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(very) short term lump sum deposit options

Hi - What's the best thing to do with a lump sum (from a house sale) for a couple of months max? Instant access needed and no-risk. Is a low-interest Instant Access the only option? Or should I just stick the lot in Premium Bonds?

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  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    Or should I just stick the lot in Premium Bonds?
    Read the T&Cs again. This time, when you get to condition 12 slow down and digest it fully.

    You may then find there's no need to read any further.
  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,908 Forumite
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    NS&I Direct Saver?
  • Read the T&Cs again. This time, when you get to condition 12 slow down and digest it fully.

    You may then find there's no need to read any further.

    I hadn't yet read the T&Cs at all, as I hadn't yet considered PBs as a serious option. Sorry I didn't indicate that with a smiley face. But thank you for taking the time to respond.
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    How much are we talking about here?
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