Beehive Money savings review

Beehive Money offers a variety of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.5%.

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Beehive Money

Beehive Money is part of Nottingham Building Society, which was founded back in 1849. Beehive Money is a savings app and website that helps you to look after your money.

Beehive Money's top savings rate of 4.5% is available on its easy access account.

Easy access savings accounts

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Beehive Money's best easy access rate of 4.5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.29%.
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Name Product UKFSA-SAV Account type Withdrawals Min. opening balance Rate Deposit protection Open via Incentive Apply link
Beehive Money – Bonus Access Saver 7
Variable
Instant access
£1,000
4.5% AER variable (includes a 2% bonus )
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Cash ISAs

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Beehive Money's best cash ISA rate of 4.21% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.17%.
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Name Product UKFSA-SAV Rate Minimum investment Interest paid Withdrawals Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description Apply link
Beehive Money – 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA 7
4.21% AER fixed until 14.12.26
£500
Yearly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Beehive Money – 3 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA 7
4.11% AER fixed until 14.12.27
£500
Yearly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Beehive Money – 5 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA 8
4.11% AER fixed until 14.12.29
£500
Yearly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Fixed-rate bonds

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Beehive Money's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.31% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.8%.
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Name Product UKFSA-SAV Rate Invest Interest paid Withdrawals Open via Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description Apply link
Beehive Money – 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond 17
4.31% AER fixed until 14.12.26
£500 - £250,000
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
Website, mobile app
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Beehive Money – 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond 11
4.21% AER fixed until 14.12.27
£500 - £250,000
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
Website, mobile app
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Beehive Money – 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond 9
4.11% AER fixed until 14.12.29
£500 - £250,000
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
Website, mobile app
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What is Beehive Money'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 Beehive Money offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds
Best easy access rate 4.5%
Best cash ISA rate 4.21%
Best fixed-rate bond rate 4.31%
Fixed bond terms 2 years - 5 years
Opening options Website, mobile app
FSCS protection

How to open an account

You can open a savings account with Beehive through the app or via the website. You will need to provide a few details about yourself and details of a nominated bank account. This must be a valid UK current account.

Age restrictions vary depending on the account, but all accounts require you to be a UK resident with a UK-registered mobile number and email address.

Documents needed to open an account

To open an account with Beehive Money you will need to have your National Insurance number to hand, along with your driving licence or passport.

Is Beehive Money safe?

Yes, your money is protected up to a total of £85,000 under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme across the Nottingham Building Society group which includes Beehive Money.

Beehive Money is a trading name of Nottingham Building Society which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Pros and cons of Beehive Money

Pros

  • Ethical banking. Beehive uses its money to invest in local communities and responsible causes.
  • Low deposit requirement. Many savings accounts can be opened with a deposit of £10 or less.
  • Flexibility. Range of different savings accounts to choose from, whether you want to lock your funds away or access them as needed.
  • FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £85,000 per person.

Cons

  • No children’s savings. There are no savings accounts designed for those under the age of 18.
  • Online only. You can only manage your account online or via the app.
  • Better rates elsewhere? Some of the savings accounts on offer from Beehive don’t offer particularly competitive interest rates.

Customer service information for Beehive Money

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

Our verdict: Is a savings account from Beehive Money worth it?

If you’re happy to manage your savings account online or via an app, a savings account from Beehive Money could be right up your street. However, bear in mind that the choice of savings accounts is not as wide ranging as some of its competitors and interest rates are also fairly low in comparison.

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