New customers use promo code 'WELCOME' and deposit at least £1 within 7 days to receive a 0.95% AER boost to standard 3.75% AER rate
Why we like it
A new savings account from Chip built to move with the Bank of England and reward you faster than the banks. Interest paid monthly. Deposit and withdraw almost instantly. No fees or charges for holding account. FSCS eligible on your deposits. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older.
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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. Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024. Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older
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 be aged 18 or older and have a UK address. Must have a linked UK current account. Your eligible deposits with Investec Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Which? Recommended Savings Provider. No notice period. Deposit from £100. 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
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
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 1.35% gross/AER variable. Post Office Online Saver is provided by Bank of Ireland UK. Must be UK resident. Must be aged 18 or older. FSCS protected
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
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
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
An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax efficient way to save, as it lets you pay little or no tax on the interest of your savings and investments; making them a popular choice for saving large amounts of money.
They have become less popular since the new PSA (Personal Savings Allowance) has allowed lower rate tax payers to save up to £1000 tax-free and higher rate tax payers up to £500. As many current accounts are now offering competitive rates of interest, many people are moving away from ISAs.
However, as your tax-free amount is much higher in an ISA, there are still opportunities for savers to make the most of their money.
What do Halifax offer?
Halifax offer a good deal with their ISA and provide a one year fixed term rate, as opposed to a 3-5 year plan found in many other banks.
You are able to save and earn interest on £500 to £20,000 in the 2017/18 tax year.
ISA transfers into Halifax cash ISAs benefit from their ISA Promise. As part of this, they'll pay you interest while your funds are being transferred (provided they're free to move)
Qualifying account for the Halifax Savers Prize Draw, a monthly chance of winning one of 3 top prizes of £100,000, if you register and hold £5,000 in qualifying accounts during the whole calendar month before the draw
Online banking, so you can view and manage your savings easily, as well as phone and branch banking
Existing ISA balances can be transferred into this account from another ISA provider, as long as you use their ISA Switching service
You will not be able to withdraw from or close the account before the agreed term is up;early account closure will result in the loss of interest. You will need your national insurance number before you apply and all deposits and transfers are required within 60 days of account opening.
Why use an ISA?
Paying into an ISA is called ‘subscribing’. You can subscribe to one of each type of ISA each tax year, providing you do not subscribe more than your annual ISA allowance. For the 2017/2018 tax year that runs from 6th April 2017 to 5th April 2018 your annual ISA allowance is £20,000.
ISAs are a good idea whatever your savings goal. With certain types of cash ISAs, you have instant access to your money, which makes it a flexible way to plan your finances.
It’s also important to remember that ISA allowance limits apply to everyone on an individual basis, so if you’re married or in a relationship, you can both hold your own ISA, each with the full allowance.
Halifax are offering a good rate of interest on their account but they are currently not the highest on the market. Their one year plans are a very attractive way to start saving without making a long term commitment.
