Barclays Essential Savings Account
The Barclays Essentials Savings Account offers the flexibility you need to build savings. The account can be opened with £1 and offers instant access with no restrictions. If you are already a Barclays Current Account holder then you can manage your account online or on the phone, alternatively the account can be managed through your local branch.
For more information or to apply for your Barclays Essential Savings Account today then please follow the links provided.
Other savings accounts by Barclays
| Account | Interest (AER)
The account’s Annual Equivalent Rate: shows the interest you will earn over a year as a percentage. If interest is paid monthly, this rate will be higher than the gross interest rate (as the interest will be compounded). |
Interest Paid
This shows how often the interest is calculated and paid. |
Account Type / Term Type of savings account and length of account term (if applicable). |
Account Access
Online - Access via internet banking. |
Min / Max Balance Some accounts have minimum and maximum balances. If the account holder’s balance falls outside these limits they may be subject to interest penalties or account closure. |
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 | Barclays Investment ISA | varies | Investment ISA | OnlineTelephoneBranchPost | No limit | MORE INFOReview | |
Accounts with an asterisk next to the AER interest have a bonus applied to the interest rate, place your mouse cursor over the asterisk to view the bonus.
Other popular savings accounts
| Account | Interest (AER)
The account’s Annual Equivalent Rate: shows the interest you will earn over a year as a percentage. If interest is paid monthly, this rate will be higher than the gross interest rate (as the interest will be compounded). |
Interest Paid
This shows how often the interest is calculated and paid. |
Account Type / Term Type of savings account and length of account term (if applicable). |
Account Access
Online - Access via internet banking. |
Min / Max Balance Some accounts have minimum and maximum balances. If the account holder’s balance falls outside these limits they may be subject to interest penalties or account closure. |
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 | Halifax 2 Year Fixed Online Saver | 3.75% | Monthly / Yearly | Fixed Term / 2 Year | OnlineTelephoneBranchPost | £500 - No limit | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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 | United National Bank 90 Day Notice Account | 3.00% | Yearly | 90 Day Notice Account | OnlineTelephoneBranchPost | £2,000 - £500,000 | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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 | ING Direct Savings Account | 2.90%
| Monthly | Easy Access | OnlineTelephoneBranchPost | £1 - £250,000 | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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Accounts with an asterisk next to the AER interest have a bonus applied to the interest rate, place your mouse cursor over the asterisk to view the bonus.
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