AA (originally The Automobile Association) is a British motoring association founded in 1905. As well as offering insurance and breakdown cover, it previously offered a range of savings accounts through its partnership with Bank of Ireland.
These accounts are no longer available to new customers, but the AA has since launched a new easy access savings account that’s provided by NatWest. It offers a higher interest rate for AA members.
The AA aims to make switching your savings account to them as easy as possible. That’s why the online application is quick and easy and there’s no minimum deposit requirement, so you can start saving straightaway.
How do I decide which account is for me?
Currently the AA only offers an easy access account. Whether this is right for you depends on what it is you need from your savings account. If you’re looking for an account that allows you to add and withdraw funds whenever you want to without penalty, this could be a great option – particularly if you’re an AA member. But if you want to lock away your funds for longer in return for a higher interest rate, you will currently need to compare accounts from other providers, looking at the interest rates available and minimum deposit requirements.
Note that the AA easy access account includes a bonus rate for 12 months – after this time, the interest rate will drop, so you may wish to move your funds to a more competitive account at that point.
Does AA offer online or mobile banking?
Yes, AA offers online banking.
Here are some of the basic features of AA’s online banking service:
View rates and current balances at anytime
Make transactions at your convenience
AA Savings customer reviews
AA Savings was highly commended in the savings category in the Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards in 2024, with 97% of customers saying they’d recommend the service to a friend. Feedback included praise for its customer service and competitive rates of interest.
One customer commented: “Very easy application process, funds came in quite quickly and staff were always available to help.”
Another customer said: “No issues and straightforward registrations.”
What are the benefits and drawbacks of saving with the AA?
The benefits
Benefits to members. The AA gives extra benefits, such as higher interest rates, to its breakdown cover customers.
Easy to open. Quick to open an account online.
No minimum deposit. You won’t need to worry about meeting a minimum deposit requirement.
FSCS protection. You have peace of mind that your money is protected up to a total of £120,000 by the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme.
The drawbacks
Online only. The AA has no physical branches, so if you prefer face-to-face customer service, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Rate includes a bonus. The overall interest rate drops after 12 months so you may want to move your savings elsewhere after this point.
Only offers easy access account. The AA currently only has the one savings account.
Our verdict: Is opening a savings account with AA worth it?
You might think that the AA is just to do with cars, but it also offers savings accounts. Since teaming up with NatWest, it now only offers the one account, so it won’t be suitable for everyone. But this may change over time. Take a look at our other reviews as well to see how the AA savings account weighs up against the competition in terms of rates, fees and perks.
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