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RBS Fixed Rate Bonds
Why we like it: Interest paid on maturity. Automatic repayment to your linked account. Maximum deposit £250,000. FSCS Protected. Must have a UK residential address and be aged 18 or older. No withdrawals permitted
Why we like it: 1 year term, 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: Which? Recommended Savings Provider. Save from £1,000 to £250,000. No withdrawals before the end of the term. 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: 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: Which? Recommended Savings Provider. Save from £1,000 to £250,000. No withdrawals before the end of the term. 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: Minimum deposit £1,000 - No withdrawals permitted - FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Which? Recommended Savings Provider. Save from £1,000 to £250,000. No withdrawals before the end of the term. 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: Minimum deposit £1,000 - No withdrawals permitted - FSCS Protected
Why we like it: Which? Recommended Savings Provider. Save from £1,000 to £250,000. No withdrawals before the end of the term. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Is a RBS fixed rate bond right for you?
What is the best way to increase your return on your savings?Typically, it depends on how much money you have put aside in your savings. For smaller amounts, you could use a savings account; they usually have the most attractive interest rates.
For example, the Post Office Online Saver offers 1.30% interest. It should be noted, as often with higher interest savings accounts, that the interest will drop significantly after the 12 month introductory period. Alternatively, they will have a maximum balance that you are permitted to have at one time and any money in your savings account above this limit will likely earn no interest at all.
You may want to explore your fixed rate bonds options. Fixed rate bonds offer a higher rate of interest in exchange for locking up your savings for a longer period of time. The majority of fixed rate bonds will be offered will run for either 1 year, 2 years, 3 years or 5 years. As a general rule, longer fixed rate bonds offer the highest interest.
Putting your savings into a fixed rate bond can help to counter the effects of inflation and ensure you do not lose money in real terms.
Why choose a RBS fixed rate bond?
RBS is one of the longest serving banks in the United Kingdom and the fixed rate bonds they currently have on offer have the following advantages:
- One or two year fixed term
- Minimum deposit of £5,000
- Maximum deposit of £500,000
- Make withdrawals or additional deposits up until a day before the fixed term starts
- Make withdrawals during the fixed term with 35 days’ written notice
- Interest is calculated daily
- Interest is paid on the first business day in April and upon maturity
- Interest can be paid into the bond, allowing your savings to grow faster
- You can manage your account online, in branch or over the phone
