Savings Accounts
3pm on a Tuesday is the nation’s time to save
Forget watching ‘Countdown' or ‘Deal or No Deal,' the nation is busy opening online savings accounts between 3 and 4pm on a Tuesday, according to research from BM Savings.
The Newcastle launches two new savings products
Two new savings products have been launched by Newcastle Building Society (NBS) in a bid to continue to offer value and choice to the UK savings market.
Principality e-Saver Issue 4 account
Principality Building Society has launched its new online variable rate e-SAVER Issue 4 account, which offers a market-leading rate of 2.85% AER.
Sainsbury's launches new fixed rate savings accounts
Sainsbury's Finance is launching two new fixed rate savings accounts with the one year option paying 3.35% and the two year account paying 3.85% AER.
Regular home saver launches to help first time buyers
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new savings account to help First Time Buyers build a deposit and get a foot on the housing ladder.
Halifax launches new variable Web Saver Reward
Halifax has announced the launch of a new 2.80% (AER/Gross) variable Web Saver Reward available to both new and existing customers for a limited period.
Principality launches Protected Capital Account
Principality's Protected Capital Account pays interest based on changes in the Retail Prices Index (RPI - an index used by government to measure of inflation) plus an annual enhancement of 0.20%, over its five year investment term.
To fix or not to fix - the savings account dilemma
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, the growing likelihood of a bank base-rate increase means people should think carefully before committing their savings to fixed-term accounts.
Average easy access savings rates now at highest levels
Today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation hit 4.4 per cent may appear to be bad news for savers, but according to moneysupermarket.com analysis, savers are actually benefitting from some of the widest margins between the top easy access rates and Base Rate since the latter fell to a record low over two years ago.
Sainsbury's launches new fixed rate savings accounts
Sainsbury's Finance is marking the start of spring by launching three new fixed rate savings accounts, paying up to 4.05% AER, offering new and existing customers another chance to benefit from greater choice and competitive rates.
Santander eSaver account issue 3 offers 3.00 per cent
Santander has increased the rate on its eSaver issue 3 account and will now pay a highly competitive 3.00 per cent gross/AER with a minimum opening balance of £1 and penalty free easy access available online.
Nationwide increases rate on ISA and MySave Online Plus
Nationwide is increasing the rates on its MySave Online Plus account and its 18 month Fixed Rate ISA, both of which will become market-leading products.
Newly launched savings accounts pay more interest on average
Independent financial research company Defaqto has found that the average interest rate paid by newly launched easy access savings accounts and Cash ISAs are significantly higher than for those launched in and before 2010.
West Brom launches easy access savings account paying 3%
The West Brom has added WeBSave Easy Access to its fast growing portfolio of internet based savings products.
More choice for online savings customers
Web-savvy savers can enjoy a market leading rate without having to compromise on access to their money following the launch of a new online account.