Fixed Rate Savings Commentary

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Ulster Bank Fixed Rate Bonds

Compare Fixed Rate Bond Rates

Ulster Bank fixed rate bonds aim to keep your money safe, while giving you competitive and guaranteed returns.

Before you choose an Ulster Bank fixed rate bond, why not compare some of the UK's most competitive fixed term deposit accounts in our comparison table below: 

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

Like most fixed rate deals, Ulster Bank fixed rate bonds offer:

  • A range of terms to choose from
  • No maximum balance
  • Fixed interest rates

Ulster Bank offer a short term money market rates service - they can quote an interest rate before you place your funds. For more information you will need to contact your local Ulster Bank branch for latest Money Desk Deposit interest rates. With this service you have the option of short term fixed interest rates - giving you peace of mind knowing that your interest rate will not change during the term. Flexible terms - a wide range of fixed-term options from 1 week to 1 year. There is no maximum balance - so there are no upper limits on how much you can hold on deposit. For terms of less than 6 months the minimum balance is £10,000. For terms of 6 months or more the minimum balance is £2,500.

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