Savings Accounts
Saga launches Internet Saver Issue 4 online savings account
Saga Personal Finance announces the launch of the Saga Internet Saver Issue 4, an easy access savings account, rewarding savers with balances of £20,000 or more with an attractive AER of 3.05% variable.
NS&I's Investment Account with improved interest rate
NS&I's Investment Account returns to general sale with an increased interest rate of 0.75% (the account previously paid 0.2%-0.3% gross/AER).
Regular savings habit builds best foundation for savers
Savers setting up a regular standing order or Direct Debit into a savings account will be ahead of the game when it comes to building a savings pot, according to data and research from first direct.
AA Savings launches Telephone Easy Access tiered savings account
A new variable Telephone Easy Access savings account has been launched by AA Savings.
Close Brothers Savings Premium Gold fixed rate deposit account
Close Brothers Savings, part of specialist financial services group Close Brothers, has this week launched a new Premium Gold fixed term deposit account paying a fixed rate of 4.00% AER.
New 75 Day Notice account from the Nationwide Group
The Cheshire, Derbyshire and Dunfermline Building Societies, all part of the Nationwide Group, have launched 75 Day Notice - Issue 2.
Up to 298 times more interest by changing savings account regularly
The Bank of England base rate has now been at its historic low of 0.50% for over three years during which time savers have had no choice but to put up with low returns.
Leeds Diamond Saver account pays 2.65% with 100% access
Leeds Building Society's new Diamond Saver instant access account pays a highly competitive rate of 2.65% gross/ AER, and the Society is also targeting a £5,000 donation to charity.
Average top 10 easy access savings rate now stands at 3%
With Britain falling into a double-dip recession, and hard pressed households struggling with the high cost of living, MoneySupermarket is encouraging consumers to start a savings habit and put some money aside on pay day in order to be prepared for a rainy day.
Tesco Bank increases rates on all Fixed Rate Savers
Tesco Bank has increased the interest rates on its Fixed Rate Saver products.
Offshore savings accounts - Should you open one?
Research shows time and time again that for the vast majority of expatriates, organising their offshore savings is often left on the “to do” list until after the move abroad, at which point inertia and amnesia taker over.
Sainsbury's increases rate on its eSaver Special savings account
Sainsbury's Bank has increased the interest rate on its online easy access savings account, eSaver Special, from 2.75% Gross AER (variable) to 2.90% Gross AER (variable).
No strings savings account launched for N&P online savers
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) is launching a new issue of its popular E-Saver Account, offering a competitive variable rate of 2.50% gross/2.00% net/2.50% AER.
Banks help first time buyers with Regular Home Saver Account
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have highlighted the success of their Regular Home Saver Account in helping First Time Buyers get onto the property ladder.
Cheshire and Derbyshire Building Societies reward regular saving
The Cheshire and Derbyshire Building Societies are launching new issues of the Platinum Monthly Saver, a competitive account designed to encourage people to build up a nest egg by saving on a regular basis.