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Inflation all wrapped up

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

Recent weeks have provided confirmation of the interest rate status quo from the Bank of England along with the release of the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics. Combi... Read more

Inflation and interest rates - what it means for you

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

In the last fortnight we have had a further vote on the base rate by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee as well as the revised inflation figures released by the Office for Nationa... Read more

Savings vs Inflation

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 29 November 2011

With so much uncertainty surrounding what will happen to inflation in the future, we review the current range of savings plans and see how their returns stack up against the rising cost of living. F... Read more

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What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happe... Read more

Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 09 January 2012

With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the pote... Read more

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Royal Bank of Scotland Online Banking

Apply for an RBS savings account today!

Royal Bank of Scotland online banking allows you to manage your finances quickly and easily at home. Why queue in a bank when you can sort things out in minutes with Royal Bank of Scotland online banking? Internet banking allows you to:

  • Check your balance whenever you want
  • Watch your savings grow 24/7
  • Make payments and balance transfers
  • Manage direct debits and standing orders

Before signing up to Royal Bank of Scotland online banking, why not use our free comparison table to check features with other leading UK providers?

you can apply online for the RBS Direct Saver through the link under the table below:
 AccountInterest (AER)Overdraft RateFunding Required*Fee pmFeaturesApply
5.00%**0.0%£0.00NilUp to £300 Cashback when you switch your current accountMore Info >
0.00%Daily fees on agreed overdrafts£0.00Nil£5 cashback every month you deposit £1,000. More Info >
Up to 3%19.30%£0.00NilEasy switching process. Earn up to 3% AER on balances of £3,000-£5,000 with Vantage. £10 overdrafts buffer and grace period.More Info >
0.0%19.30%£0.00 NilTelephone and Online Banking - Simply, free and easy to useMore Info >
0.0%18.30%£300.00£5pmBenefits include mobile phone insurance, cardholder protection and much more for £6.50 per month.More Info >
0.0%18.30%£300.00£15Benefits include Travel Insurance, mobile phone insurance, breakdown cover and much more for £15 per month.More Info >
0.0%17.90 %£500.00£12.95Could provide you with up to £500 of benefits & services a year. £6pm for first 3 months. ID theft and personal safety assistance. Text Banking. HSBC Advance Specialist 24/7 on hand.More Info >
0.0%19.90 %£500NilOverdraft, award-winning online banking, access to 4% savings accountMore Info >
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
0.0%19.49%£100.00 £12.95For the third year running, the independent financial research company Defaqto gave Advantage Gold their 5 Star rating for product features, benefits and charges (February 2011).More Info >
£0.0019.24%£100.00£12.95Mobile phone insurance - includes iPhones; Green Flag car breakdown cover - even on your driveway; Annual world wide travel insurance - includes winter sports.More Info >
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
0%18.9%£700 per monthNilPreferential rates on savings and loans. Free European travel insurance, discounts on home insurance. No monthly fee. (Pay in a minimum of £750 per month to get the benefits.)More Info >

*Some current accounts require customers to pay in a minimum amount each month.

**See Terms and Conditions
ProviderAccountRate TermApply
7.25%6 YearsApply Now >
A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan designed to pay 7.25% annual income. Also available as a cash ISA and ISA transfer.
4.60%5 YearsApply Now >
Interest paid either Annually at 4.60% Gross/AER, Quarterly at 4.52% Gross or Monthly at 4.50% Gross. Minimum Deposit £10,000.
RPI Tracker5 YearsApply Now >
5 year capital protected structured deposit plan offering 100% of any growth in the Retail Prices Index with no cap, or a minimum return of 16%. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.

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