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Latest savings commentary

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

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

What will happen to inflation

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

With the spotlight well and truly on inflation, we take a look at the latest events that will have an impact on its future and consider what this might mean for savers. Bank of England holds firm Th... Read more

Latest banking news

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

Latest investment commentary

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

Savings Bonds

Compare Savings Bonds Deals

Savings bonds can offer competitive returns on your savings, with fixed rates often being higher than those on instant access accounts. There are plenty on offer and they provide a wide range of different options for how to save your money, with a selection of fixed rates and terms to suit your needs. Whether you're lookling for short or long term savings bonds, see below for our selection of the latest deals:

Fixed Rate Bond Selection
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
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.
4.00%3 YearsApply Now >
Interest paid annually at 4.00% (gross), quarterly at 3.94% (gross), or monthly at 3.93% (gross). Minimum Deposit £10,000.
3.60%1 YearApply Now >
3.60% Gross/AER fixed for 1 year. Deposit from £1,000. No maximum deposit.
Short Term Fixed Rate Bonds (0-2 years)
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
3.75%2 YearsApply Now >
3.75% Gross/AER fixed for 2 years. No additional deposits or withdrawals. Enter the Halifax Savers Prize Draw for a chance to win £100,000 or one of a thousand smaller prizes.
3.70%2 YearsApply Now >
3.40% Gross/AER on balances of £5,000 - £24,999. 3.70% on balances of £25,000 - £500,000. Existing Customers Only. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
3.70%2 YearsApply Now >
3.40% Gross/AER on balances of £5,000 - £24,999. 3.70% on balances of £25,000 - £500,000. Existing customers only. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
3.60%1 YearApply Now >
3.60% Gross/AER fixed for 1 year. Deposit from £1,000. No maximum deposit.
3.50%2 YearApply Now >
Earn 3.50% gross/AER fixed for 2 years. £2,000 minimum deposit. Penalty for withdrawal before the end of the term. Interest paid monthly or on maturity.
3.30%1 YearApply Now >
Earn 3.30% gross/AER fixed for 1 year. £2,000 minimum deposit. Penalty for withdrawal before the end of the term. Interest paid monthly or on maturity.
3.28%6 MonthsApply Now >
3.28% AER fixed for 6 months. Deposit from £1,000. No maximum deposit.
3.20%1 YearApply Now >
3.00% Gross/AER on balances of £5,000 - £24,999. 3.20% on balances of £25,000 - £500,000. Existing customers only. Deposit £5,000 - £500,000. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
3.20%1 YearApply Now >
3.00% Gross/AER on balances of £5,000 - £24,999. 3.20% on balances of £25,000 - £500,000. Existing customers only. Deposit £5,000 - £500,000. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
up to
2.90%		1 YearApply Now >
Earn 2.90% Gross/AER when you save £50,000 or more. Earn 2.65% on balances from £1-£49,999.
2.80%18 MonthsApply Now >
18 Month Fixed Rate - 2.80% AER. Open to new and existing customers. Click to learn more.
up to
2.41%		6 MonthsApply Now >
Earn 2.41% Goss/AER fixed on balances of £50,000 or more. 2.16% Gross/AER fixed on balances of £1-£49,999
2.50%9 MonthsApply Now >
9 Month Fixed Rate - 2.50% AER. Open to new and existing customers.
2.25%1 YearApply Now >
2.25% Gross/AER fixed for 1 year. No additional deposits or withdrawals. Enter the Halifax Savers Prize Draw for a chance to win £100,000 or one of a thousand smaller prizes.
   
Medium Term Fixed Rate Bonds (3-4 years)
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
4.00%3 YearsApply Now >
Interest paid annually at 4.00% (gross), quarterly at 3.94% (gross), or monthly at 3.93% (gross). Minimum Deposit £10,000.
3.60%3 YearsApply Now >
Earn 3.60% gross/AER fixed for 3 years. £2,000 minimum deposit. Penalty for withdrawal before the end of the term. Interest paid monthly, annually, or on maturity.
Long Term Fixed Rate Bonds (4+ years)
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
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.
4.25%5 YearsApply Now >
4.25% Gross/AER fixed for 5 years. No additional deposits or withdrawals. Enter the Halifax Savers Prize Draw for a chance to win £100,000 or one of a thousand smaller prizes.
4.15%4 YearsApply Now >
4.15% Gross/AER fixed for 4 years. No additional deposits or withdrawals. Enter the Halifax Savers Prize Draw for a chance to win £100,000 or one of a thousand smaller prizes.
Alternatives to Fixed Rate Bonds
ProviderPlanDeposit TakerPotential ReturnTermMore Info
Inflation Protected Deposit BondRoyal Bank of Scotland plcRPI Tracker 5 yearsMore Info >
5 year capital protected structured deposit plan offering 100% of any growth in the Retail Prices Index with no cap (minimum return of 16%). Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 3 Year Deposit Plan Investec Bank plc19%3 yearsMore Info >
3 year capital protected deposit plan with the potential to receive a defined return of 19%. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
FTSE Income Deposit PlanRoyal Bank of Scotland plc7.25%
per annum		6 YearsMore Info >
A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan with the potential to pay 7.25% annual income. Backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Also available as a cash ISA and for ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Kick Out Deposit Plan - Option 2Investec Bank plc6.25%
per annum		Up to
5 years		More Info >
Capital protected deposit plan with the potential to mature after years 2, 3, 4 and 5. If the plan matures early it will return 6.25% times the number of years the plan has been in force. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Kick Out Deposit Plan - Option 1Investec Bank plc6.00%
per annum		Up to
5 years		More Info >
Capital protected structured deposit plan with the potential to mature after years 1, 2, 3, and 4. If the plan matures early it will return 6% times the number of years the plan has been in force. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Deposit Growth PlanInvestec Bank plcNo limit5 yearsMore Info >
5 year capital protected structured deposit plan which aims to return 1.0 x any FTSE 100 growth. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
Growth Deposit BondRoyal Bank of Scotland plc50%6 yearsMore Info >
6 year capital protected structured deposit plan which returns the greater of 8.00% or 1 x any FTSE 100 growth, capped at 50%. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
Enhanced Growth PlanSantander UK plc40%6 yearsMore Info >
6 year capital protected structured deposit plan which aims to return 5 x any FTSE 100 growth capped at 40%. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
Annual Locked-In Return PlanSantander UK plc36%6 yearsMore Info >
6 year capital protected structured deposit plan which aims to return 6% annual growth capped at 36%. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.

These are structured deposit plans and are capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plans or any company associated with the plans may be unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated. In this event you may be entitled to compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) , depending on your individual circumstances. In addition, you may not get back the full amount of your initial investment if the plans are not held for the full term.

If you are at all unsure of the suitability of these types of investments, both in respect of their objectives and risk profiles, you should seek independent financial advice.

Features of savings bonds can include:
  • Competitive interest rates fixed for the term of the bond
  • Guaranteed return without worry about fluctuating interest rates
  • Selection of interest payment options to choose from - monthly or annually

You can compare savings bonds today - check out our best buy savings bonds tables for the best rates and to apply online.

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