find the right savings account for you

Not everyone marches to the same beat, and our range of savings accounts reflect that. 

All our savings accounts are for existing 1st Account customers only. Find out more about our 1st Account

Regular Saver Account

This savings account rewards you for being disciplined enough to not touch your money.

  • 7.00% AER/gross fixed for 12 months*
  • Save between £25 and £300 every month
  • Change the amount of your standing order at any time

Early withdrawal from this account is only possible by closing it, after which we'll only be able to pay standard account variable interest rates. Interest is calculated daily and paid on the 12 month anniversary of account opening.

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Cash ISA

Saving money feels good. Doing it tax-free feels even better.

  • 2.70% AER (2.67% tax free) variable on balances of £1 and over.

  • £20,000 tax-free maximum each tax year

  • Instant access to your funds by transferring to another first direct account

Our ISA isn’t a flexible cash ISA, so any amount withdrawn will not change how much of your annual ISA subscription limit you have already used. If you have fully subscribed, you will need to wait until the next tax year to subscribe further funds. Interest is variable, calculated daily and credited monthly.

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Bonus Savings Account

Every month you leave your money untouched you get bonus interest.

  • 4.00% AER (3.93% gross) variable on balances up to £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.
  • 2.30% AER (2.28% gross) variable on balances over £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.
  • In any calendar month that you make a withdrawal, the rate will be 2.00% AER (1.98% gross) on the whole balance for that month.

  • The following interest rate is effective from 18 November 2024. 4.00% AER (3.93% gross) variable on balances up to £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.

  • The following interest rate is effective from 18 November 2024. 2.30% AER (2.28% gross) variable on balances over £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.

  • The following interest rate is effective from 18 November 2024. In any calendar month that you make a withdrawal, the rate will be 1.75% AER (1.74% gross) on the whole balance for that month.

You can get instant access to your funds without charge if you need to, though bonus interest won't apply during calendar month of withdrawal. Interest is calculated daily and credited monthly.

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Fixed Rate Savings

Lock away a lump sum for a fixed term of up to 14 months.

  • 4.10% AER/gross on balances between £2,000 and £1 million

  • 12-14 month fixed term

  • Early withdrawal from this account is only possible by closing it and has a £100 fee

Initial deposit plus interest is paid at the end of the fixed term.

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Savings Account

The savings account for everyday savers.

  • 2.00% AER (1.98% gross)

  • The interest rate effective from 18 November 2024 will be 1.75% AER (1.74% gross)

  • Instant access to your funds

  • No maximum amount

Interest is calculated daily and credited monthly.

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*Regular Saver interest example: £300 saved every month for 12 months at the 7.00% AER/Gross p.a. interest rate, will earn approximately £136.50 interest (gross). 

 

Definitions

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. This shows you what the rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year.

Gross is the rate of interest paid before any tax (where applicable) has been deducted.

Tax-free means free from UK Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Your eligible deposits with HSBC UK Bank plc are protected up to a total of £85,000 or up to £170,000 for joint accounts, by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. 

This limit is applied to the total of any deposits you have with the following: HSBC UK Bank plc and first direct. Any total deposits you hold above the limit between these brands are unlikely to be covered.