Savings Accounts Rates
AA launches new easy access savings account paying up to 3%The AA has launched a new easy access savings account that pays interest of three per cent on balances higher than £10,000. |
Nationwide to launch new issue of MySave Online Plus accountThe Nationwide Building Society has launched a new issue of its MySave Online Plus account that pays 3.17 per cent if savers invest more than £25,000. |
West Brom launches best buy online savings account at 3.16%The West Brom has launched a new online savings account that pays a market leading rate of 3.16 per cent on balances between £10,000 and £100,000. |
Leeds BS launch postal access savings account paying 2.90%The Leeds Building Society has launched a new postal access account that pays 2.90 per cent and allows unlimited withdrawals with no penalties. |
Cheshire BS launch new Direct Cash ISA that pays 3.06%The Cheshire Building Society has launched a new ISA that pays 3.06 per cent until 30th September 2013 when the bonus rate ends. |
New savings accounts offer five per cent interest rateThe Derbyshire, Dunfermline and Cheshire Building societies, all owned by Nationwide have launched a new platinum monthly saver account that pays five per cent interest. |
Euro debt crisis leads to better savings deals for BritsA silver-lining to the euro debt crisis is that banks and building societies have problems in borrowing so savings rates are rising as they try and encourage deposits. |
Five bank accounts that provide a return against inflationThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced today that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to five per cent. We reveal five ways to beat inflation. |
Loughborough BS launches new savings account paying 4.00%The Loughborough Building Society has launched a new monthly savers account that pays a 4.00% AER/Gross variable rate with a savings limit of £2,400 PA or £200 a month. |
Close Brothers launch fixed term savings account paying 4.25%Close Brothers Savings has announced the launch of a new Premium Gold fixed term deposit account that could benefit savers looking for a safe haven. |
Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks launch improved deposit ratesThe Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks have launched improved rates for term deposits for new and existing customers who are saving more than £2,000. |
Sainsbury's Finance launch competitive new savings accountsSainsbury's Finance have launched three new competitive savings accounts for the Autumn paying up to 3.90 per cent AER/gross pa. |
Savings income down by 66% from when inflation was last at 5%HSBC has produced a report comparing the financial plight of people in 2011 and those in the last three years when inflation topped five per cent. |
Newcastle BS introduces cash ISA paying 3.05%The Newcastle Building Society has launched a new Bonus Saver ISA that offers an initial rate of 3.05 per cent gross AER. |
Leeds launch fixed rate savings bond at 3.35% with 25% accessThe Leeds Building Society has launched a 16-month fixed rate savings bond that pays 3.35% gross p.a./AER and allows unlimited withdrawals and access to 25% of funds. |
Low interest rates cost savers £43bn since March 2008Figures from the Bank of England reveal that savers have lost £43 billion of income but homeowners have saved £51bn in lower mortgage repayments since March 2008. |
NS&I inflation linked bonds withdrawn by National SavingsThe National Savings and Investments has announced that the popular NS&I inflation linked bond has been withdrawn after gaining 500,000 new customers since it was re-launched in May. |
Post Office extends RPI beating bond application deadlineThe Post Office has extended the period it will accept applications for its three and five year bonds that pay a rate of 0.50% gross or 1.50% gross above the retail price index (RPI) until September 16th. |
How to find the best fixed-rate savings accountsWith interest rates remaining low and unlikely to rise anytime soon, fixed-rate savings account offer the best value, but there are drawbacks, as Kate Saines explains. |
Which? reveals low interest rates for child savings accountsConsumer group Which? has published a report that illustrates how low interest rates for child savings accounts discourages parents from saving on behalf of their children. |
Saving rates 'at best level in over a year'People considering putting some money aside may be encouraged to hear that savings accounts are offering consumers their best rates of return in more than a year. |
Post Office issues new online saver accountIndividuals may wish to consider putting a little money aside as the Post Office has unveiled a new product providing a 1.2 per cent bonus on top of the standard rate of 1.65 per cent for the first year. |
Savings Bonds: How do they work?Savings rates are low because base rate remains at 0.5 per cent but depending on how long you can put your money away for there are some good savings bonds deals to be had. |
A guide to inflation-linked savings accountsWith inflation at a high rate and interest rates low, savers are having a tough time making real gains. Banks are offering more inflation-linked savings accounts but are they worth it over a five-year term? |
ISA Countdown: Part three: Fixed rate cash ISAsIn the 3rd part of our ISA countdown the focus is on fixed rate cash ISAs. If you are looking for a fixed tax-free return on your savings that has little risk then one of these ISA products may appeal. |
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