Fixed Rate Savings Commentary

Latest fixed rate bond rates

James Caldwell / 17 May 2012

For those looking to get a better deal from their cash and who are prepared to tie up capital for a set term, savers should give fixed rate savings bonds a closer look. Fixed rate bond deals are cha... Read more

Inflation linked or fixed rate savings

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 12 December 2011

To help savers find a solution to rising inflation and low interest rates, Oliver Roylance-Smith, head of savings and investment at Fair Investment, weighs up the pros and cons of inflation lin... Read more

Savings map shows higher savings plans for many in 2011

Paul Dicken / 15 January 2011

Many savers are more ambitious about their savings plans in 2011 after a difficult 2010, a map of British saving habits produced by HSBC shows. The data compiled by HSBC shows Britons struggled to i... Read more

Abbey Bonds

Compare Abbey Fixed Rate Bonds

Abbey bonds offer you the chance to earn competitive interest rates in return for keeping your cash locked away for 12, 18 or 24 months.

From January 2010 Abbey fixed rate bonds have been re-branded as Santander fixed rate bonds.

You can compare a number of leading fixed rate bonds in the table below - Click on the links to learn more and apply online today:

Short Term Fixed Rate Bonds (0-2 years)
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
3.63%2 YearsApply Now >
  • Earn 3.63% gross/AER fixed for 2 years
  • Save from £500
  • Monthly and annual interest options
  • Online savings account
  • No withdrawals or additional deposits allowed
  • Bond designed to be held for full term
  • Must be UK resident and aged 18 or over
3.27%1 YearApply Now >
  • Earn 3.27% gross/AER fixed for 1 year
  • Save from £500
  • Monthly and annual interest options
  • Online savings account
  • No withdrawals or additional deposits allowed
  • Bond designed to be held for full term
  • Must be UK resident and aged 18 or over 
2.80%18 MonthsApply Now >
  • £5,000 minimum deposit
  • No withdrawals or additional deposits allowed
2.50%9 MonthsApply Now >
  • £5,000 minimum deposit
  • No withdrawals or additional deposits allowed
up to
2.26%		6 MonthsApply Now >
  • Competitive returns on short-term savings
  • Open with £1
  • Only available to Nationwide FlexAccount holders.
  • 2.01% Goss/AER fixed on balances of £1-£49,999
  • 2.26% Gross/AER fixed on balances of £50,000 or more

In addition to offering great interest rates, Abbey (now Santander) bonds:
  • Can be opened with just £1
  • Are available to new and existing Abbey customers
Whatever you want from a fixed rate bond, you should be able to find it with our comparison service, use the table above to find out more.

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