Regular Savings Accounts: The Best Currently Available List!

francoghezzi

bigjoe said:

Horracce said:

Can anyone give me an idea of timescale between going on Zopa waiting list for bank account and then being able to open a regular saver with them ?

I opened a Zopa Account and put moey into the Smart Savings Hub on 25/11.

Do I need a certain amount in it to be offered a current account or is it justy a waiting game for an invite?

No need for a minimum amount of money

Born2Save_3

CuparLad said:

Bridlington1 said:

...lots of brilliants things

Thank you @Bridlington1 for all the amazing and tireless work you do on this and other forums. Many of us would be poorer if it weren't for your diligence and the kindness that you show to everyone on these forums. I thought I was pretty switched on financially, but I have learned a lot from you, so thank you for all that you do

Yes, well said, and I couldn't agree more. 

Bridlington1, I greatly appreciate what you do and the enormous amount of effort you put into it.  I have benefited in many ways thanks to your endeavours.  If there is a way to send you a thank you Xmas present, I'd be happy to do so.

flaneurs_lobster

bigjoe said:

Horracce said:

Can anyone give me an idea of timescale between going on Zopa waiting list for bank account and then being able to open a regular saver with them ?

I opened a Zopa Account and put moey into the Smart Savings Hub on 25/11.

Do I need a certain amount in it to be offered a current account or is it just a waiting game for an invite?

Seems pretty random when the invites go out.

The current account has its own thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6558436/zopa-current-account

Bridlington1

Just a reminder the following rate cuts come into effect tomorrow. Of note:

Account	Old rate	New rate	Date
Natwest Digital Regular Saver (<£5k only)	6.17%	NO CHANGE but rates on higher balances reduced	05/12/24
Principality BS 1 Year Triple Access Regular Saver	5.75%	5.60%	05/12/24
Principality BS First Home Steps Account (all issues)	5.00%	4.85%	05/12/24
Principality BS First Home Steps Online (all issues)	5.00%	4.85%	05/12/24
Principality BS Learner Earner (Issue 1 & 2)	5.50%	5.35%	05/12/24
RBS Digital Regular Saver (<£5k only)	6.17%	NO CHANGE but rates on higher balances reduced	05/12/24

Bridlington1

Cumberland BS Interest Rate Reductions From 7/1/25:

Cumberland Regular Saver from 5.2% to 5%

First Home Saver – Issue 2 from 4.3% to 4.1%

Dizzycap

flaneurs_lobster said:

MichaelAP said:

dgpur said:

Finally got the invite to open a Zopa current account (to get their RS offering of course). and they require photo ID. There are millions of people in the UK who lack photo ID (very often disabled, as I am). So frustrating.

Snap….. I am classed as 80% disabled. Not allowed a driving license and do not own a passport as travelling would be a logistical nightmare. Sometimes these requirements leaves you a feeling of being singled out…. A form of discrimination.

I understand your annoyance but is it not worth considering getting a passport just for Id purposes? It's the equivalent of £8.80 a year for a universally(-ish) accepted identification document.

I agree! For peace of mind, even though its almost impossible for me to travel, I renewed my passport as it was logical for me to have a solid form of ID and at £8.50 a year, it was a worth while investment. Yearly Medical Driving Licenses can be so precarious, especially if forms also have to be coompleted by others before the MB considers a new license. Plus, when there's less than 3 months left on the DL, it's usually not accepted as proof of ID, and we all know Sod's Law

Pkman

Principality monthly payment returned, anyone the same !?? Any reason ???

6months rs £200

Xmas 2025 rs £125

Bridlington1

Pkman said:

Principality monthly payment returned, anyone the same !?? Any reason ???

6months rs £200

Xmas 2025 rs £125

Regarding the 6 Month RS they state in the Ts&Cs that the maximum balance of the account is £1.2k so if you opened it when it was first launched and fully funded it to that point this month would take you over that and any payments would be returned. 

Archerychick

Bridlington1 said:

Pkman said:

Principality monthly payment returned, anyone the same !?? Any reason ???

6months rs £200

Xmas 2025 rs £125

Regarding the 6 Month RS they state in the Ts&Cs that the maximum balance of the account is £1.2k so if you opened it when it was first launched and fully funded it to that point this month would take you over that and any payments would be returned. 

Yep I made this mistake, they promptly returned my £200, and also sent me a letter in the post (which felt like a waste of money, when an email could have been sent). 

Pkman

Just noticed the Xmas payment went to an account which I have already closed.... 

I already have their issue 34, can I open issue 35 as well?