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Best bank to open saving account with
Zedd7
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I wanted to open a saving account but I dunno what bank is the best to open it with can anyone help me out please
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Traditional banks are not normally the best place for savings these days but it all depends on what your objectives are, and how much money is involved. Start here https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/0
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I want something where I can just save and use in the nearby future e.g house or a car and just keep my money stored too.0
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You can do that with any bank or building society . The rule of thumb is that the better known the bank ( Barclays , NatWest etc ) the worse the interest rate .Zedd7 said:I want something where I can just save and use in the nearby future e.g house or a car and just keep my money stored too.2 -
Sorry to be a pain but what bank would u recommend for me to join for the savings account and the best rate0
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Try looking on Which savings comparison or Savigs Champion rather than MSE comparisons0
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You're going to need to do some legwork yourself on this, as it's impossible for anyone to give a simple answer based on what you've shared, as most accounts would satisfy those broad requirements.Zedd7 said:Sorry to be a pain but what bank would u recommend for me to join for the savings account and the best rate
You were pointed to the MSE savings section earlier, in which you'll find more specific guidance at pages such as:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/which-saving-account/
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/savings-accounts-best-interest/
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Thank you0
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Banks change the savings accounts they offer on a regular basis , so you need to check the comparison sites .Zedd7 said:Sorry to be a pain but what bank would u recommend for me to join for the savings account and the best rate0 -
If you are saving for a (first) house purchase then a lifetime ISA is an opinion.Zedd7 said:I want something where I can just save and use in the nearby future e.g house or a car and just keep my money stored too.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/lifetime-isas/
Needs to be open for a year before can use for a house purchase and a penalty on money taken out not for a house purchase so not suitable for money you might need access to.
Need to research the Ts and Cs and see if suitable for you.
Edit: for smaller amounts some current accounts pay higher interest than savings e.g. virgin 2% up to 1k - in links provided above.1
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