Santander launches best easy access savings rate in 14 years

Santander launches market leading easy access savings rate, but you’ll have to act fast if you want to take advantage - we have all the details

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Santander's 5.2% easy access rate mentioned in this article is now off the market. See our guide to best savings accounts for the latest offers on cash savings.

High street giant Santander has boosted the interest rate on its easy access savings account hitting a table-topping 5.2% - making it the best deal on offer by the bank in 14 years. 

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Vaishali has a background in personal finance and a passion for helping people manage their finances. As a former staff writer for MoneyWeek, Vaishali covered the latest news, trends and insights on property, savings and ISAs.

She also has bylines for the U.S. personal finance site Kiplinger.com and Ideal Home, GoodTo, inews, The Week and the Leicester Mercury.