Abbey increases rate on eSaver direct account

Abbey Savings increases its eSaver Direct account rate to a leading 6.50 per cent gross –including a bonus of 0.50 per cent for 12 months from the date of opening. After 12 months the rate reverts to 6.00 per cent.

This rate is the highest available for instant access accounts offered by a high street bank, and is backed by a top ten global bank by financial strength. The account can be applied for online at abbey.com, or by telephone on 0800 234 6065 or by visiting your local branch.

Reza Attar-Zadeh, Director of Savings and Investments at Abbey, said: “This is an excellent rate for customers who like to manage their savings online, Furthermore, customers now have access to internet rates on the High Street by applying at their local Abbey branch.

“Our research shows that increasingly customers are managing their savings accounts online, and so we want to make sure that we offer our customers great rates whichever channel they chose to open their account.”