Here’s a look at the main types of savings accounts we provide, all of which offer different features to suit different saving goals.
What’s a Cash ISA?
In simple terms, a Cash ISA is a savings account that you don’t pay any tax on. If you’re 18 or over, you can open one and save up to £20,000 a year tax-free.
We offer a range of different Cash ISAs, from fixed rate options through to Easy Access accounts.
What’s a bond?
Fixed rate savings bonds offer just that – a fixed interest rate on a lump sum investment. Your money will be locked away for the duration of the bond term, which means you can’t access your cash while it’s in there. In return for that, you’ll typically get a better interest rate than you’d find with other types of savings’ accounts that offer lower access restrictions. That interest rate is guaranteed, which means it'll never change while you have the bond.
What’s an Easy Access account?
An Easy Access account gives you a place to save your money with few or no access restrictions. With other savings accounts, like our bonds and some of our ISAs, you won’t be able to make cash withdrawals. If you do take money out, that may result in a loss of interest.
There are no such restrictions with Easy Access, meaning you can dip into your savings as and when you want to while you keep building. We offer a variety of Easy Access options, including Easy Access ISAs, online Easy Access accounts and standard saver accounts.
What’s a Regular Saver account?
Our Regular Saver accounts are designed for savers who want to top up their account on a monthly basis to build their nest egg. You can make regular deposits and grow your money via a variable rate of interest, with limited access to your money to keep you on track.
What’s a children’s savings account?
If you want to start building a nest egg for your kids while teaching them about saving money, our kids' savings accounts are designed for children up to the age of 18 to give them a head start on saving.