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Business Savings Accounts

A business saving account, also known as a deposit account, is ideal if you have a large cash surplus resting in your current account. A business savings account will provide a higher interest rate than a standard current account. This money can then used for a range of different purposes: a reserve fund in case of emergencies or to expand your business perhaps?

For whatever the saving reason, you want to make sure your hard earned money is working as hard as it can for you. If your money is beginning to accumulate in your current account, opening a business savings account can stop your money languishing at a low interest rate.

Depending on the type of business saving account you open, you may be allowed instance access to your money, or you may be required to give a notice period. It's important to think about how much access your business will require before opening an account. In some instances, you may forfeit a certain amount of interest if you fail to give a notice savings account the adequate amount of notice required to withdraw your money. However, a notice business savings account may give you a higher interest rate than a no notice or instant access account.

Compare Savings Accounts

 

Provider Account Rate More Info
Nationwide MySave Online Plus 3.12%
AER
1.58% Gross p.a. bonus fixed for 12 months. One free withdrawal per year. Flexibility for additional withdrawals.
ING Direct ING Direct Savings Account 3.10%
AER Variable
New customers can enjoy a rate of 3.10% AER inc a 12 month fixed bonus of 2.56%. Max balance applies. Open in as little as 10 mins - easy access - someone new joins every 20 seconds.
Halifax Online Saver 2.80%
Gross / AER
Instant access, minimum deposit of £1. Access your savings 24/7/365
Halifax Reward Saver 2.50%
Gross / AER
Instant access, minimum deposit of £1. Access your savings 24/7/365
Intelligent Finance Intelligent Finance iSaver 2.49%
Gross / p.a.
An online rate of 2.49% AER annually. Manage your savings online. A simple product with no short term bonus or withdrawal restrictions.
Lloyds TSB International Lloyds International Bonus Saver 2.00%
Gross / p.a.
Instant Access, up to 2.01% AER (variable) with bonus. Sterling, Euro or Dollar.
RBS RBS Direct Saver 1.50%
Gross / p.a.
Save over 50K and receive 1.5%. Interests rates vary for smaller amounts.
Natwest Natwest e-Savings 1.00%
Gross / AER
Offers a rewarding rate of 1.00% AER / Gross (variable) no matter how much you save.
HSBC Online Bonus Saver 0.75%
Gross / p.a.
Variable rate of 0.75% AER (0.75% gross including bonus interest) when you don't make a withdrawal.

The products contained in this table are a sample of those that were available at the time of publishing. The table does not include all of the products available and those seleted are not necessarily a representative sample of the whole market. Furthermore they do not constitute either the cheapest or most suitable products available and we recommend that you seek independent financial advice before making any changes to your financial affairs.



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