NS&I launches long-awaited British Savings Bonds – are they any good?

NS&I’s British Savings Bonds are on sale from today (3 April). What rate is it offering and how does it compare to the rest of the market?

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National Savings and Investments’ (NS&I) long-awaited British Savings Bonds launched on 3 April, but have the products entered the savings market on a strong foot? 

The government-backed savings provider has added its new bonds to the mix a day after announcing its April Premium Bond winners, and during one of the busiest times for savers as the end of the tax year is just days away, and all eyes are on making use of the £20k ISA allowance. 

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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.