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Ford Money savings review
Ford Money offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.75%. Rates in our table are updated daily.
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Ford Money is a trading name of FCE Bank plc, the finance subsidiary of the well-known Ford Motor Company. Now Ford Money offers a range of savings products and ISAs that are designed to be easy to open and manage, and that offer competitive rates.
Ford Money's top savings rate of 4.75% is available on its regular savings account.
Easy access savings accounts
Table: sorted by interest rate
Ford Money's best easy access rate of 4.5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.29%.
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Cash ISAs
Table: sorted by interest rate
Ford Money's best cash ISA rate of 4.35% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.17%.
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Fixed-rate bonds
Table: sorted by interest rate
Ford Money's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.5% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.96%.
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Regular savings accounts
Table: sorted by interest rate
Ford Money's best regular savings account rate of 4.75% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 8%.
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What is Ford Money's best savings account with the highest interest rate?
The best savings account depends on what you want from your savings. If you're after fast access to your money, then an easy-access account should suit you. However, if you're happy to lock your money away for a time to access a higher rate, then a fixed-rate bond is a good option.
Finally, if you're looking to maximise your returns and shield them from income tax, consider an ISA. Below, we've listed the different types of accounts Ford Money offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.
| Savings account types include | Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, regular savers |
|---|---|
| Best easy access rate | 4.5% |
| Best cash ISA rate | 4.35% |
| Best fixed-rate bond rate | 4.5% |
| Best regular saver rate | 4.75% |
| Fixed bond terms | 1 year - 2 years |
| Opening options | Website |
| FSCS protection |
Does Ford Money offer online or mobile banking?
Ford Money operates solely as an online bank and has no presence on the high street. There’s now a mobile app that allows customers to access their accounts via their smartphone.
Online banking
- View transaction activity. For any type of account.
- View pending transactions. Check payments you have recently made.
- Transfer funds. Move your money to designated accounts quickly and easily.
- View monthly statements. Stay on top of your finances with monthly statements.
- Set a savings goal. Saving for something in particular? Track your progress with Ford Money’s savings goal feature.
Does Ford Money offer any student or graduate accounts?
No, the four types of account detailed above – which are all savings products – are the only accounts currently available through Ford Money.
Is it easy to switch to Ford Money?
Ford Money doesn’t offer current accounts – only savings accounts. Because of this you don’t really need to “switch”, you can keep your current account at your existing bank and open a new savings account at Ford Money within 10 minutes.
Decide which of the above account types is best for you and you can open one and transfer money from your current bank account quickly and easily.
Is Ford Money safe?
All eligible deposits made with Ford Money, up to a total of £85,000 per person, are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This is the same compensation scheme that many, if not all, of the major banks and building societies in the UK use, so you can rest assured that should anything go wrong, your money will be safe. Ford Money also uses encryption technology to keep your details and information protected.
How do I decide which account is for me?
Firstly, you need to decide what you’re looking for in a savings account. How often are you planning to draw out money? How much money can you afford to save each month?
You need to work out what you need before comparing the different offers available for certain types of savings accounts. Once you’ve done that, it’s useful to look at:
- Interest rates
- Fees (if there are any)
- Access to cash (if you need quick access, for instance)
- Rewards and loyalty schemes (if you’re into add-ons or switching bonuses)
Pros and cons of Ford Money
Pros
- Online banking. Your Ford Money savings account can be accessed from anywhere using a browser or app.
- Flexibility. Ford Money’s variety of accounts offer flexible options no matter what kind of savings you’re looking for.
- Easily accessible. You can open a Ford savings account in under 10 minutes and the call centre is available 7 days a week.
Cons
- Better rates elsewhere? Savings interest rates are pretty poor across the board currently, but you might be able to squeeze a slightly better rate from another provider, depending on what features you’re seeking.
- No high street presence. The era of high street banking is giving way to a digital-only era, but if a high street presence is important to you then maybe Ford Money isn’t the way to go.
Customer service information for Ford Money
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Ford Money reviews
The Ford Money app has around than 30 ratings on the App Store, receiving a score of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Over on the Google Play Store, it has under 70 reviews and a rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.
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If I open an account with Ford Money, how do I draw money out of this account?
Hello Stan,
Thank you for your comment.
If you have a Ford Money account, to make a withdrawal you’ll need to log in to your Ford Money account online. Log in and on the Account Summary page select Account Options and choose Move Money from the menu displayed. Follow the instructions to transfer funds to your Nominated Account or to other eligible Ford Money accounts you may have.
To see if your withdrawal has been successful, select Account Options and choose View Transactions. If the withdrawal’s been debited, it will appear at the top of the page with the date it was processed. If the withdrawal is still being processed, you’ll find it towards the bottom of the page in Pending Transactions.
Should you wish to have real-time answers to your questions, try our chat box on the lower right corner of our page.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Is Ford Money covered by the FCA compensation scheme?
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your comment.
Eligible deposits with Ford Money are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme.
Should you wish to have real-time answers to your questions, try our chat box on the lower right corner of our page.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Is my investment safe and guaranteed with Ford Money? Are there risks to me losing my investment?
Hello Norman,
Thank you for your comment.
According to Ford Money, when you bank with them, you have the reassurance of knowing your deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK’s deposit protection scheme. They also use industry standard site encryption to ensure your savings will never be compromised. To know more, you may visit Ford Money’s website.
Should you wish to have real-time answers to your questions, try our chat box on the lower right corner of our page.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Do you offer fixed term deposit accounts for limited companies(LTD)?
Hi Brian,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
Currently, Ford Money only offers various savings products for individuals as young as 16 years old. You may apply for a fixed term deposit for your LTD company with one of the UK’s ‘big four’ banks like NatWest.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni