This comparison simply includes all savings accounts.
Metro Bank Current Account
Why we like it: Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Interest paid monthly: can be added to your Notice Saver or paid to your linked account. Easy application process, you just need a UK mobile phone and UK driving licence or passport. Manage account online. Maximum balance £250,000. Withdrawals subject to 90 days notice. Must be aged 18 or older and have a UK address. Must have a linked UK current account
Why we like it: MARKET LEADING INSTANT ACCESS ACCOUNT. Unlimited payments and withdrawals. Interest paid annually. Open in a single or a joint name. Maximum deposit £250,000. FSCS Protected. Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2021. Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older
Why we like it: Interest paid annually. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Open and manage online. FSCS Protected. Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older
Why we like it: Easy access savings account that tracks the Bank of England base rate. Wave goodbye to the constant cycle of account hopping and forget waiting for banks to pass on higher interest rates. Interest rate moves with the Bank of England base rate, guaranteeing a fixed margin of up to 0.5% below, and adjusts the very next day. Easy access to your money with once a month withdrawals, without notice and without fees. Earn daily interest on your money, and experience the power of compounding to make your savings work harder. Maximum deposit £250,000. Wombat has partnered with GB Bank to bring you the Base Rate Tracker. GB Bank is an award-winning, fully authorised and regulated UK bank. FSCS eligible on your deposits. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older
Why we like it: A new savings account from Chip built to move with the Bank of England and reward you faster than the banks. Interest paid monthly. Deposit and withdraw almost instantly. No fees or charges for holding account. FSCS eligible on your deposits. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older.
Why we like it: Tiered interest: £1 to £10,000 – 4.80% Gross/AER, £10,001 to £50,000 – 4.80% Gross/AER, £50,001 to £500,000 – 4.80% Gross/AER. Unlimited payments and withdrawals. Interest paid annually. Open in a single or a joint name. Maximum deposit £500,000. Open and manage account online. FSCS Protected. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 16 or older
Why we like it: Choose monthly or annual interest payments. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. 24/7 access to your savings. Open and manage online. After 12 months the rate will revert to the underlying rate, currently 1.55% gross/AER variable. Post Office Online Saver is provided by Bank of Ireland UK. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older. FSCS protected
Why we like it: Which? Recommended Savings Provider. No notice period. Deposit from £100. Interest paid monthly or annually. Apply in minutes. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services. Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Why we like it: Instant access to your savings. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Interest paid monthly, either to a linked current account, or adding it to your Online Flexi Saver account. Easy application process, you just need a UK mobile phone and UK driving licence or passport. Manage account online. Maximum balance £250,000. Must be aged 18 or older and have a UK address. Must have a linked UK current account. Your eligible deposits with Investec Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Why we like it: Interest paid monthly or annually. Open in a single or joint name. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Covered by the FSCS. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 16 or older
Why we like it: All funds deposited into the RCI Bank E-Volve Savings 14 Day Notice Account will be used to fund pure electric vehicles and charging facilities. Interest paid monthly or annually. Manage account online. UK-based support, seven days a week. Which? Recommended Savings Provider. Unlimited withdrawals subject to 14 days notice. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Why we like it: MARKET LEADING 6 MONTH FIXED RATE BOND. Interest paid at maturity. Open in a single or a joint name. Maximum deposit £250,000. FSCS Protected. Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2021. Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older. No withdrawals permitted
Metro Bank Current Account
This current account is a great all-rounder and particularly good for those who frequently travel around Europe due to the free European transactions. You won’t be charged for taking cash out in European countries or using your card.
Metro Bank also offer excellent competitive rates for the rest of the world (2.50%) allowing you to save as you travel. They also add that if you use your card abroad, then any foreign currency transaction would be converted into sterling on the day it’s paid out of your account.
This account is suitable for busy people who find the normal banking hours difficult to work around. This is due to the fact that Metro Bank are open 7 days a week and work from 8am-8pm. They don’t require appointments so it’s very much a walk-in service. They offer simple and hassle-free switching and will provide you with a bankcard and a cheque book on the day you walk in, so there is no need for seven day waits as is often the case.
Metro Bank deliver a straight forward service that covers everyday banking and has all of the usual expectations of a current account such as:
- Internet Banking
- Excellent Customer Service
- Ability to set-up payments, Direct Debits and make transfers.
Metro Bank do not charge a monthly fee nor is there a minimum pay-in per month which sets it apart from a lot of other banks at the moment.
Overdraft and Fees:
An overdraft is available upon request, depending on your circumstances, and is charged at 15% EAR (variable). This is one of the better rates on the market but it does not come with an amount at 0% like a lot of other banks.
However, if you don’t have enough money in your account to make a payment they will extend an arranged overdraft and make the payment but this will incur a charge of £10. If you decide not to make the payment you will still incur the £10 fee.
They do not make more than six of these charges in one month.
They also state that if a deduction of interest causes your account to become overdrawn or goes over your planned overdraft then they won’t charge the £10 fee but will instead charge interest on the new balance.
As they process all Direct Debits, standing orders and dated payments in the morning they will let you know if you do not have the amount ready to cover the payments via text message. If you pay the money in before 2am then they will reissue the payment and you won’t be charged.
Metro Banks also offer a range of savings accounts, such as a:
Fixed Savings Account
A savings account for money you don’t need too often.They offer a fixed rate of interest between 0.90% and 1.20%. The rate of interest is fixed so you will know what you’re accumulating. With this option you are able to choose how long you want to put your money away for. Options include: 1 year, 18 months or 3 years.
Instant Access Savings
A more flexible savings option allowing you to save what you want, when you want and you will be able to get instant access to your cash if you need to. You will be able to boost your savings with 0.40% AER interest. Start earning interest on as little as £100. You will be able to access your savings anytime online, over the phone or in one of the branches.
Overall, Metro bank offer a convenient option with some perks for people who travel often.
