Barclays savings rates

One of the big four banks, Barclays is a trusted place to put your savings with a host of accounts to choose from. It's known for offering decent interest rates, but these are sometimes reserved for existing customers only. Barclays Bank's top savings rate of 4.87% is available on one of its easy access accounts.

Easy access savings accounts

Barclays Bank's best easy access rate of 4.87% is lower than today's market-best rate of 6.89%. Compare more instant and easy access accounts up to 6.89%

Cash ISAs

Barclays Bank's best cash ISA rate of 4.15% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5.71%. Compare more ISAs up to 5.71%

Fixed-rate bonds

Barclays Bank's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.65%. Compare more fixed-rate bonds up to 4.65%

Business savings accounts

Barclays Bank's best business savings account rate of 1.36% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.61%. Compare more business savings accounts up to 4.61%

What is Barclays's best savings account with the highest interest rate?

The best savings account depends on what you want from your savings. If you're after fast access to your money, then an easy-access account should suit you. However, if you're happy to lock your money away for a time to access a higher rate, then a fixed-rate bond is a good option.

Finally, if you're looking to maximise your returns and shield them from income tax, consider an ISA. Below, we've listed the different types of accounts Barclays offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include	Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, business
Best easy access rate	4.87%
Best cash ISA rate	4.15%
Best fixed-rate bond rate	4%
Best business savings account rate	1.36%
Fixed bond terms	1 year - 1 year 6 months
Opening options	Branch, website, mobile app, telephone
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Other popular accounts

Barclays has all bases covered. Didn’t find the account type you were looking for? Check our other guides:

• Barclays current accounts
• Barclays student and graduate accounts
• Barclays kids’ accounts

How do I decide which account is for me?

You need to work out what it is you need from your savings account. Are you looking to put a bit of money away each month? Do you want to put some money away and restrict access to it? Are you hoping to maximise interest?

You need to work out what you need before comparing the different offers available for certain types of savings account. Once you’ve done that, useful guidelines to compare include:

• Interest rates. Obviously we all want the highest rates possible on our savings. You can also weigh up whether to go for a fixed- or variable-rate product.
• Access to cash. If your circumstances are likely to change, you might want to retain easy access to your savings. If things are pretty stable, you could lock some away for a set period in return for a better rate.
• Eligibility. Some Barclays savings accounts require that you’re already a banking customer.

What is Barclays Blue Rewards?

The Barclays Blue Rewards scheme is a paid-for-add-on which can give you access to members-only savings accounts. These accounts include the Blue Rewards Saver and Rainy Day Saver, which pay higher rates of interest compared to other Barclays’ savings accounts.

To benefit from the rewards, you’ll need to have a Barclays current account and agree to pay the membership fee of £5 a month. You’ll also need to pay at least £800 into your current account each month and register for the Barclays app or online banking.

Learn more about Barclays Blue Rewards and what other benefits it can offer in our guide.

Barclays savings account for over 50s

Barclays doesn’t offer savings accounts specifically for over 50s. However, over 50s are eligible to apply for all its savings products.

For those with a lump sum, looking to supplement pension income, a fixed-rate bond paying monthly interest away to a nominated account may appeal. The downsides of this are that your lump sum is effectively locked away for a set period, and by syphoning away the interest, it won’t benefit from compounding.

Does Barclays offer online or mobile banking?

Yep, it offers both. Here are some of the basic features:

Barclays customer reviews

In our independent 2025 customer satisfaction survey, 77% of Barclays’ users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend.

The Barclays app has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 1.8 million reviews on the App Store. On Google Play, the app has a score of 4.6 from over 550,000 Android app users (April 2025).

What are the benefits and drawbacks of banking with Barclays?

Barclays is a British multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London.

Customer service information for Barclays

Email support
Telephone support
In-app or live chat
Contact form
Branch support

Bottom line

From cash ISAs to children’s savings, Barclays certainly has the range. But it’s a shame that some accounts are for existing customers only.

However, as with any financial decision, do your research beforehand to check you’ll be getting the best rates and flexibility that you’re looking for.

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