🔔 New market-leaders and a rare appearance

Author: Anna Bowes
21st June 2017

Savings Champion Rate Alert

Wednesday 21st June 2017

 

 

Improvements in our easy access best buy table have continued, as competition for the top spot hots up. In addition, we have a new market-leading fixed rate cash ISA and have seen improved rates in our Sharia Accounts Best Buy Table.

Firstly, a rare appearance in our best buys for Ulster Bank, as a result of an improved rate on its eSavings account, which now pays 1.25% gross/AER.

United Trust Bank has launched an improved version of its 5 Year Cash ISA paying 1.85% tax free/AER and is now leading the fixed rate cash ISA market. 

Although offering the top rate, it is key to note that only transfers in of previously accrued cash ISA funds are accepted and no new non-ISA funds can be added to the account.

Al Rayan Bank has launched new versions of its fixed term deposit accounts, with increased rates across the board. Most noteworthy are the 12 and 24 month accounts, which are now the leading rates for these terms in the Sharia account market.

Before proceeding to open an account, it is important to understand how Sharia accounts differ from a standard savings account. For more information on this, please see our Sharia Account overview.

To see how these accounts stack up against other options currently available, please refer to our best buy tables.

If you would like any help with your savings, please call us on 0800 321 3581, we’d love to hear from you.


 

Best Savings Deals Summary

Best Buy Table

Best Account(s)

Best Rate (AER)

High Interest Paying Current Account *

Nationwide Building Society

5.00%

Easy Access

Ulster Bank

1.25%

Fixed Rate Bonds

Atom Bank (5 years)

2.40%

Variable Rate ISAs

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society (120 days notice)

1.20%

Fixed Rate Cash ISAs

United Trust Bank (5 years)

1.85%

Notice Accounts

Paragon Bank (120 days)

1.45%

Monthly Income

Atom Bank (5 years)

2.37% gross

Regular Savings

Nationwide Building Society / First Direct M&S Bank / Santander

5.00%

Children's Accounts

Saffron Building Society / Halifax 
(Regular Savers)

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.