Investec 6% One Year Fixed

c0stcutter

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Investec? The fixed rate saver is very attractive but I want to make sure they are legitimate. I know my deposit will be protected so I'm happy from that perspective. 

Thanks. 

trickydicky14

If you know your deposit is protected, what do you mean by legitimate?

ColdIron

I've used them since 2012, I like them. Good website too, not that you'll use it much

Go for it

jaypers

I’ve had accounts for a couple of years with them.  Very impressed. 

Eirambler

No problem at all with Investec, every bit as good as any other financial provider I've dealt with.

Doctor_Who

I've used Investec through Raisin and HL active savings, so not held accounts directly, but there's never been a problem.

sheslookinhot

c0stcutter said:

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Investec? The fixed rate saver is very attractive but I want to make sure they are legitimate. I know my deposit will be protected so I'm happy from that perspective. 

Thanks. 

How do you make sure they are legitimate by posting on a forum ?

brucefan_2

Eirambler said:

No problem at all with Investec, every bit as good as any other financial provider I've dealt with.

As an Investec shareholder, it is always welcoming to read such reassurances.

wmb194

c0stcutter said:

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Investec? The fixed rate saver is very attractive but I want to make sure they are legitimate. I know my deposit will be protected so I'm happy from that perspective. 

Thanks. 

Investec has been around for a long time, is listed on the LSE and is a member of the FTSE250.  There are lots of annual reports and the like to be found if you look.

https://www.investec.com/en_gb/welcome-to-investec/about-us/investor-relations.html

https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/INVP/investec-plc/company-page

boingy

c0stcutter said:

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Investec? The fixed rate saver is very attractive but I want to make sure they are legitimate. I know my deposit will be protected so I'm happy from that perspective. 

Thanks. 

I've never dealt with them but their rate can be beaten:

Best savings accounts: 4.35% easy access or 6.15% fixed rates (moneysavingexpert.com)

Frequentlyhere

I certainly put Investec in my 'good to deal with' bucket. Their system seems well set up to avoid having to call in to call centres and everything was straightforward with them.