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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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Start saving today with Tesco banking... 

The Tesco banking service allows you to make the most of your money with great interest rates on savings accounts.

Click on the links to find out more about Tesco banking saving deals such as the Tesco Internet Saver account, or see below for other great offers:

 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

Tesco supermarket not only sells groceries, but now also operates the Tesco banking service, which offers financial products and services.
 
The Tesco banking range includes:
  • Savings: Includes instant access savings accounts and bonds
  • Credit cards: Includes the 'Clubcard Credit Card' which builds up club card points every time you use it
  • Loans: Borrow between £3,000 and £25,000 - Extra club card points when you take out a loan.
  • Insurance: Home, life, car, breakdown, travel and pet insurance
  • Mortgages: Expert advice from qualified mortgage specialists

The Tesco banking service also includes a finance help line, open from 8am until 10pm everyday, to help you keep track of your finances. Apply online today for a Tesco Internet Saver account, by clicking on the links below:
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
2.90%Instant AccessApply Now >
2.90% AER variable (2.86% gross p.a.) including a fixed bonus of 2.36% gross p.a. for 12 months from account opening. After 12 months the rate will revert to the standard variable rate.
2.80%Easy AccessApply Now >
Includes a 0.89% bonus payment for the 1st 12 months giving you a return of 2.80% AER. Open with £1,000.
2.80%Instant AccessApply Now >
2.80% gross/AER variable including 12 month fixed bonus of 2.70%. Enter the Halifax Savers Prize Draw for a chance to win £100,000 or one of a thousand smaller prizes. (You must hold £5,000 in savings each month and register.)
up to
2.50%		Instant AccessApply Now >
Earn tiered rates of up to 2.50% Gross/AER when you save £500 or more. Open with £1. Unlimited withdrawals. Save up to £1,000 each month.
1.51%Instant AccessApply Now >
From 0.6% - 2.01% with 12 month bonus.
1.00%Instant AccessApply Now >
1.00% AER Gross (variable)
1.00%Instant AccessApply Now >
Earn from 1.00-1.50% AER/Gross (variable) 1.50% rate includes a bonus of 0.50%
0.75%Instant AccessApply Now >
0.75% including a 0.50% bonus on months where you don't make a withdrawal. Rate without bonus is 0.25%.

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