The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.35%
One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.35%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
All the financial institutions we feature are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), meaning up to £120,000 of your savings are protected should a bank go bust.
Fixed savings accounts, or fixed-rate bonds, are different from easy-access savings accounts as they let you earn high interest by locking your cash away for a fixed period.
These accounts can be ideal for anyone hoping to earn interest on their savings at a rate that’s guaranteed for a fixed period of time.
However, with the Bank of England holding interest rates at 3.75% in its February meeting, fewer fixed-term bonds can now beat inflation.
Article continues belowIf you're looking to lock in your savings for a year, you can earn up to 4.35% interest. We list the best accounts on the market below.
We round up the best savings rates in a separate guide.
- The best one-year fixed rate is 4.35% with DF Capital..
One-year fixed savings accounts
Tandem Bank 1 Year Fixed Saver – 4.31% AER
With Tandem, you can open a saver from this saver with just £1, and save up to £2.5 million. Note that only £120,000 is eligible for FSCS protection. You have 14 days from opening your account to fund any money in the saver. Interest is paid annually on maturity, and this account can be opened online.
MBNA Fixed Saver 1 Year – 4.3% AER
You will need to pay a minimum deposit of £1,000 to open this account. The maximum amount is £750,000. Only a maximum of £120,000 will be protected by the FSCS. You can add more money to the account for 14 days after it is opened, and interest is paid on maturity. You can open the account online and manage it by telephone.
Rova Savings Vault – 4.25% AER
Rova’s savings accounts are held with FCMB Bank (UK) Limited, which means that any deposits are covered by the FSCS scheme. You can save between £500 and £1 million – only £120,000 is FSCS-protected, and the account can be opened online in the Rova app.
OakNorth Bank Fixed Term Savings Account – 4.23% AER
OakNorth Bank is offering a 4.23% rate on its 12-month fixed saver. You can deposit just £1 and save up to £500,000. However, keep in mind that the FSCS will only protect £120,000 of your deposit money. The account needs to be funded with payments within the first 14 days. You can open the account online or on the OakNorth mobile app. Interest will be paid at maturity.
Union Bank of India (UK) Ltd Fixed Rate Deposit – 4.23% AER
This one year fixed saver by Union Bank of India (UK) is offering 4.23%. To open this account, you can start saving with £1,000 and deposit a maximum of £1 million. Interest is paid annually when your account matures. You can open the saver in branch or by post.
Chetwood Bank Fixed Rate Savings Account – 4.22% AER
To open this one-year fixed saver, you will need to fund it with at least £1,000 within 14 days. There is no maximum balance, and you can only open a sole account. Interest is paid at maturity. The account can be opened online.
AlRayan Bank Meteor Savings – 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit– 4.21% AER
You can open this fixed saver through Meteor Savings, a savings provider. You can save between £1,000 and £120,000. Interest is paid at maturity. This is currently the top-paying savings account on the market.
UBL UK 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit – 4.21% AER
This one-year fixed savings account pays 4.21% interest, and you have to stash between £2,000 and £1 million to qualify for the rate. You have ten calendar days to fund your account in order to secure the rate. The account can be opened and managed online, via post, or in branch. Interest can be paid monthly or annually.
Afin Bank 1-Year Fixed Term – 4.2% AER
This digital bank is offering a 4.2% fixed rate on its savings account. The minimum deposit requirement is £1,000, and you can save up to £200,000 (but only £120,000 will be FSCS-protected). The account can be opened online. Interest is paid at maturity.
Cynergy Bank 1 Year Fixed Bond – 4.2% AER
Cynergy Bank is returning 4.24% AER, and you can start saving with a minimum of £1,000. You have a 14-day window to make any deposits. You can save up to £1 million, and note that only £120,000 will be eligible for FSCS protection. The account can be opened and managed online.
LHV Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond – 4.2% AER
LHV is paying a fixed interest of 4.2% on your savings. To take advantage, you will need to save a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £1 million. Keep in mind that only £120,000 of the amount will be eligible for FSCS protection. You have 14 days from the date of opening your account to make the deposit. You can open the account via the LHV app. Interest is paid at maturity.
Is a fixed savings account right for me?
If you’re happy to lock your money away for longer, you have the option of two or five-year fixed-rate accounts which might offer a better interest rate.
“However, if you’re looking to save for five years or more, investing gives you a better growth potential as you benefit from compounding and you have a stronger chance of making your money grow and beating inflation. But investing is not risk-free and it can take time for your money to grow,” says Kalpana Fitzpatrick, MoneyWeek’s senior digital editor and author of Invest Now.
Once a fixed period ends, you will have to open another account – either with the same bank or elsewhere. It is also worth noting that if you fix an account and interest rates go up, you will be stuck with the rate you have until the fixed period ends.
