Principality Building Society savings review
Principality Building Society offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 7.5%.

Based in Wales, the Principality Building Society is the sixth largest building society in the UK. It has more than 500,000 members and offers a range of mortgage, insurance and savings products.
Principality Building Society's top savings rate of 7.5% is available on one of its regular savings accounts.
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 Principality Building Society offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.
Savings account types include | Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, regular savers |
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Best easy access rate | 4.5% |
Best cash ISA rate | 4.5% |
Best fixed-rate bond rate | 4.2% |
Best regular saver rate | 7.5% |
Fixed bond terms | 1 year - 5 years |
Opening options | Branch, website, post |
FSCS protection |
Depending on the account you choose, you will either need to open the account online, by post, in branch or at an agency. Note that branches are only in Wales or on the border.
With the exception of the children’s accounts, you will usually need to be either 16 or 18 years old, depending on the account you’re opening, and a UK resident.
To open an account you will need to provide a form of ID such as a UK passport or driving licence, as well as address verification such as a recent utility bill, local authority tax bill, water bill or bank or mortgage statement.
Yes, Principality Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and PRA. This means all eligible deposits are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This increases to £170,000 for joint accounts.
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Principality Building Society has a wide variety of savings accounts to choose from for a wide variety of needs. Whether you’re looking for a fixed rate bond, a cash ISA or a children’s account, there should be something for you. On top of that, you can choose from accounts designed to help you build up a deposit for your first home, as well as accounts for NHS workers.
However, as always, make sure you’ve compared your options against the wider market before making a final decision.
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