🔔 New market leaders storm the best buys

Author: Anna Bowes
15th June 2017

Savings Champion Rate Alert

Thursday 15th June 2017

Atom Bank has taken the fixed rate bond market by storm today with the launch of its improved range of Fixed Rate Savers. We have also seen Kent Reliance take charge in our easy access best buy table, following the launch of a new version of its easy access account.

Atom Bank's new range of Fixed Rate Savers all have market-leading rates, which perhaps shows a sign of intent from the provider. 

1 Year Fixed Saver - 1.80% gross/AER
2 Year Fixed Saver - 2.00% gross/AER
3 Year Fixed Saver - 2.20% gross/AER
5 Year Fixed Saver - 2.40% gross/AER

It is interesting to see that Atom Bank's 3 year account matches the rate on offer from NS&I's Investment Guaranteed Growth Bond. However, the account has a far higher maximum deposit when compared to the £3,000 maximum from NS&I and also offers the option of monthly interest payments.

It is important to be aware that accounts with Atom Bank must be applied for and managed via the provider's mobile app.

Turning our attention to the easy access market, we have seen a new market leader in the shape of Kent Reliance, with its new easy access account paying 1.15% gross/AER.

To see how these accounts compare to others 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

Kent Reliance

1.15%

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

Paragon Bank (5 years)

1.80%

Notice Accounts

Hampshire Trust Bank (90 days)

1.40%

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.