Santander savings accounts

No prizes for guessing which Spanish city was the birthplace of the bank Santander. Since its entry into the UK market in 2004, Banco Santander has acquired three former British building societies and formed the retail and commercial giant that stands today. Santander's top savings rate of 6% is available on one of its easy access accounts.

Easy access savings accounts

Santander's best easy access rate of 6% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.29%. Compare more instant and easy access accounts up to 7.29%

Cash ISAs

Santander's best cash ISA rate of 4.01% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5.12%. Compare more ISAs up to 5.12%

Fixed-rate bonds

Santander's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5%. Compare more fixed-rate bonds up to 5%

Regular savings accounts

Santander's best regular savings account rate of 5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 8%. Compare more regular savings accounts up to 8%

Business savings accounts

Santander's best business savings account rate of 3.5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.01%. Compare more business savings accounts up to 5.01%

What is Santander'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 Santander offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include	Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, regular savers, business
Best easy access rate	6%
Best cash ISA rate	4.01%
Best fixed-rate bond rate	4%
Best regular saver rate	5%
Best business savings account rate	3.5%
Fixed bond terms	1 year - 3 years
Opening options	Branch, website, mobile app, telephone
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Other popular accounts

Didn’t find the account type you were looking for? Check our other guides:

• Santander current accounts
• Santander student and graduate accounts
• Santander kids accounts

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?

Typically fixed-rate bonds give you better interest rates. So, if you’re looking to put away a lump sum to mature, then these might be what you’re looking for.

Easy-access or instant-access accounts, on the other hand, give customers more flexibility. So if you’re saving on a budget, or you’re trying to store up cash for a big spend in a few months time (a wedding perhaps), then these might be for you.

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)

Does Santander offer internet or mobile banking?

Yes. It offers both physical and digital banking services. You can open most of its savings accounts and ISAs by going online, on your mobile, or heading in branch.

However, you can’t manage all types of account online or in the app. Fixed-term bonds, for instance, are “view only” in online and mobile banking.

Santander customer reviews

In our independent 2024 customer satisfaction survey, 90% of Santander’s users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend. Customers highlighted the bank’s easy to use app and competitive rates. Here’s what some of those Santander customers had to say:

“Very easy to set up and use. They had one of the best interest rates for an instant access saver”

“Santander are always very helpful and willing to listen to your issues, and help you any way they can.”

The app has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from around one million reviews on the App Store. On Google Play, Santander has a score of 3.2 from around 147,000 Android app users (February 2024).

What are the pros and cons of banking with Santander?

Customer service information for Santander

Email support
Telephone support
In-app or live chat
Contact form
Branch support

Our verdict

Whether you’re looking to save little and often or in big chunks, for yourself or for a child, Santander’s plethora of savings accounts means you shouldn’t have a problem finding one to suit. Just to be sure to check out the market’s current top offers first to see how Santander savings accounts weigh up against the competition in terms of benefits, rates and fees.

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