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Paragon

iolanthe07

iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 3:45PM in Savings & investments

I have £50K to put somewhere safe for a few years, and wonder about Paragon Bank, as it seems to offer about the best fixed rate deposit interest in what is a pretty dire savings environment. I realise that 2.5% may well not keep pace with inflation over 3 - 5 years, but I do need the government guarantee. Does anyone have any experience of Paragon Bank, as I hadn't heard of it before looking at the Savings & Investment section on here. Other suggestions welcome.

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LoubyLoo Posts: 42 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 3:51PM

Yes I have an Isa with them. Held since 2015. No hesitation in recommending them. Very efficient and no problems at all.

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18cc Posts: 2,120 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 4:52PM

You might want to consider Atom Bank for the high rates.

I have used Paragon no problems at all though.

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ColdIron Posts: 9,692 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 5:01PM

No problems with Paragon here

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EdGasketTheSecond Posts: 2,558 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 5:31PM

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/paragonbank.co.uk

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Malchester Posts: 964 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 6:19PM

Have three accounts with Paragon - excellent service and very easy to open and use

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Ifts Posts: 1,958 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 9:26PM

I have had a couple of Fixed Rate Savings Bonds with Paragon over the years (one has just matured) with no problems. And would happily recommend.

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xylophone Posts: 45,532 Forumite

27 November 2017 at 10:44PM

I found Paragon very efficient.

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iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite

28 November 2017 at 11:11AM

EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/paragonbank.co.uk

Oh dear! Not great reviews on the whole, but I suppose satisfied customers don't bother sending in comments.

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roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite

28 November 2017 at 11:24AM

Ok but doesn't do "instant" transfers, you have to wait till next day.

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cloud_dog Posts: 6,290 Forumite

28 November 2017 at 12:26PM

Oh, how the world has changed

Personal Responsibility - Sad but True

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