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Aer / Gross ?

Want to open a new easy access account which i will be paying in to as well as withdrawing from. Done the comparison sites but am i best going for the one which states the best gross or best AER rate, for example IF states 6.4% gross and AER whilst Birm Mid states 6.52% AER 6.33% gross, which is best to go for ?

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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    AER is annual equaivlent.

    The Birm one pays interest monthly, so with compound interest it ups the final rate to 6.52% if you leave interest in the account. If you take the interest out it will stay at 6.33%.
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