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We're a savings marketplace. Through one login,
you can access over 20 banks offering a range of savings.
Boost your interest with less effort.

Important information: This is not personal advice. Inflation reduces the future spending power of your money. Fixed term products generally only allow access to your cash at maturity. Tax rules or ISAs can change and their benefits depend on your personal circumstances.

MEET OUR SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Active Savings Account

  • Over 20 trusted banking partners
  • Easy access and fixed rates
  • Cashback offer available. Terms apply.

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Cash ISA

  • Pay no tax on your interest
  • Save up to £20,000 per tax year
  • Easy access and fixed rates

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Manage your savings through one login.

  • Switch between banks.
  • Save in easy access and fixed rates.
  • Save tax-free with Cash ISA, or through Active Savings.

GREAT SAVINGS RATES FROM OVER 20 BANKS

Compare rates from our banking partners. Pick as many as you like, and start saving in minutes.

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Arbuthnot Logo
2.73% 5.43% 5.49% 5.21%

Some of the best rates on offer

Easy access

Pays a variable interest rate. Withdraw money at any time - it usually takes 1 working day.

Limited access

Pays a variable interest rate. Limited number of money withdrawals without penalty.

Fixed rate

Pays a fixed interest rate for the length of the term. Withdraw money at the end of the term.

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

Easy access

4.52% | 4.43%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

1 year

4.77% | 4.77%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

6 months

4.70% | 4.65%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

2 years

4.52% | 4.52%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

Easy access

4.52% | 4.43%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

6 Months

4.70% | 4.65%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

1 year

4.77% | 4.77%
(AER | Gross)

Market leading Sharia rate
Market leading interest rate

2 years

4.52% | 4.52%
(AER | Gross)

Source for market leading rates: Moneyfacts, 13 Mar 2024 at 9:01am. Please note products can be added or withdrawn at any time.

When your money is in a savings product through Active Savings, it’s held by that bank or building society. If they were to fail, the FSCS will protect eligible deposits up to £85,000 per banking licence.

Find out more about FSCS protection

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The Active Savings service is provided by Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited (company number 8355960). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 915119). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with firm reference 901007 for the issuing of electronic money.

AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products.

Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs.

AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.

Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs. Tax treatment can change. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.

If you are considering adding money to this savings product, please ensure you have opened an Active Savings Account and given us your instructions before the application deadline.

The savings of private individuals held with authorised banks and building societies are covered under FSCS. All of our partner banks are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and covered under FSCS.

AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.

Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs. Tax treatment can change.

Bank of London and The Middle East plc operates under Islamic Finance principles and do not offer interest on their products, instead they pay an expected profit rate. Find out more about Sharia banking.

Will you pay tax on your savings?

Tax and personal savings allowance

You may get up to £1,000 of interest and not have to pay tax on it.

Read about personal savings allowance

What is the ISA allowance?

The ISA allowance is £20,000. Use your ISA allowance by midnight on April 5 2025.

Read about ISA allowance

Can a Cash ISA help you save tax?

All interest you earn within a Cash ISA is free from UK income tax.

How are my savings taxed?

Protecting your money

FSCS protected

Money held with one of our banking partners is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The FSCS will protect your deposits up to £85,000 if the banking partner fails. This limit is per banking licence.

Safeguarding

Money not in a savings product is held by Barclays Bank. Your money is protected under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) safeguarding rules if HL were to fail and under the FSCS if Barclays were to fail.

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This website is issued by Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited (company number 1896481), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference 115248.

The Active Savings service is provided by Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited (company number 8355960). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 915119). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with firm reference 901007 for the issuing of electronic money.

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited and Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited are subsidiaries of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (company number 2122142).