Compare savings accounts

Our savings account range.

As an alternative to savings, we have included some investment options that you may also like to consider.

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    Account name

    Fixed Cash ISA

    Lock your money away for up to two years. It pays you a fixed rate of tax-free interest.

    Interest

    3.80% AER/tax free fixed for the 1-year term.

    3.40% AER/tax free fixed for the 2-year term.

     

    An extra 0.10% AER/tax free will be added if you already have a Bank of Scotland personal current account that has been opened for a minimum of 40 days.

     

    Choose to have interest paid after each year or each month.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ500

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the end of the fixed term. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

    Withdrawals

    None. You can close the account early or transfer money to another ISA but you would be charged.

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    Fixed Rate Bond

    A fixed interest rate account for savers who are happy to put away their money for up to two years. 

    Interest

    3.80% AER/gross fixed for the 1-year term.

    3.40% AER/gross fixed for the 2-year term. 

     

    An extra 0.10% AER/tax free will be added if you already have a Bank of Scotland personal current account that has been opened for a minimum of 40 days.

     

    Choose to have interest paid after each year or each month.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ2,000

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the end of the fixed term. Then your account will change to an Instant Access Savings Account.

    Withdrawals

    None. You can close the account early but you would be charged.

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    Monthly Saver

    Watch your savings grow with fixed interest.

    Interest

    5.50% AER/gross fixed.

    Interest is paid after a year.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ25 to ÂŁ250 a month

    How long the account stays open for

    1 year. Then your account will change to an Instant Access Savings Account.

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

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    Instant Access Savings Account

    Your Fixed Rate Bond, Access Saver, Monthly Saver, or Advantage Saver account will convert to this account at the end of its term.

    Interest

    1.30% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

    1.35% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999.

    1.80% AER/gross on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

    The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    No end date

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

    More information

    You can't apply directly for this account

    Instant Access Savings Account

    Account name

    ISA Saver

    If you have a Fixed Cash ISA, Access Cash ISA or Advantage ISA Saver with us, it will change into this account at the end of its term.

    Interest

    1.30% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

    1.35% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999.

    1.80% AER/tax free on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

    The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    No end date

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

    More information

    You can't apply directly for this account

    ISA Saver

    For a definition of AER, gross and other terms, view our savings glossary.
    Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change.

  • ISAs can be confusing. Use our guide to ISAs to find out how they work.

    Already have an ISA elsewhere? You can transfer your existing ISA to us.

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    Advantage ISA Saver

    Pays more interest if you make fewer withdrawals.

    Save tax free and access your money easily.

    Interest

    3.70% AER/3.64% tax free variable monthly if you make 3 or less withdrawals.

    1.05% AER/1.04% tax free variable monthly if you make 4 or more withdrawals.

    Interest is paid monthly.

     

     

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    1 year. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited.

    After the 4th withdrawal, your interest rate decreases until the end of the account year.

    More information

    You need a Bank of Scotland current account with Vantage to open this account.

    Advantage ISA Saver

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    Fixed Cash ISA

    Lock your money away for up to two years. It pays you a fixed rate of tax-free interest.

    Interest

    3.80% AER/tax free fixed for the 1-year term.

    3.40% AER/tax free fixed for the 2-year term.

     

    An extra 0.10% AER/tax free will be added if you already have a Bank of Scotland personal current account that has been opened for a minimum of 40 days.

     

    Choose to have interest paid after each year or each month.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ500

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the end of the fixed term. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

    Withdrawals

    None. You can close the account early or transfer money to another ISA but you would be charged.

    More information

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    Access Cash ISA

    Lock your money away for up to two years. It pays you a fixed rate of tax-free interest.

    Interest

    1.15% tax free/AER on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

    1.25% tax free/AER on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999. 

    1.60% tax free/AER on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

    Interest is variable and paid after a year. The rate applies to the full balance.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    1 year. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

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    Junior Cash ISA

    A tax free children's savings account.

    Interest

    2.85% tax free/AER variable.

    Interest is paid after each year.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the child's 18th birthday. Then the account will change to an adult Access Cash ISA.

    Withdrawals

    None until the child is 18.

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    ISA Saver

    If you have a Fixed Cash ISA, Access Cash ISA or Advantage ISA Saver with us, it will change into this account at the end of its term.

    Interest

    1.30% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

    1.35% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999.

    1.80% AER/tax free on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

    The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    No end date

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

    More information

    You can't apply directly for this account

    ISA Saver

    For a definition of AER, gross and other terms, view our savings glossary.
    Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change.

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    Smart Start

    For 11 to 15 year olds who want to save, spend and learn with parental oversight.

    Interest

    3.00% AER/2.96% gross on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ1,000.

    1.30% AER/1.29% gross on any excess above ÂŁ1,000.

    Interest on savings account only. Interest is variable and is paid after each month.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    After the child’s 18th birthday, the savings account will change to an Access Saver and the Spending Account will change to a Classic Account.

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

    More information

    You need a Bank of Scotland current account with Vantage to open this account for your child.

    Smart Start

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    Children's Saver

    For adults who want to save for a child aged 15 and under.

    Interest

    2.85% AER/2.81% gross on balances of ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ5,000.

    1.15% AER/1.14% gross on any excess above ÂŁ5,000.

    Interest is paid monthly and is variable.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the child's 16th birthday. Then the account will change to an adult Access Saver.

