Savings Accounts UK

Principality e-SAVER offers a great rate of 5.75% Gross*p.a./AER (variable) and you can start saving with as little as £1. So, if you want direct access to your savings with the speed and convenience of saving online and one of the most competitive rates on the market apply today. [Principality e-Saver]

Manage your money online whenever you choose. Earn 5.30% gross/AER variable with the Capital One Base Beater Savings Account. Interest rate guaranteed to beat Base Rate until 1st July 2010. [Capital One Base Beater Savings Account]

You can open an e-savings account from as little as £1 and don’t have to pay money in regularly. As an exclusively online savings account, you\'ll get a great interest rate of 4.49% AER (4.42% gross pa). You can access your account anytime to see how much your money has grown, or transfer money between your Barclays accounts in minutes. There are no penalties for withdrawals. [Barclays e-savings]

If you are saving for something special, or just want your savings to grow at a good speed without locking them away, our Nest-egg Savings is the ideal account for you. You can start saving from £10,000 and because the interest rates are tiered, the more you save the more you earn. [Barclays Nest-egg Savings]

Advice and information for those looking to give children a good financial head start in life through savings and investments. They cover the different options available, including Friendly Societies, Investment Trusts, Fund & Equity ISAs and School Fee plans. A brochure request service is also available, [Saving for Children]

Scottish Friendly, one of the UK\'s leading friendly societies, provides savings plans that allow you to make the most of your tax-free allowance. The Government lets you invest up to £25 a month tax-free with a friendly society, even if you already have an ISA. You can save for a rainy day via our Scottish Bond or start building for your child\'s future through their Child Bond. [Scottish Friendly Scottish Bond]

Choose the fixed rate account that suits you best. Currently paying up to 5.80% gross/AER. Your return is guaranteed from the moment you make your investment and all the time you are saving. Invest from £1,000 up to £1 million, over 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years. [Capital One Fixed Rate Bonds]

The Virgin Climate Change Fund is an environmental fund with a difference. It’s an actively managed fund investing in select companies driving outstanding profit growth who are also environmental leaders in their industry. Unlike typical ‘environmental’ funds, our fund invests in all industries and sectors offering high-growth opportunities. You have access to fund managers only usually available to high net worth investors and large institutions with millions to invest. Managed by world class fund managers with a proven track record of high returns. [Virgin Climate Change Fund]

Legal & General offers many options for investing in an ISA (Individual Savings Account) meaning you can shield up to £7,200 from personal income and capital gains taxation. Choose from a range of different types of investment including index-tracking ISAs or actively managed ISAs. Start your ISA online today from just £50 a month or a £500 lump sum.
Remember your investment is not guaranteed, the value may fall as well as rise and the current tax situation may change in the future [Legal & General ISAs]

Capitall Ones bonus savings accounts currently pay 5.50% gross/AER in year one (including 0.5% bonus), then is guaranteed to pay Base Rate until 1st July 2010. Invest from £500 to £1million. [Capital One BonusSaver Account]

Abbey eSaver Direct – Up to 6.50% gross p.a. / AER on balances of £1 - £250K. Apply now for a spectacular rate and instant access to your savings! [Abbey e-Saver Direct Savings Accounts]

Kaupthing Edge offers a savings account with a highly competitive interest rate of 6.55% AER. The interest rate will be at least 0.30% (gross) higher than the Bank of England Official Rate until 1st February 2012. This is an easy and effective method of investing your capital without tying it up. [Kaupthing Edge Savings Account]

All the security of a fixed rate with free and flexible access to your capital. 4.60% gross/AER fixed for two years and Free access to your capital on up to 50% of your initial deposit. [Guaranteed Access Bond]

If you want to put money away to achieve your dreams, but still get instant access for a treat or an emergency, take a look at their Active Savings account. It makes saving for the things you want more manageable. You don’t have to be a regular saver and you can move your money between your Barclays current account and Active Savings in minutes without waiting days for it to clear. [Barclays Active Savings]

HiSave Savings accounts. [ICICI Bank]