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(4 Posts)
GabriellaG54 Fri 06-Sep-19 01:38:02

Instead of keeping unused money in a current account I move it around to different 1yr savings accounts.
My recent 5% account with M&S is due to renew at the same rate on 6th Sept and I have one with Halufax at 2.5%.
Today I made an appt with my local Virgin Money store to open a savings account paying 3% with no salary pay-in. This is only available in store, not online or by phone.
There are decent rates if you look but they're only worth it if you want to squirrel away a few thousand somewhere safe, rather than have it sitting doing nothing.

GabriellaG54 Fri 06-Sep-19 01:39:14

Halufax Halifax

rosecarmel Fri 06-Sep-19 05:34:07

I just asked this same question in another thread- Do your banks offer a sign up bonus for opening checking and savings?

GabriellaG54 Tue 01-Oct-19 02:16:17

Yes, rosecarmel they do. Usually between £100-£185. ($122.81-$227.20)