer flexible withdrawal facilities with good rates of interest, and could be suited to savers looking to access their money regularly.
See here for a comparison of leading UK instant access accounts
