Compare savings accounts

All our savings accounts are for existing 1st Account customers only

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Before you start comparing, we want to let you know that we’ll be reducing the interest rate on some of our products soon. Please double check the interest rates before you apply.

 

Fixed rate products

  Regular Saver Account Fixed Rate Savings
How this account works and what you could use it for. Regular Saver Account

This account rewards you for not touching your money.

  • ideal for when you don’t need immediate access
  • helpful if you want to get into good savings habits.

Fixed Rate Savings

Lock away a fixed amount for up to 13 months.

  • ideal for when you’re saving a one-off lump sum and don’t need immediate access
  • means you're not tempted to dip into it.

The interest rate(s). Regular Saver Account7.00% AER/gross, fixed for 12 months. Fixed Rate Savings

3.80% AER/gross on balances between £2,000 and £1 million.

Current rates available from 08 August 2025 to 28 August 2025. Rate can be withdrawn at any time.

How much could I earn? Regular Saver AccountIf you put in £250 a month you could receive £3,116.22 including interest after 12 months.1 Fixed Rate SavingsIf you put in £3,000 you could receive £3,114.00 including interest after 12 months.4
How often do I get paid interest? Regular Saver AccountInterest is calculated daily and paid on the 12 month anniversary of account opening. Fixed Rate SavingsInitial deposit plus interest is paid at the end of the fixed term.
Do I get instant access to my money? Regular Saver AccountNo access for 12 months unless you close the account. Fixed Rate SavingsNo partial withdrawals are permitted. Early withdrawal fee applies.
How much could I save? Regular Saver AccountBetween £25 and £300 a month. Fixed Rate SavingsBetween £2,000 and £1 million
How do I apply? Regular Saver AccountFind out more about our Regular Saver Account Fixed Rate SavingsFind out more about our Fixed Rate Savings Account

Instant access

  Savings Account Bonus Savings Account Cash ISA
How this account works and what you could use it for. Savings Account

An account for everyday savers.

  • put away what you have, when you have it, without limits or restrictions
  • save for something big like a holiday or just your next big night out.

Bonus Savings Account

Dipping into savings can be tempting, so every month you don’t you get a bonus.

  • ideal for when you're saving for a rainy day
  • helpful if you want to get into good savings habits.

Cash ISA

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

  • make the most of your tax free5 allowance
  • a tax efficient option for savings up to £20,000 in the current tax year.
The interest rate(s). Savings Account1.30% AER (1.29% gross) variable. Bonus Savings Account

3.75% AER (3.69% gross) variable on balances up to £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.

1.30% AER (1.29% gross) variable on balances over £50,000 each calendar month if you don’t make a withdrawal.

1.30% AER (1.29% gross) on the whole balance for any calendar month you make a withdrawal

Cash ISA2.35% AER (2.33% tax free5) variable, on balances of £1 and over.
How much could I earn? Savings Account

If you put in £3,000 you could receive £3,039 including interest after 12 months.2

Bonus Savings AccountIf you put in £3,000 you could receive £3,112.50 including bonus and interest after 12 months.3 Cash ISAIf you put in £3,000 you could receive £3,070.50 including interest after 12 months.5
How often do I get paid interest? Savings AccountInterest is calculated daily and credited monthly. Bonus Savings AccountInterest is calculated daily and credited monthly. Cash ISAInterest is variable, calculated daily and credited monthly.
Do I get instant access to my money? Savings AccountYes Bonus Savings AccountYes, but you'll receive the standard rate on months you make a withdrawal. Cash ISAYes, by transfer to another first direct account. 5
How much could I save? Savings Account£1+ Bonus Savings Account£1+ Cash ISABetween £1 and £20,000 in the current tax year.
How do I apply? Savings AccountFind out more about our Savings Account  Bonus Savings AccountFind out more about our Bonus Savings Accounts Cash ISAFind out more about our Cash ISA
  Cash ISA
How this account works and what you could use it for. Cash ISA

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

  • make the most of your tax free5 allowance
  • a tax efficient option for savings up to £20,000 in the current tax year.

The interest rate(s). Cash ISA2.35% AER (2.33% tax free5) variable, on balances of £1 and over.
How much could I earn? Cash ISAIf you put in £3,000 you could receive £3,070.50 including interest after 12 months.5
How often do I get paid interest? Cash ISAInterest is variable, calculated daily and credited monthly.
Do I get instant access to my money? Cash ISAYes, by transfer to another first direct account. 5
How much could I save? Cash ISABetween £1 and £20,000 in the current tax year.
How do I apply? Cash ISAFind out more about our Cash ISA

Useful information

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.