5 Year Fixed Rate Bonds

Account
Aldermore Bank 9 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.60%
Gross/AER
Term
9 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 1-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.50%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.40%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Nationwide 1 Year Fixed Rate Online Bond
Interest Rate
4.00%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.51%
Gross/AER
Term
18 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Aldermore Bank 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
18 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.51%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
RCI Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.40%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 2-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.41%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
RCI Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 3-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.15%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.27%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Aldermore Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
3.80%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.27%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Aldermore Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
3.80%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 9 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.60%
Gross/AER
Term
9 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 1-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.50%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.40%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Nationwide 1 Year Fixed Rate Online Bond
Interest Rate
4.00%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
NatWest 1 Year Fixed Term Savings Account
Interest Rate
3.80% AER
(3.74% Gross p.a.)
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1
Terms and Conditions: NatWest’s best Fixed Term Savings Rates are 3.80% AER/(3.74% Gross p.a.) fixed for 1 year and 3.40% AER/(3.35% Gross p.a.) fixed for 2 years. Offer available until 5pm on 13th November 2024 for new customers and 18th November 2024 for existing customers. Please be aware that this offer can be withdrawn at any time due to limited availability. Interest paid monthly and on maturity.  This account is for sole applicants only and cannot be opened in joint names. Minimum deposit £1. Maximum deposit £5,000,000.00. You can make additional payments or withdrawals from your account until 3:30pm on 6th December 2024. After this date partial withdrawals are not allowed. If you want to make a withdrawal after this time and before the Maturity Date, you must close your account by giving 35 days’ written notice to your branch. Early Closure Charge may apply. The Early Closure Charge will be the lower of the amount of interest earned on your account or 90 days’ interest. Interest will automatically be paid into your Fixed Term Savings Account. You can choose to have interest paid into another Nominated Account. This must be a NatWest personal current or savings account with instant access (other than a cash ISA) held in your name at the same branch as your Fixed Term Savings Account. If interest is paid into your Nominated Account, you can access it the following day. You must be 16 or over and a UK resident. FSCS protected
Account
Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Year Fixed Term Savings Account
Interest Rate
3.80%
AER (3.74% Gross p.a.)
Term
1 Year
Minimum Deposit
£1
Terms and Conditions: Royal Bank of Scotland’s best Fixed Term Savings Rates are 3.80% AER/(3.74% Gross p.a.) fixed for 1 year and 3.40% AER/(3.35% Gross p.a.) fixed for 2 years. Offer available until 5pm on 11th December 2024 for new customers and 16th December 2024 for existing customers. Please be aware that this offer can be withdrawn at any time due to limited availability. Interest paid monthly and on maturity.  This account is for sole applicants only and cannot be opened in joint names. Minimum deposit £1. Maximum deposit £5,000,000.00. You can make additional payments or withdrawals from your account until 3:30pm on 3rd January 2025. After this date partial withdrawals are not allowed. If you want to make a withdrawal after this time and before the Maturity Date, you must close your account by giving 35 days’ written notice to your branch. Early Closure Charge may apply. The Early Closure Charge will be the lower of the amount of interest earned on your account or 90 days’ interest. Interest will automatically be paid into your Fixed Term Savings Account. You can choose to have interest paid into another Nominated Account. This must be a Royal Bank of Scotland personal current or savings account with instant access (other than a cash ISA) held in your name at the same branch as your Fixed Term Savings Account. If interest is paid into your Nominated Account, you can access it the following day. You must be 16 or over and a UK resident. FSCS protected
Account
Nationwide 1 Year Triple Access Online Saver
Interest Rate
Up to 4.10%
Gross/AER
Term
1 Year, with option to make three free withdrawals
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Freetrade UK Treasury Bills
Interest Rate
5% +
annualised yield
Term
1 Month Rolling
Minimum Investment
£50
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.51%
Gross/AER
Term
18 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.51%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
RCI Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.40%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 2-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.30%
Gross/AER
Term
18 Months
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
NatWest 2 Year Fixed Term Savings Account
Interest Rate
3.40% AER
(3.35% Gross p.a.)
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Terms and Conditions: NatWest’s best Fixed Term Savings Rates are 3.80% AER/(3.74% Gross p.a.) fixed for 1 year and 3.40% AER/(3.35% Gross p.a.) fixed for 2 years. Offer available until 5pm on 13th November 2024 for new customers and 18th November 2024 for existing customers. Please be aware that this offer can be withdrawn at any time due to limited availability. Interest paid monthly and on maturity.  This account is for sole applicants only and cannot be opened in joint names. Minimum deposit £1. Maximum deposit £5,000,000.00. You can make additional payments or withdrawals from your account until 3:30pm on 6th December 2024. After this date partial withdrawals are not allowed. If you want to make a withdrawal after this time and before the Maturity Date, you must close your account by giving 35 days’ written notice to your branch. Early Closure Charge may apply. The Early Closure Charge will be the lower of the amount of interest earned on your account or 90 days’ interest. Interest will automatically be paid into your Fixed Term Savings Account. You can choose to have interest paid into another Nominated Account. This must be a NatWest personal current or savings account with instant access (other than a cash ISA) held in your name at the same branch as your Fixed Term Savings Account. If interest is paid into your Nominated Account, you can access it the following day. You must be 16 or over and a UK resident. FSCS protected
Account
Royal Bank of Scotland 2 Year Fixed Term Savings Account
Interest Rate
3.40%
AER (3.35% Gross p.a.)
Term
2 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Terms and Conditions: Royal Bank of Scotland’s best Fixed Term Savings Rates are 3.80% AER/(3.74% Gross p.a.) fixed for 1 year and 3.40% AER/(3.35% Gross p.a.) fixed for 2 years. Offer available until 5pm on 11th December 2024 for new customers and 16th December 2024 for existing customers. Please be aware that this offer can be withdrawn at any time due to limited availability. Interest paid monthly and on maturity.  This account is for sole applicants only and cannot be opened in joint names. Minimum deposit £1. Maximum deposit £5,000,000.00. You can make additional payments or withdrawals from your account until 3:30pm on 3rd January 2025. After this date partial withdrawals are not allowed. If you want to make a withdrawal after this time and before the Maturity Date, you must close your account by giving 35 days’ written notice to your branch. Early Closure Charge may apply. The Early Closure Charge will be the lower of the amount of interest earned on your account or 90 days’ interest. Interest will automatically be paid into your Fixed Term Savings Account. You can choose to have interest paid into another Nominated Account. This must be a Royal Bank of Scotland personal current or savings account with instant access (other than a cash ISA) held in your name at the same branch as your Fixed Term Savings Account. If interest is paid into your Nominated Account, you can access it the following day. You must be 16 or over and a UK resident. FSCS protected
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.41%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
RCI Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Investec 3-Year Fixed Rate Saver
Interest Rate
4.15%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£5,000
Account
ICICI Bank 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.00%
Gross/AER
Term
3 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.27%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Hampshire Trust Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.27%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1
Account
Aldermore Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
Aldermore Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.20%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
3.80%
Gross/AER
Term
4 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
RCI Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
3.80%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Account
ICICI Bank 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Interest Rate
4.00%
Gross/AER
Term
5 Years
Minimum Deposit
£1,000
Plan Name

