The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area

SFCooper · 19 August at 8:03AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82107338#Comment_82107338

They were happy to close my account via messaging.

andyhicks88 · 19 August at 9:09AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82107308#Comment_82107308

I think MSE or Martin should look into this a I do think this is breaking their promise. Virgin Money might be another brand but it's still owned and under Nationwide. If the terms state that having a nationwide curent account makes you ineligable to get this savings account at Virgin I feel like that is a clear breach of their claim. That indeed is offering a brand new customer only savings account and punishing loyalty.

They can't turn around and say well Virgin is a seperate thing but then in the terms mention Virgin and Nationwide.

proudgecko · 19 August at 10:07AM

apologies if this has already been posted - just opened a First Active account and interest rate is now 4.55%

janusd · 19 August at 10:13AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82107694#Comment_82107694

@soulsaver - Re: First Active Instant Access Savings Account… the above is correct, but it doesn't just apply to new accounts as the rate on my existing 4.50% has also been increased to 4.55% AER.

There has been no change in the Saga Savings rate - that is still 4.50%.

janusd · 19 August at 11:17AM

@soulsaver - Monument Welcome Saver - 4.51% AER; ** New Customers Only **; Monthly Interest; Matures 12 months after opening into a Easy Access Tracker (Base rate - 0.50%).

Note: Min Balance is £25,000 combined across all Monument Accounts - though I think if you have £10k in an ISA with them, this balances isn't necessarily enforced (or hasn't been for me)… DYOR!