This comparison simply includes all savings accounts.
RBS Fixed Rate ISA
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.
RBS Fixed Rate ISA
An ISA is a tax efficient way to save and stands for Individual Savings Account. An ISA lets you pay little or no tax on the interest your savings and investments making them a popular choice for saving large amounts of money.
They have become less popular since the new PSA (Personal Savings Allowance) has allowed lower rate tax payers to save up to £1000 tax-free and higher rate tax payers up to £500. As many current accounts are now offering competitive rates of interest, many people are moving away from ISAs.
Why use an ISA?
As your tax-free amount is much higher in an ISA, there are still opportunities for savers to make the most of their money.
Paying into an ISA is called ‘subscribing’. You can subscribe to one of each type of ISA each tax year, providing you do not subscribe more than your annual ISA allowance. For the 2017/2018 tax year that runs from 6th April 2017 to 5th April 2018 your annual ISA allowance is £20,000.
ISAs are a good idea whatever your savings goal. With certain types of cash ISAs, you have instant access to your money, which makes it a flexible way to plan your finances.
It’s also important to remember that ISA allowance limits apply to everyone on an individual basis, so if you’re married or in a relationship, you can both hold your own ISA, each with the full allowance.
What do RBS offer?
RBS offer two kinds of tax-free ISA. Their Fixed Rate ISA and their Instant Cash ISA. Their Fixed Rate ISA allows you to:
- Have a fixed interest rate on your cash ISA so you know in advance what your savings will earn
- Choose a term that suit you, either one or two years
- Keep all the interest - which helps your savings grow faster
- Make transfers into your ISA, so you can bring all your ISAs together in one place
You will earn a higher rate of interest on the two year plan and for any amount above £25,000.
Useful to Know
As this is a fixed rate ISA, you cannot withdraw your money during the agreed term. If you do choose to withdraw your money, then you will incur an early closure charge. They offer both one year and two year terms, so be sure to pick one that’s right for you. Also:
- The minimum deposit is £1,000
- The early closure charge is the lower of the amount of interest earned on your account in 90 days
- You will need your National Insurance Number to apply for any ISA
RBS is one of the few banks that offer a fixed rate ISA for one year, as many offer a two year minimum and some up to five year minimums. For many people this time frame isn’t convenient and so RBS are offering an easy way for savers to take the plunge and begin their savings.
However, they do not currently offer the highest rate of interest on the market.
