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Whether you are saving for a rainy day or have a lump sum to invest, we compare a range of savings accounts including instant access savings, fixed term savings and Cash ISAs. Use our service to find an account which can meet your needs.

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Our Experts Choice...

Principality e-Saver

Earn a variable rate of 2.85% Gross/AER

  • Includes a first year bonus of 1.20%
  • Open and manage account online




Savings Accounts
Notice Interest Deposit Apply
Paid Gross Rate Minimum Maximum
ING Direct Instant Access monthly 2.86 % £1.00 £1,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

New customers cam enjoy a rate of 2.90% AER (2.86% gross p.a.) variable including a 2.36% gross p.a. bonus fixed for 12 months. This rate applies from the business day following account opening on balances up to £250,000 plus resulting interest. Otherwise standard variable rate applies, currently 0.50% AER (0.50% gross p.a.). After 12 months the rate will revert to the standard variable rate.

Principality Building Society Instant Access annually 2.85 % £1.00 £1,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
e-Saver Issue 4 offers 2.85% p.a. (variable). Year 1 includes a bonus rate of 1.20% from the date of account opening.
Scottish Widows Bank Instant Access annually 2.80 % £1,000.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Offers a rate of 2.80% Gross/AER (Variable). Rate includes a bonus of  0.89%. Minimum balance £1,000.
Halifax Instant Access annually 2.80 % £1.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

An online savings account that gives you easy access to your money, and the flexibility of unlimited withdrawals and deposits. 2.80% gross/AER variable including 12 month fixed bonus of 2.70%.

Halifax Instant Access annually 2.50 % £1.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A savings account exclusively for Halifax qualifying current account customers that rewards them with a great interest rate of 2.50% gross/AER variable. Rate falls to 2.25% gross/AER variable if five or more withdrawals are made.
NatWest Instant Access monthly 1.00 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Offers a rewarding rate of 1.00% AER/Gross (variable) no matter how much you save.
Royal Bank of Scotland Instant Access annually 1.00 % £1.00 £1,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Start saving from £1 with our internet only savings account. Get more from your savings. Earn from 1.00% - 1.50% AER/Gross (variable), depending on how much you save.
HSBC Instant Access monthly 0.75 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Earn up to 0.75% AER (0.75% gross including bonus interest) on savings from £1 up to £50,000 when you do not make a withdrawal. If you make a withdrawal, you will still get 0.25% AER (0.25% gross).

How To Find The Right Savings Account For You

To find the best savings account or the savings account that matches your needs ensure that you shop around. Every savings account has different criteria from paying interest on a monthly to yearly basis, flexibility to access your account and interest AER and these may vary depending on your circumstances.

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