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allegro120 said:nottsphil said:allegro120 said:exel1966 said:RedImp_2 said:Opening my Chase app this morning I was offered a 1.8% boosted savings account meaning 4.8% for 6 months.
Does seem a bit daft have to add a new account as now I have three savings accounts with them.
I have been offered the boost, there is a 'get my boost' box on the Save and Invest page.
Realistically this is likely to become 4.55% on 15th May if the BoE base rate reduces.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6445107/outrageous-santander-closing-account-without-notice-or-explanation/p60 -
True EA accounts are easy access savings accounts which can be opened (and the headline interest rate earned) from £1 and allow for unlimited deposits and withdrawals. This excludes accounts that are limited to smaller balances, accounts with fees, and accounts only available via savings platforms. Instant True EA accounts are those True EA accounts which advertise immediate deposit and withdrawal times 24/7. Highlighted entries show changes since last time: blue for new entries to the respective table, and red for rate reductions.cahoot and Hampshire Trust Bank return to the scorecard with their latest offerings. Newcastle BS makes a somewhat unusual debut with an account that matures in 6 months - just in time for Christmas.A note on Chip/Chase: their battle continues more than what is shown on the scorecard, which only goes by what I see on moneyfacts for my selected filters. Chip is offering a 4.76% account with limited access to new customers, and Chase is offering selected existing customers a boosted rate of 4.80%. DYOR etc.For those who care neither for Chip nor Chase, Chetwood provides the leading account for True EA accounts, and cahoot takes the lead for those who would like instant access.The MPC announces its next decision next Thursday, 8th May.I no longer check the forums as regularly as I used to. If you wish to catch my attention please remember to tag me (@ircE) so I get a notification.17
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Hi, I haven't commented on the Forum for a long time but I wanted to drop in to give some feedback about "Sidekick", as still being advertised in the Top Savings Accounts list. I tried opening an account with them - went through the ID checks, etc - and then at the last step discovered that they only have a limited range of banks that they allow as the "linked" current account. My current account is with Smile (= Co-Op Bank / Coventry Building Society), hardly "exotic" but they don't support it. Bah. So just a warning for anyone else thinking of opening an account with Sidekick - you'll need one of these current accounts: Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Chelsea BS, Danske Bank, first direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo, Nationwide, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Starling, Tesco Bank, TSB, Ulster Bank, Virgin Money, Wise, YBS.0
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janusdesign said:Sidekick High Yield Cash Reserve 5 is 4.76% (5k+) including a 0.72% bonus for 12 months - it looks like they're using OakNorth for this account and will come under OakNorth's FSCS protection... it's app only too.
not one for me, but may be of interest to others.0 -
GOTfan said:Hi, I haven't commented on the Forum for a long time but I wanted to drop in to give some feedback about "Sidekick", as still being advertised in the Top Savings Accounts list. I tried opening an account with them - went through the ID checks, etc - and then at the last step discovered that they only have a limited range of banks that they allow as the "linked" current account. My current account is with Smile (= Co-Op Bank / Coventry Building Society), hardly "exotic" but they don't support it. Bah. So just a warning for anyone else thinking of opening an account with Sidekick - you'll need one of these current accounts: Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Chelsea BS, Danske Bank, first direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo, Nationwide, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Starling, Tesco Bank, TSB, Ulster Bank, Virgin Money, Wise, YBS.2kWp Solar PV - 10*200W Kioto, SMA Sunny Boy 2000HF, SSE facing, some shading in winter, 37° pitch, installed Jun-2011, inverter replaced Sep-2017 AND Feb-2022.1
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KevinG said:GOTfan said:Hi, I haven't commented on the Forum for a long time but I wanted to drop in to give some feedback about "Sidekick", as still being advertised in the Top Savings Accounts list. I tried opening an account with them - went through the ID checks, etc - and then at the last step discovered that they only have a limited range of banks that they allow as the "linked" current account. My current account is with Smile (= Co-Op Bank / Coventry Building Society), hardly "exotic" but they don't support it. Bah. So just a warning for anyone else thinking of opening an account with Sidekick - you'll need one of these current accounts: Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Chelsea BS, Danske Bank, first direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo, Nationwide, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Starling, Tesco Bank, TSB, Ulster Bank, Virgin Money, Wise, YBS.1
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ircE said:For existing/previous Chase/Chip customers, Chetwood remains the top True EA account, while cahoot takes the lead for those in need of instant access.2
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