UK savers are now facing a tight window to snag some of the best savings rates, which could be as high as 4.5% in certain accounts. These top-performing deals were made available following the Bank of England's latest interest rate cut, and they're expected to disappear quickly.
With inflation rising by slightly more than predicted in December, experts are warning that savers need to act fast if they want to secure one of these competitive rates. A fixed-rate bond is often a top option for those seeking "peace of mind" by locking in today's rates before they fall.
However, the offers won't last long. Last week, the top rate on a one-year fixed-rate bond was 4.55%, but it vanished just two days later after being highlighted by Martin Lewis. Savers need to be swift to grab these deals, as they'll be snapped up quickly.
At present, the best-buy option is an account paying 4.35% on Β£1,000-plus offered by Meteor in conjunction with OakNorth Bank. Other top picks include one-year fixed-rate bonds from Shawbrook Bank and OakNorth Bank, both paying over 4.2%.
For those who prefer to keep their money locked away for longer, two-year bonds are available from several providers, including Shawbrook Bank, Investec, and Atom Bank, all of which pay more than 4.1%. And for those looking to withdraw cash, there are plenty of easy-access savings accounts paying over 4%.
But it's essential to act fast if you want to secure these top-performing rates. With inflation on the rise, savers need to seek out the most competitive deals sooner rather than later, warns Alice Haine at Bestinvest.
So, what do you need to do? First, check the best-buy tables at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk for the latest and greatest savings offers. Then, move quickly to secure one of these top-performing accounts before they disappear.
With inflation rising by slightly more than predicted in December, experts are warning that savers need to act fast if they want to secure one of these competitive rates. A fixed-rate bond is often a top option for those seeking "peace of mind" by locking in today's rates before they fall.
However, the offers won't last long. Last week, the top rate on a one-year fixed-rate bond was 4.55%, but it vanished just two days later after being highlighted by Martin Lewis. Savers need to be swift to grab these deals, as they'll be snapped up quickly.
At present, the best-buy option is an account paying 4.35% on Β£1,000-plus offered by Meteor in conjunction with OakNorth Bank. Other top picks include one-year fixed-rate bonds from Shawbrook Bank and OakNorth Bank, both paying over 4.2%.
For those who prefer to keep their money locked away for longer, two-year bonds are available from several providers, including Shawbrook Bank, Investec, and Atom Bank, all of which pay more than 4.1%. And for those looking to withdraw cash, there are plenty of easy-access savings accounts paying over 4%.
But it's essential to act fast if you want to secure these top-performing rates. With inflation on the rise, savers need to seek out the most competitive deals sooner rather than later, warns Alice Haine at Bestinvest.
So, what do you need to do? First, check the best-buy tables at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk for the latest and greatest savings offers. Then, move quickly to secure one of these top-performing accounts before they disappear.