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New Top Savings Accounts

MSE_Martin
MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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There have been a few top savings accounts launched as I've seen discussed on here too

Alliance & Leicester at 5.38% for over £5,000
The Icesave account a clean 5.2%
and some good fixed rates.

My updated savings account article will full details and analysis is now finished and will go on the site sometime this afternoon (if it doesn't mention the above products, then its not the updated one)


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  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    Updated now
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
    Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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  • Bisoy
    Bisoy Posts: 873 Forumite
    Thanks Martin. I also have mentioned these 2 new accounts yesterday. I have already applied for the Icesave account and just waiting for my user id and welcome pack and possibly will open A%L if I can stretch it.
  • how reliable is icesave?
  • I would suggest they are as safe as Heritable Bank as they have the same parent company Landsbanki of Iceland, and are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. I shall certainly be looking to open an account.
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  • any other thoughts.....is this better than icici ....rate is but is service etc.
  • j4m35
    j4m35 Posts: 111 Forumite
    Hi Guys
    Just applied for my Icesave account.


    This site is bl**dy brilliant!


    J
  • kenshaz
    kenshaz Posts: 3,155 Forumite
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    Do Icesave and Alliance and Leicester credit monthly interest to your account
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  • Moggles_2
    Moggles_2 Posts: 6,097 Forumite
    With ICESAVE, interest can be paid monthly and either left to accrue or paid out to a nominated account.
    People who don't know their rights, don't actually have those rights.
  • Bisoy wrote:
    I have already applied for the Icesave account and just waiting for my user id and welcome pack
    Thanks to the heads-up from Report Investor, my account is up and running already. :D

    So far, so excellent.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 12,492 Forumite
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    I`m in too. I can`t fault this bank
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