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Regular Savings AccountThe Best Account for Building your Savings over Time

A regular savings account is ideal if you would like to build on your savings over a set period of time, rather than depositing a lump sum and locking it away. The regular savings account providers often reward savers for meeting the deposit criteria with an annual bonus, paid in the form of a higher rate of interest. You would usually need to commit to making a certain number of monthly payments each year in order to earn this bonus. More info

Tips for getting the most from your Savings Account

  • Pay off your existing debts first.  There is no point getting a good deal on your savings account interest rate if you are being charged each month for a credit card or overdraft.  Get your debts cleared, and then you know that any interest you earn is yours to keep.
  • If you are paying a set amount into a savings account from your wages each month, make sure that you set the payment to leave your current account as soon as you have been paid. This way you will find it easier to manage your finances for the rest of the month, as you will know exactly how much you have left to spend.
  • Find out how long you need to 'lock away' your money for, and if there is a minimum monthly deposit to qualify for the best rates.  If the conditions are too restrictive, this counteracts the benefits of a good interest rate on your savings.

Always make sure you read the terms and conditions before opening a savings account.