Coventry Building Society savings review

Coventry Building Society offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.6%. As well as offering accounts to customers directly, it has partnered with Hargreaves Lansdown to offer accounts through the Hargreaves platform.

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Coventry Building Society

Although it might not sound like a key player in the UK banking scene, Coventry Building Society is in fact the UK’s second largest building society (behind Nationwide), and eighth largest lender. Less surprising (given that it’s a building society), is that it’s a savings and mortgages specialist – regularly offering table-topping rates in both categories. It has also partnered with Hargreaves Lansdown to offer savings accounts through the hugely popular Hargreaves platform. In August 2024, Coventry launched its innovative Sunny Day Saver regular savings account that offers a monthly prize draw as well as paying good interest.

Coventry Building Society's top savings rate of 4.6% is available on its notice account.

Easy access savings accounts

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Coventry Building Society's best easy access rate of 4.5% is lower than today's market-best rate of 6%.
Product Account type Withdrawals Min. opening balance Rate Deposit protection Open via Incentive
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Coventry Building Society 4 Access Saver (2) Statement
Variable Rate
Instant access
£1
4.5% AER variable
FSCS logo
protected
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Coventry Building Society 4 Access Saver (2) Passbook Monthly
Variable Rate
Instant access
£1
4.5% AER variable
FSCS logo
protected
Open via: branch, post, telephone.
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Coventry Building Society 4 Access Saver (2) Statement Monthly
Variable Rate
Instant access
£1
4.5% AER variable
FSCS logo
protected
Open via: website, post, telephone.
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Coventry Building Society 4 Access Saver (2) Passbook
Variable Rate
Instant access
£1
4.5% AER variable
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Coventry Building Society Easy Access Saver (8) (Statement) Monthly
Variable Rate
Instant access
£1
2.4% AER variable
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Cash ISAs

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Coventry Building Society's best cash ISA rate of 4.12% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5.44%.
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Product Rate Minimum investment Interest paid Withdrawals Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description
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Coventry Building Society Fixed ISA (295) 30.09.2026
4.12% AER fixed for 1 year
£1
Annually
Instant access (charge applies )
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Coventry Building Society Fixed ISA (295) 30.09.2026 Monthly
4.12% AER fixed for 1 year
£1
Monthly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Coventry Building Society Fixed ISA (296) 30.09.2027 Monthly
4.01% AER fixed for 2 years
£1
Monthly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Coventry Building Society Fixed ISA (296) 30.09.2027
4.01% AER fixed for 2 years
£1
Annually
Instant access (charge applies )
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Coventry Building Society Fixed ISA (297) 30.09.2028 Monthly
4% AER fixed for 3 years
£1
Monthly
Instant access (charge applies )
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Fixed-rate bonds

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Coventry Building Society's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.2% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.5%.
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Product Rate Invest Interest paid Withdrawals Open via Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description
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Coventry Building Society Fixed Bond (372) 31.08.2026 (Statement)
4.15% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1
Annually
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website, post, telephone
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Coventry Building Society Fixed Bond (372) 31.08.2026 (Statement) Monthly
4.15% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website, post, telephone
FSCS logo
protected
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Coventry Building Society Fixed Bond (372) 31.08.2026 (Passbook)
4.15% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1
Annually
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, post
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Coventry Building Society Fixed Bond (372) 31.08.2026 (Passbook) Monthly
4.15% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, post
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Notice savings accounts

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Coventry Building Society's best notice savings account rate of 4.6% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.84%.
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Product Account type Withdrawals Open with Deposit protection Rate Open via Incentive Table product description
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Coventry Building Society First Home Saver (2)
Variable
60 days notice needed
£1 - £37,000
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4.6% AER variable
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Regular savings accounts

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Coventry Building Society's best regular savings account rate of 4.6% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 8%.
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What is Coventry Building Society'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 Coventry Building Society offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, notice accounts, regular savers
Best easy access rate 4.5%
Best cash ISA rate 4.12%
Best fixed-rate bond rate 4.2%
Best notice account rate 4.6%
Best regular saver rate 4.6%
Fixed bond terms 1 year - 3 years 2 months
Notice account periods available 60 days
Opening options Branch, website, mobile app, post, telephone
FSCS protection

How to open an account

The process for opening a savings account with Coventry Building Society will depend on the account you’ve chosen. But you can usually open it online, by post, over the phone or in branch.

With the exception of the children’s accounts, you will need to be at least 16 years old and a UK resident to open an account.

Documents needed to open an account

To open an account, you will need to provide proof of ID such as a passport or UK driving licence. You will also need to provide proof of address such as a council tax bill or a recent bank statement or utility bill.

Is Coventry Building Society safe?

Yes, Coventry Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and PRA. This means all eligible deposits are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This rises to £170,000 for joint accounts.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Flexibility. There’s a range of accounts to choose from, whether you’re looking for an easy access account or long-term gains.
  • Low minimum age. You can open most accounts from the age of 16.
  • Low minimum deposit. Many accounts can be opened with just £1.
  • FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £85,000 per person.

Cons

  • Better rates elsewhere? Coventry Building Society offers some competitive interest rates, but always check what’s on offer elsewhere first.

Customer service information for Coventry Building Society

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

Our verdict: Is a savings account from Coventry Building Society worth it?

If you’re looking for a new savings account, Coventry Building Society certainly has a wide range to choose from. As well as traditional fixed rate bonds, cash ISAs and easy access accounts, it also offers more bespoke accounts such as its Additional Allowance ISA for those who have lost a partner and a First Home Saver account for those looking to get on the property ladder.

However, as with any type of financial product, before applying for an account, make sure you’ve compared what else is on the market to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Frequently asked questions

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Rachel Wait is a freelance journalist and has been writing about personal finance for more than a decade, covering everything from insurance to mortgages. She has written for a range of personal finance websites and national newspapers, including The Observer, The Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Evening Standard. Rachel is a keen baker in her spare time. See full bio

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