Goldman Sachs FTSE 100 Deposit Kick Out Plan

Potential Return
6% pa
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

Deposit Taker: Goldman Sachs International Bank

Important Information: This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan 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 plan is not held for the full term.

Plan Name

MB UK 4Y Annual Fixed Interest Deposit Plan

Annual Income
4.04%
fixed income per year
Term
4 years
ISA Option

Deposit Taker: Barclays Bank plc

Important Information: This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan 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 plan is not held for the full term.

Plan Name

MB UK 4Y Monthly Fixed Interest Deposit Plan

Annual Income
4.02%
fixed income per year, paid monthly
Term
4 years
ISA Option

Deposit Taker: Barclays Bank plc

Important Information: This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan 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 plan is not held for the full term.

Plan Name

MB UK 3Y 90 Growth Deposit Plan

Potential Return
15.5%
at end of term
Term
3 years
ISA Option

Deposit Taker: Barclays Bank plc

Important Information: This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan 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 plan is not held for the full term.

Plan Name

IDAD Goldman Sachs Callable Growth Deposit Plan

Potential Return
8% pa
or 3 x Index growth (capped at a maximum return of 48%)
Term
Maximum 6 years
ISA Option

Deposit Taker: Goldman Sachs International Bank

Important Information: This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan 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 plan is not held for the full term.

There are a number of options for savers when looking for a home for your money from instant access savings accounts, easy access savings accounts, notice savings accounts, fixed rate bonds and structured deposit plans.

While instant access and easy access and notice accounts provide very short term solutions if you are prepared to tie up capital for a set period of time a fixed rate bond could be right for you.

Different terms are available  with many savings providers offering 1 year, 2 year, 3 year and 5 year fixed rate bond options. 4 year fixed rate bonds are less commonly available.

