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Friday, 11 May 2007 12:00

Tesco Personal Finance has increased its interest rates by 0.25%.

The move follows the Bank of England's decision yesterday to increase the UK's underlying interest rate from 5.25% to 5.5%.

The new Tesco Instant Access Savings account rates now start at 4.35%, rising to 4.55% on balances over £3,000, 4.75% for balances over £5,000, 5.25% on balances over £15,000, and 5.50% on balances over £50,000.

However the new rates do not come into force until June 20th 2007.

"It will be interesting this time round to see just how many other companies also pass on the full benefit of the base rate rise. We are committed to offering great value to our customers and rewarding them for choosing to save with us. Our track record of passing on the full rate rise and current Clubcard points offer demonstrates that commitment," said Jeremy Sutton, head of Savings and Investments at Tesco Personal Finance.