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View our opening hoursWhat is an Easy Access Account?
An online account for those who need access to their savings quickly. Top up as often as you'd like and instruct us to withdraw funds anytime. No fixed term and no notice to be given, it really is that easy.
Our Easy Access Account interest rate is a managed rate, so is subject to change. However, we will provide you with at least one month’s written notice of any reduction in rate.
Who can apply for an Easy Access Account?
To apply for an Easy Access Account with us, you should be:
- A UK resident
- Aged 18 or over
- Applying for a personal savings account, not on behalf of a business
- Depositing between £10,000 and £2 million per account
Is an Easy Access Account right for you?
- You like managing your money online
- You want the option to top up your account
- You want access to your funds without restrictions
- You have between £10,000 and £2 million to deposit
- You want a fixed rate
- You like managing your money via post/phone
Savings with easy access when you need it.
Our Easy Access Account can help your money grow while giving you access to withdraw funds by the end of the next business day.
What is a Notice Account?
An account to meet your short to medium term savings needs. As the name suggests, a Notice Account requires you to provide notice to release your funds. Our Notice Accounts allow you to enjoy an attractive interest rate without locking your money away for the long term.
Unlike a Fixed Rate Bond, the interest rate is a managed rate, so is subject to change. However, we will provide you with at least one month’s written notice of any reduction in rate.
Who can apply for a Notice Account?
- To apply for a Notice Account with us, you should be:
- A UK resident
- Aged 18 or over
- Applying for a personal savings account, not on behalf of a business
- Depositing between £10,000 and £2 million per account
Is a Notice Account right for you?
- You have between £10,000 and £2 million to deposit
- You're happy to give the agreed notice to withdraw your funds
- You want the option to top up your account
- You want instant access to your money
- You want a fixed rate
An account to meet your short to medium term savings needs.
Our Notice Accounts allow you to enjoy an attractive interest rate without locking your money away for the long term.
What is a Fixed Rate Bond?
Our Fixed Rate Bond is designed to give you certainty about the interest rate you’ll receive for locking away your money for a fixed period of time.
At the end of the term if no maturity instruction is received, your funds including any interest earned will be paid into a Easy Access Maturity Account, where it will earn a managed variable rate.
Who can apply for a Fixed Rate Bond?
To apply for a Fixed Rate Bond you should be:
- A UK resident
- Aged 18 or over
- Applying for a personal savings account, not on behalf of a business
- Depositing between £10,000 and £2 million per account
Is a Fixed Rate Bond right for you?
- You’ll be able to meet the minimum deposit requirement
- You want one, simple rate for the full term
- You want to know exactly how much interest you'll earn
- You want quick access to your money
- You want to 'top up' with extra deposit
- You want an interest rate that moves in line with the base rate
A fixed rate for a fixed term
Our Fixed Rate Bond gives you a fixed rate of interest for a set period of time, so you'll always know exactly how much interest you'll earn at the end of the term.
What is a Fixed Rate Cash ISA?
Our Fixed Rate Cash ISA is a tax-free savings account. Your interest rate is fixed, so it will stay the same for the entire term of your savings account.
At the end of the term if no maturity instruction is received, your funds including any interest earned will be paid into a Cash ISA Maturity Account, where it will earn a managed variable rate.
A 14 day cooling off period applies. Withdrawals after your cooling off period are subject to a charge.
Who can apply for a Fixed Rate Cash ISA?
- To apply for a Fixed Rate Cash ISA you should be:
- A UK tax resident, or Crown Employee performing duties overseas (or married to or in a civil partnership with such a person)
- Aged 18 or over
- Depositing between £10,000 and £2 million per account
Is a Fixed Rate Cash ISA right for you?
- You’ll be able to meet the minimum deposit requirement
- You want one, simple rate for the full term
- You want to know exactly how much interest you'll earn
- You want quick access to your money
- You want to 'top up' with extra deposit
- You want an interest rate that moves in line with the base rate
A fixed rate for a fixed term
Our Fixed Rate Cash ISAs give you a fixed rate for the whole of your chosen term. It means you’ll always be sure how much interest you’ll earn on your tax-free savings.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of Close Brothers Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.
For further information, visit www.fscs.org.uk