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Here's all our savings accounts. If you're still not sure which account is right for you, simply answer a few simple questions and we'll display relevant accounts after each question

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Question1

Are you looking for an ISA?



 

Did you know?

With a Cash ISA you can save up to £5640 in 2012 / 2013 tax year and you don't pay any tax on your savings interest.

You must be at least age 18 to apply for an account online. You must be at least 16 to apply for an ISA or open an account by phone.

Fixed rate bonds

If you like the idea of saving with a known rate of return, our fixed rate bonds may be the answer. They pay a fixed rate of interest during the term and let you have access subject to a loss of interest charge.

Refer to this key to help you understand the key features of these accounts.

  • Single account holder only
  • Joint account holders available
  • Apply online
  • Apply by telephone
  • Monthly interest
  • Yearly interest
  • ISA transfers allowed
  • Interest on maturity
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Rates

Term

Access

Features

Balance
after 12 months
(per £1k deposit)

Bonus rates

The estimated balance after 12 months is for illustrative purposes only. It is based on the gross rates shown

5 year fixed rate bond (yearly interest)5 year fixed rate bond (yearly interest)

£1

£1+
2.302.30% Gross p.a./ AER
1.84% Net
£10,000+
2.402.40% Gross p.a./ AER
1.92% Net
£25,000+
2.502.50% Gross p.a./ AER
2.00% Net
£50,000+
2.602.60% Gross p.a./ AER
2.08% Net

5 year

  • Permitted subject to a loss of interest charge
  • Manage by post

Joint account holders available
Apply online
Apply by telephone
Yearly interest

£1+

£1023.00

£10,000+

£1024.00

£25,000+

£1025.00

£50,000+

£1026.00

There is no bonus available on this account.

5 year fixed rate bond (monthly interest)5 year fixed rate bond (monthly interest)

£1

£1+
2.282.28% Gross
2.30% AER
1.82% Net
£10,000+
2.372.37% Gross
2.40% AER
1.90% Net
£25,000+
2.472.47% Gross
2.50% AER
1.98% Net
£50,000+
2.572.57% Gross
2.60% AER
2.06% Net

5 year

  • Permitted subject to a loss of interest charge
  • Manage by post

Joint account holders available
Apply online
Apply by telephone
Monthly interest

£1+

£1023.04

£10,000+

£1023.96

£25,000+

£1024.98

£50,000+

£1026.00

There is no bonus available on this account.
  • Single account holder only
  • Joint account holders available
  • Apply online
  • Apply by telephone
  • Monthly interest
  • Yearly interest
  • ISA transfers allowed
  • Interest on maturity

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Variable rate Cash ISAs

All the benefits of an easy access account and tax free savings as well.

Refer to this key to help you understand the key features of these accounts.

  • Single account holder only
  • Joint account holders available
  • Apply online
  • Apply by telephone
  • Monthly interest
  • Yearly interest
  • ISA transfers allowed
  • Interest on maturity
Sort by:    Order by: 

Account and apply

Save from

Rates

Access

Features

Balance
after 12 months
(per £1k deposit)

Bonus rates

The estimated balance is for illustrative purposes only. It is based on the tax free rates shown and assumes that the interest rate and rates of tax remain constant.

ISA extra (issue 5) (yearly interest)ISA extra (issue 5) (yearly interest)

£1

£1+
2.102.10%
Tax free/ AER Variable
£15,000+
2.252.25%
Tax free/ AER Variable
  • Unlimited
  • Manage by post

Single account holder only
Apply online
Apply by telephone
Yearly interest
ISA transfers allowed

£1+

£1021.00

£15,000+

£1022.50

  • A fixed bonus will be paid for the first 12 months. The interest rates shown include a 12 month bonus of: 1.60% for balances from £1 up to £14,999.99 and 1.75% for balances from £15,000+. After 12 months the the variable rate without bonus will apply, currently 0.50% tax free / AER.

ISA extra (issue 5) (monthly interest)ISA extra (issue 5) (monthly interest)

£1

£1+
2.082.08%
Tax free
2.10% AER Variable
£15,000+
2.232.23%
Tax free
2.25% AER Variable
  • Unlimited
  • Manage by post

Single account holder only
Apply online
Apply by telephone
Monthly interest
ISA transfers allowed

£1+

£1021.00

£15,000+

£1022.53

  • A fixed bonus will be paid for the first 12 months. The interest rates shown include a 12 month bonus of: 1.58% for balances from £1 up to £14,999.99 and 1.73% for balances from £15,000+. After 12 months the variable rate without bonus will apply, currently 0.50% tax free / AER.
  • Single account holder only
  • Joint account holders available
  • Apply online
  • Apply by telephone
  • Monthly interest
  • Yearly interest
  • ISA transfers allowed
  • Interest on maturity

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Gross is the contractual rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law.

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. As every advertisement for a savings product, which quotes an interest rate, will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

NET rates are illustrative only, allowing for the deduction of income tax at 20%. If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may have a further amount to pay. If we deduct more tax than you have to pay this can be reclaimed from HMRC.

Tax free is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

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