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

New Fixed Rate Bonds

Latest Fixed Rate Bond Deals

With the table below you can see some of the new fixed rate bonds which are available, in addition to other deals from leading fixed rate bond providers, so check out the latest deals and apply online:

Fixed Rate Bond Selection
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
4.26%5 YearsApply Now >
  • Earn 4.26% gross/AER fixed for 5 years
  • Save from £1,000 - £250,000
  • Monthly and annual interest options
  • Online savings account 
  • No withdrawals allowed
  • Bond designed to be held for full term
  • Must be UK resident and over 18
3.72%3 YearsApply Now >
  • Earn 3.72% gross/AER fixed for 3 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
3.63%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 
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

There are new fixed rate bond deals becoming available all the time, making the market competitive, so it is important to shop around before you choose one to make sure that you get a new fixed rate bond which suits your needs. Fixed rate bonds can vary in a number of ways, such as:

  • Minimum deposit
  • The length of the fixed term – from 6 months to 5 years
  • Whether you receive the interest monthly or annually
  • If you can make additional deposits or not
  • Maximum balance

So, if you're looking for a new fixed rate bond deal to maximise your savings, make sure you use our FREE comparison service first – it allows you to compare the features of new fixed rate bonds alongside other deals to see which one meets your requirements.

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