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

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    Junior Cash ISA

    For under 18s who want to save for the future.

    Interest

    2.85% AER/tax free variable.

    Interest is paid after each year.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    Until the child's 18th birthday. Then the account will change to an adult Access Cash ISA.

    Withdrawals

    None until the child is 18.

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    Instant Access Savings Account

    If you have a Fixed Rate Bond, Access Saver, Monthly Saver or Advantage Saver account with us, it will change into this account at the end of its term.

    Interest

    1.30% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

    1.35% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999.

    1.80% AER/gross on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

    The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

    Minimum opening balance

    ÂŁ1

    How long the account stays open for

    No end date

    Withdrawals

    Unlimited

    More information

    You cannot apply directly for this account

    Instant Access Savings Account

    For a definition of AER, gross and other terms, view our savings glossary.
    Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change.

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    Youth and student accounts
  • Savings offer steady growth and you can earn variable or fixed interest on the money you put aside. The general rule is to have three months’ worth of living expenses saved up in an instant access savings account so you can cover unexpected costs. 

    Investments can be another way to help your money grow. We have a range of investment products for you to choose from. 

    Stocks and Shares ISA

    Ideal if you’re wanting to pick your own stocks and shares, funds and more. Invest up to £20,000 per tax year and pay no UK tax on profits. 

    Stocks and Shares ISA

    Investment ISA

    Invest up to ÂŁ20,000 per tax year and pay no UK tax on profits. You can select between a low, medium or high-risk fund. 

    Ready-made Investments

    Please remember that the value of all investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek financial advice. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and may be subject to change.

Account name

Interest

Minimum opening balance

How long the account stays open for

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Advantage ISA Saver

Pays more interest if you make fewer withdrawals.

Save tax free and access your money easily.

Interest

3.70% AER/3.64% tax free variable monthly if you make 3 or less withdrawals.

 

1.05% AER/ 1.04% tax free variable monthly if you make 4 or more withdrawals.

Interest is paid monthly.

 

 

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

1 year. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

Withdrawals

Unlimited.

After the 4th withdrawal, your interest rate decreases until the end of the account year.

More information

You need a Bank of Scotland current account with Vantage to open this account.

Advantage ISA Saver

Account name

Access Cash ISA

Save tax free and access your money easily.

Interest

1.15% tax free/AER on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

1.25% tax free/AER on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999. 

1.60% tax free/AER on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

Interest is variable and paid after a year. The rate applies to the full balance.

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

1 year. Then your account will change to an ISA Saver.

Withdrawals

Unlimited

More information

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Advantage Saver

Pays a higher interest rate for making fewer withdrawals.

Interest

3.70% AER/3.64% gross variable if you make 3 or less withdrawals.

1.05% AER/1.04% gross variable if you make 4 or more withdrawals.

Interest is paid monthly. 

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

1 year. Then your account will change to an Instant Access Savings Account.

Withdrawals

Unlimited.

After the 4th withdrawal, your interest rate decreases until the end of the account year.

More information

You need a Bank of Scotland current account with Vantage to open this account.

 

You can have up to five Advantage Saver accounts. You can name each one to help you save for different things.

Advantage Saver

Account name

Access Saver

This flexible account lets you save and withdraw your money when you like.

Interest

1.15% gross/AER on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

1.25% gross/AER on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999. 

1.60% gross/AER on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

Interest is variable and paid after a year. The rate applies to the full balance.

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

1 year. Then your account will change to an Instant Access Savings Account.

Withdrawals

Unlimited

More information

You can have up to five Access Saver accounts. You can name each one to help you save for different things.

Access Saver

Account name

Smart Start

For 11-15 year olds who want to save, spend and learn with parental oversight.

Interest

3.00% AER/2.96% gross on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ1,000.

1.30% AER/1.29% gross on any excess above ÂŁ1,000.

Interest on savings account only. Interest is variable and is paid after each month.

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

After the child’s 18th birthday, the savings account will change to an Access Saver and the Spending Account will change to a Classic Account.

Withdrawals

Unlimited

More information

You need a Bank of Scotland current account with Vantage to open this account for your child.

Smart Start

Account name

Instant Access Savings Account

If you have a Fixed Rate Bond, Access Saver, Monthly Saver or Advantage Saver savings account with us, it will change into this account at the end of its term.

Interest

1.30% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

1.35% AER/gross on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999. 

1.80% AER/gross on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

No end date

Withdrawals

Unlimited

More information

You can't apply directly for this account

Instant Access Savings Account

Account name

ISA Saver

If you have a Fixed Cash ISA, Access Cash ISA or Advantage ISA Saver with us, it will change into this account at the end of its term.

Interest

1.30% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ1 - ÂŁ9,999.

1.35% AER/tax free on balances from ÂŁ10,000 - ÂŁ49,999.

1.80% AER/tax free on balances of ÂŁ50,000 or more.

The interest rate is variable. The rate applies to the full balance. Your interest frequency will stay the same as it was on your previous account.

Minimum opening balance

ÂŁ1

How long the account stays open for

No end date

Withdrawals

Unlimited

More information

You cannot apply directly for this account

ISA Saver

For a definition of AER, gross and other terms, view our savings glossary.
Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change.

Your money is protected

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects eligible deposits with us. To find our more you can visit our FSCS page, or the FSCS' website.

FSCS Protected

Important information

Rates of interest are subject to change. You can check when our rates have changed.