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Nationwide Building Society Instant Access monthly 3.12 % £1,000.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A great rate of up to 3.17% AER/3.12% Gross p.a. variable on balances of £25,000+, including a fixed bonus for 12 months. 2.85% AER/2.81% Gross p.a. variable on balances from £1 to £24,999, including a fixed bonus for 12 months. One free withdrawal each year and unlimited deposits.
ING Direct Instant Access monthly 3.06 % £1.00 £1,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

New customers can enjoy a rate of 3.10% AER (3.06% gross p.a.) variable including a 2.56% 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.

Derbyshire Instant Access annually 3.06 % £1,000.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Derbyshire NetSaver Issue 3 - offers a rate of 3.06% gross p.a./AER, which includes a fixed bonus of 2.06% gross p.a. paid until 30 June 2013. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn at any time.
Post Office Ltd Instant Access annually 3.01 % £1.00 £2,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Post Office® Online Saver - manage your savings online. Make saving worthwhile with a rate of 3.01% gross/AER variable when you deposit any amount from £1 to £2 million. The rate includes a fixed interest bonus for the first 12 months of 1.36% AER. You can withdraw your money penalty-free at any time. Interest rate applies to annual interest option; a different rate applies for monthly interest option. Post Office® Online Saver is provided by Bank of Ireland UK.
Nationwide Building Society annually 3.10 % £1,000.00 £2,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

Tax free saving with a Nationwide Online ISA. A great introductory fixed rate of up to 3.10% AER tax-free until 31 October 2013. Balances of £1,000 earn 3.10% AER. For any day your balance goes below £1,000 you earn a rate of 0.25% AER.

ING Direct monthly 2.96 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account

You can make the most of your Cash ISA allowance by enjoying a great tax free rate of 3.00% AER (2.96% gross p.a) guaranteed for 12 months from account opening. Interest paid monthly. Reverts to our standard variable Cash ISA rate after 12 months, which is currently 1.00% AER (1.00% gross p.a.).

Barclays monthly 3.01 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Loyalty Reward ISA is available to customers with either a Barclays current account or £500+ saved with Barclays. 3.05% AER/3.01% tax-free pa (variable) including a 12-month fixed bonus of 1.00% tax-free pa. Guaranteed to track at 2.51% above the base rate for 12 months and then continue to track at 1.51% above the base rate until March 2014. Transfers-in from another ISA are not allowed.
Cheshire Building Society annually 3.50 % £1,000.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Direct Cash ISA (Issue 2) - up to 3.50% AER Tax-Free variable. Including a fixed bonus interest rate paid until 31 October 2013. Open your account online today with at least £1,000.
Virgin Money annually 2.85 % £1.00 £2,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Our Virgin Easy Access Cash ISA gives you tax-free variable interest together with no-notice, charge-free access to your money. You can only subscribe to one Cash ISA per tax year, up to the current subscription limit of £5,640 per tax year. You can also transfer money from existing Cash ISAs to us. Please note that the monthly option provides a slightly lower interest rate of 2.82% Tax-Free / 2.85% AER. The Virgin Easy Access Cash ISA is provided by Northern Rock.
United National Bank 90 days half-yearly 3.10 % £2,000.00 £500,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

Offers a rate of 3.12% AER/3.10% Gross p.a. Minimum deposit of £2,000. 90 day notice for withdrawal of funds. Penalty for early withdrawal. United National Bank is offering a minimum rate guarantee of 2.75% p.a. (AER) until June 2013. This means that until June 30 2013, even if the market interest rates fall, you are guaranteed that the rate on your 90 Day 10th Anniversary Notice Account will not fall below 2.75% p.a. (AER).

