
Savers should note account restrictions
While high interest rates may be good news for savers, Sainsburys Finance warns that some accounts may carry restrictions.
Open an account before 31/3/08 and get 8% AER on credit and 8% EAR on debit balances up to £1000 for 12 months
The HSBC Bank Account Plus offers all you would expect from a current account but with preferential rates, exclusive deals and additional benefits on travel and leisure products and services. Account holders have to pay a monthly subscription to make use of the account’s extra features and must agree to a minimum initial contract of 12 months (renewal is carried out on a monthly basis thereafter).
HSBC’s Bank Account Plus comes with all the features of their standard bank account product – including telephone, internet and branch banking services, overdraft facility, cheque book and debit card – as well as exclusive benefits such as a worldwide family travel insurance policy (not available for over-70s), Identity Theft Assistance and Personal Security Protection with a dedicated 24/7 helpline. For more information on the HSBC Bank Account Plus or to apply online please click on the links below.
| Apply Online | / | Find Out More |
| Provider | Account | AER | |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | HSBC Bank Account Plus | 2.50% | Apply More Info |
![]() | Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct Current Account | 8.50% | Apply More Info |
![]() | Barclays Bank Account | Apply More Info |

While high interest rates may be good news for savers, Sainsburys Finance warns that some accounts may carry restrictions.