Easy Access Account

  • Easy to open and simple to operate
  • Base rate guarantee and Moneyfacts Winner
    (Best No Notice Account 2008 and 2007)
  • 2.40% Gross/AER
  • Same rate regardless of the amount deposited
  • No catches. That means no penalties and no notice for withdrawals
  • Peace of mind dealing with an established UK savings provider
  • Personal service from our savings experts

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Easy Access Account Features

  • Available by post or telephone
  • No notice required for withdrawals
  • Same-day fund transfers1
  • A variable interest rate guaranteed to at least equal the Bank of England's base rate (until 1 January 2012)
  • An interest rate that accrues daily
  • Interest credited to the account annually on 31 March each year
  • Annual statement issued in April each year

1 Funds will be sent on that day, or if that is not a business day, on the next business day provided the instruction is received before 2pm on that day. Please note: BACS transfers usually take 3 working days to become available in your nominated account after the day of transfer.

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Account Communication

Information on your account is regular, transparent and easily accessible

  • We will send you written confirmation of your new account number, initial deposit and the applicable interest rates within five business days of receiving your application
  • We will confirm any transactions on your account by post
  • We will send you an annual statement in April of all transactions on your account for the previous year
  • You can ask us for a Certificate of Interest at no charge by calling our UK customer service team on 0845 455 2222
  • You can check our interest rates online

Terms and Conditions

*Subject to tax at the lower rate. Terms and conditions apply. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year.