  • For savers who are prepared to lock capital away for a 5 year period, a 5 year fixed rate bond will generally offer a higher rate of interest than a shorter term account. Some providers offer 5 year fixed rate cash ISAs so you benefit from tax free interest returns.
  • 5 year fixed rate bonds normally have a minimum subscription age of 18 but some providers offer fixed rate bonds to younger savers.
  • Normally there is a minimum commitment for depositing money into a 5 year fixed rate bond – usually around £1,000, but this can be more.
  • With a 5 year fixed rate bond savings providers do not normally allow you to access your money during the savings term and if they do there are normally conditions which may involve a loss of interest so ensure you read the terms and conditions before you sign up. Some fixed interest providers will allow withdrawals during the two year term but there may be interest penalties.
  • The savings interest you earn during the 5 year fixed term is treated as income and you may have to pay tax on it depending on your circumstances. If you don’t pay tax you can receive interest gross if you complete HMRC tax form R85 which is available from your savings provider or directly from HMRC. Some fixed rate savings accounts will pay interest gross and it is up to you to declare any tax owed to the Inland Revenue. Some 2 year fixed rate bonds pay interest monthly, quarterly, annually or on maturity which allows you to plan you tax planning.
  • Fixed rate bonds are cash deposit based and you will get back your original deposit plus any interest owed unless the bank or building society gets into serious financial difficulty. In the unlikely event that the fixed rate bond provider defaults the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) would pay compensation of up to £85,000 per account holder per authorised institution.

Essentially, the length of the bond determines how much interest will be paid.

Some fixed rate bonds pay interest on maturity rather than on a monthly or annual basis and in this respect the tax you pay will be determined by your tax status at that point. This can be useful for tax purposes if you know your tax status is going to change in future.

The length of term you opt for should be carefully considered. If there is a chance you may need your capital earlier before the 5 year term is up consider a shorter deposit term. If you need rapid access to your cash, a 5 year bond is probably not the best option.

Minimum deposits usually start from £500. It is important to note that some 5 year bonds don’t allow you to top up your money during the fixed term so check the terms and conditions if this is important to you.

Withdrawals are either not permitted or restrictions will apply. Read the bond provider terms and conditions so that you know what you are getting into. Some bond providers for example will allow withdrawals during the bond term though penalties may apply.

Advantages of Fixed Rate Bonds

  • The interest rate offered is guaranteed for the 5 year term of the bond. This is unlike instant access savings accounts where the interest rate can go down or up at short notice.
  • Different banks and building societies will have different views on medium to long term interest rates. If interest rates rise more slowly than expected a fixed rate bond may give you a better return than what you could expect from an instant access account.
  • Some fixed rate bonds provide flexibility e.g. 1 withdrawal over the term.
  • Fixed rate bonds range from 2 months to 5 years in duration so you can choose a term that suits your circumstances
  • Many fixed rate bond providers offer online access so you can see how much interest you are earning.

Disadvantages of Fixed Rate Bonds

  • The benefit of enjoying a higher rate of interest must be weighed against tying up your capital for a fixed term. If you need access to your capital before maturity this may not be possible and if it is there may be interest penalties.
  • If interest rates rise over the term of the investment you may find the interest rate on your capital is no longer competitive compared to new offerings in the market.
  • Many fixed rate bond providers require a high minimum deposit e.g. £5,000

  • Interest Rates are changing all the time Consider all options – from instant access to fixed rate bonds to Cash ISAs – All have advantages and disadvantages when trying to build a nest egg for the future.
  • Shop around the savings market – Fixed rate bond interest rates are changing all the time and deals on fixed rate bonds come and go.
  • The choice of 5 year fixed rate bond bond is principally dependent on the amount of money you intend to save and the rate of interest, and the length of the fixed rate period. Other factors might include how you want the bond to be operated on an online account basis, postal basis or telephone basis. These should all be taken into consideration before making your choice. Read the savings bond provider terms and conditions carefully.
  • Read the small print – determine when the provider is likely to let you access your money, how much notice is required, and if there are any penalties for requesting access before the 5 year fixed rate bond matures.
  • Check that your money is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme – they will guarantee £85,000 of savings against institutional failure. Most UK banks should have this cover.
  • Savings bond providers will write to you when your account matures; if you do not respond within a certain time the provider will often put your savings into a low or no interest holding account until you provide instructions on what you want to do with the money. It is therefore important to diarise the maturity of your fixed rate bond and have in mind what you want to do with the maturity proceeds.