Lloyds TSB annually 3.70 % £3,000.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Earn 3.70% tax free/AER on balances from £10,000 or more fixed for 2 years from account opening. Balances of less than £10,000 will receive 3.40% tax free/AER fixed. Minimum opening balance £3,000.
Virgin Money annually 3.30 % £1.00 £2,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Our Virgin Fixed Rate Cash E-ISA offers tax-free savings with a fixed interest rate throughout the term of the account online. You can only subscribe to one Cash ISA per tax year, up to the current subscription limit of £5,640 in this current tax year 2012/13. Transfers from existing Cash ISAs are allowed. The Virgin Fixed Rate Cash E-ISA is provided by Northern Rock.
United National Bank 1 year maturity 3.45 % £2,000.00 £500,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Offers a rate of 3.45% AER. 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit. Guaranteed rate of interest for full term of product. Minimum deposit of £2,000. Interest payable monthly or on maturity.
Virgin Money annually 2.90 % £1.00 £2,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Our Virgin Fixed Rate Cash E-ISA offers tax-free savings with a fixed interest rate throughout the one-year term of the account. You can only subscribe to one Cash ISA per tax year, up to the current subscription limit of £5,640 in this current tax year 2012/13. Transfers from existing Cash ISAs are allowed. The Virgin Fixed Rate Cash E-ISA is provided by Northern Rock.
Lloyds TSB annually 2.65 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Earn a variable rate of 2.65% Tax free/AER. The rate includes a fixed introductory bonus of 1.65% for the first 18 months from account opening.
Vanquis Bank Ltd 3 years annually 3.61 % £1,000.00 £250,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Vanquis Bank High Yield - guaranteed savings rate for 3 years. Deposit between £1,000 to £250,000 for THREE YEARS in ONE PAYMENT and benefit from a guaranteed savings rate of 3.61% gross/AER based on an annual interest option. Monthly interest option also available (see website for details). Sole or Joint Accounts. Restricted to UK residents 18 years or older. No additional deposits, withdrawals or closure during term. Vanquis Bank Limited is a UK bank with operations and call centres in the UK and is regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority. Vanquis Bank High Yield is only available online.
Scottish Widows Bank 01/06/2015 annually 3.50 % £10,000.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Issue 5 offers interest rates of 3.50% AER/Gross (Annually), 3.45% Gross (Quarterly) or 3.44% Gross (Monthly). Minimum Deposit £10,000. Deadline: 29th May 2012.
Vanquis Bank Ltd 5 years annually 4.06 % £1,000.00 £250,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account

Vanquis Bank High Yield - guaranteed savings rate for 5 years. Deposit between £1,000 to £250,000 for FIVE YEARS in ONE PAYMENT and benefit from a guaranteed savings rate of 4.06% gross/AER based on an annual interest option. Monthly interest option also available (see website for details). Sole or Joint Accounts. Restricted to UK residents 18 years or older. No additional deposits, withdrawals or closure during term. Vanquis Bank Limited is a UK bank with operations and call centres in the UK and is regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority. Vanquis Bank High Yield is only available online.

Scottish Widows Bank 14/06/2017 annually 4.00 % £10,000.00 £5,000,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
Issue 34 offers interest rates of 4.00% AER/Gross (Annually), 3.94% Gross (Quarterly) or 3.93% Gross (Monthly). Minimum Deposit £10,000. Deadline: 13th June 2012.
Governor Money annually 3.75 % £100.00 £50,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A Governor account offers a single account for fixed term savings and Cash ISAs from a range of UK providers. All our competitive rates and exclusive products are available with one 10 minute online application.
Governor Money 08/06/2015 annually 3.75 % £100.00 £100,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A Governor account offers a single account for fixed term savings and Cash ISAs from a range of UK providers. All our competitive rates and exclusive products are available with one 10 minute online application.
Nationwide Building Society none annually 2.50 % £1.00 £0.00 Apply for a Savings Account

Our Regular Savings account is designed to encourage you to save and keep on saving. Enjoy flexible savings with unlimited withdrawals and deposit up to £1,000 a month with the option to take a break if you want to. Rates from 0.10% AER to 2.50% AER.

Governor Money 31/07/2013 annually 3.20 % £100.00 £100,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A Governor account offers a single account for fixed term savings and Cash ISAs from a range of UK providers. All our competitive rates and exclusive products are available with one 10 minute online application.
Lloyds TSB Instant Access annually 1.60 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Offers a variable rate of interest of 1.60% AER/Gross. This rate includes a fixed introductory bonus of 1.50% AER for the first 12 months.
Nationwide Building Society annually 3.25 % £1.00 £3,600.00 Apply for a Savings Account

A great introductory fixed rate of 3.25% AER tax-free variable until 31 January 2014, after this the rate reverts to 2.10% AER tax-free variable. Make unlimited deposits up to the annual Junior ISA limit, currently £3,600. The money in the Smart Junior ISA belongs to your child but they can't access it until they are 18. Your child can have a Smart Junior ISA if they are under 16, a UK resident and have never been issued with a Child Trust Fund voucher.

Governor Money 11/06/2014 annually 3.40 % £100.00 £100,000.00 Apply for a Savings Account
A Governor account offers a single account for fixed term savings and Cash ISAs from a range of UK providers. All our competitive rates and exclusive products are available with one 10 minute online application.
Lloyds TSB Instant Access annually 2.50 % £1.00 na Apply for a Savings Account
Earn a variable rate of up to 2.50% AER/Gross on balances of £10,000 or more or 1.60% AER/Gross from £1 up to £10,000. These rates include a fixed introductory bonus of 1.50% AER on all tiers for the first 12 months. You need to have a Lloyds TSB current account and be registered for Internet Banking to apply for an eSavings account.

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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