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RCI Bank
Freedom Savings Account RCI Bank
Min deposit £100
Term Instant Access
Interest AER 4.45%

Which? Recommended Savings Provider

Why we like it

No notice period. Interest paid monthly or annually. Apply in minutes. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Investec Savings
Online Flexi Saver Investec Savings
Min deposit £5000
Term Instant Access
Interest AER 4.40%

Why we like it

Instant access to your savings. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Interest paid monthly, either to a linked current account, or adding it to your Online Flexi Saver account. Easy application process, you just need a UK mobile phone and UK driving licence or passport. Manage account online. Maximum balance £250,000. Must have a linked UK current account. Your eligible deposits with Investec Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Yorkshire Building Society
Easy Access Saver Yorkshire Building Society
Min deposit £1
Term Instant Access
Interest AER 4.35%

Why we like it

Save from £1. Unlimited payments and withdrawals. Interest paid annually. Open in a single or a joint name. Maximum deposit £500,000. Open and manage account online. FSCS Protected. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 16 or older

Details

Minimum Age 16
UK Resident Yes
Hampshire Trust Bank
Online Easy Access Account Hampshire Trust Bank
Min deposit £1
Term Instant Access
Interest AER 4.15%

Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024

Why we like it

Unlimited payments and withdrawals. Interest paid annually. Open in a single or a joint name. Maximum deposit £250,000. FSCS Protected

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Post Office
Online Saver Account Post Office
Min deposit £1
Term Instant Access
Interest AER 4.10%

Why we like it

Choose monthly or annual interest payments. Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. 24/7 access to your savings. Open and manage online. After 12 months the rate will revert to the underlying rate, currently 1.45% gross/AER variable. Post Office Online Saver is provided by Bank of Ireland UK. FSCS protected

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
RCI Bank
95 Day Notice Account RCI Bank
Min deposit £1000
Term 95 Day Notice
Interest AER 4.90%

Which? Recommended Savings Provider

Why we like it

Unlimited withdrawals subject to 95 days notice. No notice period. Interest paid monthly or annually. Apply in minutes. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
OakNorth
Base Rate Tracker 95 Day Notice Account OakNorth
Min deposit £1
Term 95 Day Notice
Interest AER 4.89%

Why we like it

The interest rate tracks the Bank of England (BoE) Base Rate. Interest is calculated on the minimum daily balance and applied to the account on the first day of every subsequent month. Open and manage account online. Your eligible deposits are protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS. The maximum deposit you may pay into any one OakNorth Account is £500,000. The maximum amount (excluding the interest) that you will be allowed to hold on deposit with OakNorth Bank across multiple accounts is also £500,000. Unlimited withdrawals, subject to 95 days notice. Available to individuals only

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Investec Savings
90 Day Notice Account Investec Savings
Min deposit £5000
Term 90 Day Notice
Interest AER 4.84%

Why we like it

Unlimited deposits and withdrawals. Interest paid monthly: can be added to your Notice Saver or paid to your linked account. Easy application process, you just need a UK mobile phone and UK driving licence or passport. Manage account online. Maximum balance £250,000. Withdrawals subject to 90 days notice. Must have a linked UK current account

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
RCI Bank
E-Volve 14 Day Notice Account RCI Bank
Min deposit £1000
Term 14 Day Notice
Interest AER 4.55%

Which? Recommended Savings Provider

Why we like it

All funds deposited into the RCI Bank E-Volve Savings 14 Day Notice Account will be used to fund pure electric vehicles and charging facilities. Interest paid monthly or annually. Manage account online. UK-based support, seven days a week. Unlimited withdrawals subject to 14 days notice. Your eligible deposits with RCI Bank UK Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS

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Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Chip
Easy Access Saver Account Chip
Min deposit £1
Term Easy Access
Interest AER Up to 4.72%

Why we like it

3 penalty-free withdrawals in a 12 month period. 4.72% AER/4.62% gross (3.82% AER/3.75% gross + 0.90% AER/0.87% gross 12-month boost). Interest paid monthly. Deposit and withdraw almost instantly. No fees or charges for holding account. FSCS eligible on your deposits. 3.62% AER/3.55% gross if 4 or more withdrawals are made within 12 months (on boosted rate). 2.72% AER/ 2.68% gross if 4 or more withdrawals are made within 12 months (without 12 month boost). Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older

Details

Minimum Age Monthly
UK Resident £1,000,000
Hampshire Trust Bank
Fixed Rate Bond Hampshire Trust Bank
Min deposit £1
Term 6 Months
Interest AER 4.81%

Market leading 6 month fixed rate bond. Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024

Why we like it

Open in a single or a joint name. No withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
Aldermore
Fixed Rate Bond Aldermore
Min deposit £1000
Term 9 Months
Interest AER 4.10%

Why we like it

No withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected

Details

Minimum Age 18
UK Resident Yes
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Santander current account review

Santander has a really wide range of current accounts on offer to suite a variety of different types of customers. These include:

Santander Everyday Current Account – A basic account with no monthly account fee and a Visa debit card.

Choice Current Account – Pay £10 a month and this account ensures you are not charged any unarranged overdraft fees.

Basic Current Account – Allows you to have income paid into the account, pay your bills and gives you a top-up card to make card payments. This account is aimed at those who don’t qualify for a standard current account.

However, Santander’s flagship current account is the Santander 1|2|3 Current Account which offers a number of attractive benefits for customers.

Santander 1|2|3 Current Account benefits

With a Santander 1|2|3 Current Account you can benefit from:

  • Monthly interest of 1.5% AER (variable)
  • Earn interest on your entire balance up to £20,000
  • Get cashback of between 1-3% on a range of household bills

To qualify for these benefits you will need to:

  • Pay a £5 monthly account fee
  • Pay at least £500 into your account each month
  • Have at least 2 active Direct Debits

Santander also offer 1|2|3 Student, Postgraduate and Graduate current accounts as well as a 1|2|3 Mini Account for children aged 11-18 and a 1|2|3 Mini Account (In Trust) for children aged 1-10.

Click here to find out more about the Santander 1|2|3 Current Account >>

What to look for when switching current accounts

There are various things to look out for when choosing a new current account to make sure you get everyday banking that works for you. The key things to look for are:

Interest rates – Check the rate you will earn on your savings and what you will pay on your overdraft. Which interest rate is the most important for you will depend on whether you tend to be in credit or not most of the time. Also bear in mind the balance limit on which you can earn interest.

Switching incentives – There are various switching bonuses and offers provided by many top current accounts. These can include cash upfront for switching, or other benefits, such as gift cards and introductory cashback offers.

Cashback – Many current accounts now offer some form of cashback deal, which is usually paid monthly. The TSB Classic Plus Account gives you the chance to earn up to £120 cashback a year just for having active monthly Direct Debits and using your debit card regularly.

Additional benefits – A lot of current accounts offer extra benefits, either as standard or as optional add-ons. Perhaps the most common is free insurance, which may include personal insurance, travel insurance, phone insurance and more. Typically these benefits are most likely to be offered on current accounts where there is a monthly account fee to pay.

Compare current accounts

Take a look at the range of current accounts presently on offer from all the leading providers across the market right now to see which offers the best deal for you.




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