🔔 Latest inflation figures - Does your account beat it?

Author: Anna Bowes
15th November 2016

 

Savings Champion Rate Alert

Tuesday 15th November 2016

Today, it was announced that inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), unexpectedly decreased from 1.00% to 0.90%. Despite this, there are currently over 2,100 savings accounts that pay 0.90% or less, which means that over half of accounts are not even beating inflation.

In addition, banks and building societies continue to cut rates, following the base rate reduction back in August. So, for those who are not beating inflation or those who are only just ahead, it makes sense to switch now to a higher-paying alternative to maximise your returns.

For instance, you can currently get up to 5% AER, whilst still retaining easy access to your funds with Nationwide Building Society and TSB Bank.*

As always, if you need any help with your savings or want to discuss further options, please call us on 0800 321 3581, we’d love to hear from you.

Best Savings Deals Summary

If you have any queries regarding our Best Buy Tables, an account featured or the suitability of the account for your needs, please call us on 0800 321 3581.

Best Buy Table Best Account(s) Best Rate (AER)

High Interest Paying Current Account *

TSB Bank /
Nationwide Building Society

5.00%

Easy Access

National Savings and Investments

1.00%

Fixed Rate Bonds

Secure Trust Bank (5 years)

2.01%

Variable Rate ISAs

Coventry Building Society

1.10%

Fixed Rate Cash ISAs

Shawbrook Bank (5 years)

1.45%

Notice Accounts

Charter Savings Bank

1.31%

Monthly Income

Paragon Bank (5 years)

1.93%

Regular Savings

Nationwide Building Society / First Direct M&S Bank

5.00%

Children's Accounts

Halifax Saffron Building Society (Regular Saver)

4.00%

Junior ISAs

Coventry Building Society

3.25%

Help to Buy ISAs

Barclays

2.27%

Our Best Buy Tables are based on whole of market research, independent and have no commercial bias, ensuring that you can rely on them to make an informed decision. Alternatively, please call us on 0800 321 3581 to discuss your savings with one of our expert advisers.

*High interest current accounts often have a number of conditions attached to qualify for the headline rate. Please ensure you carefully read the terms and conditions before proceeding. Many of these current accounts do not require customers to switch their main account.