Savings Accounts

The Coventry re-launch 50 Plus eSave

From Friday 25 April, the Coventry will re-launch 50 Plus eSave, its online savings account exclusively for the over 50's.

Chelsea launches 90 Day Notice account

Chelsea Building Society is encouraging savers to point their savings in the right direction with the launch of its Chelsea 90 Day Notice account on Saturday 26 April 2008.

MoneyExpert.com: Abbey's new super saver account

Sean Gardner, of MoneyExpert.com, said: "Abbey's new super saver account, at 9.1%, offers a fantastic rate but, as one would expect from such a headline catching product, there are catches to look out for.

Abbey launches new instant access saver

Abbey Savings has launched their new Instant Access Saver account paying a market leading rate of 6.50 per cent gross on the total balance of the account if £1,000 or more is held in the account.

Yorkshire Bank launches new rate term deposit account

To help savers make the most of their savings, Yorkshire Bank has launched a new term deposit account with a guaranteed interest rate of up to 6.25% AER.

Rising cost of living set to dent first-time buyers' deposits

With recent reports highlighting a rise in the cost of living, potential first-time buyers are finding it more difficult to save for their deposits.

Abbey launches new super saver account

Abbey launches its new Super Saver on 21 April 2008. The Super Saver is a limited edition 12-month fixed-rate account offering 9.1 per cent if customers put an equal amount or more into any Abbey investment product. Minimum deposit is £1, and maximum investment is £2m.

Are instant access accounts always what they seem?

The majority of savers like the comfort of knowing that if they require immediate access to their money, they can get it. But with some accounts this comes at a price.

Alliance & Leicester's premier regular saver is back

Alliance & Leicester's popular Premier Regular Saver account is back. The account, paying 12% pa gross/AER will be available to customers opening an Alliance & Leicester Premier Current Account, from Monday 21 April 2008.

First time buyers urged to invest mortgage deposits wisely

Over 1 million first time buyers have decided to put their property ownership ambitions on ice for at least the next twelve months, according to new research from Abbey Mortgages. That accounts for 67 per cent of all first time buyers.

Cheshire launches Premier Postal Savings Account

The Cheshire Building Society has launched a new Premier Postal Savings Account offering a competitive 6.00% gross/5.88% AER including an introductory bonus of 0.75%, guaranteed until the 31st December 2008, subject to a minimum balance of £10,000 being maintained.