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Hampshire Trust Bank savings accounts review
Hampshire Trust Bank offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.55%.
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Established in 1977, Hampshire Trust Bank is a privately owned specialist bank that provides asset finance, specialist mortgages and development finance solutions. It also offers a number of savings accounts.
Hampshire Trust Bank's top savings rate of 4.55% is available on one of its business savings accounts.
Easy access savings accounts
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Hampshire Trust Bank's best easy access rate of 4.5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.09%.
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Cash ISAs
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Hampshire Trust Bank's best cash ISA rate of 4.39% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5%.
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Fixed-rate bonds
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Hampshire Trust Bank's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.51% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.76%.
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Notice savings accounts
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Hampshire Trust Bank's best notice savings account rate of 3.95% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5.1%.
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Business savings accounts
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Hampshire Trust Bank's best business savings account rate of 4.55% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5%.
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What is Hampshire Trust Bank'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 Hampshire Trust Bank offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.
| Savings account types include | Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, notice accounts, business |
|---|---|
| Best easy access rate | 4.5% |
| Best cash ISA rate | 4.39% |
| Best fixed-rate bond rate | 4.51% |
| Best notice account rate | 3.95% |
| Best business savings account rate | 4.55% |
| Fixed bond terms | 1 year 6 months - 5 years |
| Notice account periods available | 95 days |
| Opening options | Website |
| FSCS protection |
How to open an account
To open a savings account with Hampshire Trust Bank, you will need to be at least 18 years old and a UK resident. Accounts can be opened online, but if you’re an existing customer, you can also phone or email the bank and it will open the account for you.
You will need to provide personal details such as your name, date of birth and address as well as your existing current account details (this must be with a UK bank).
Documents needed to open an account
You will only need to provide documents if Hampshire Trust Bank is unable to verify your identity and address electronically. In this case, you will need to provide proof of ID such as a passport or driving licence and proof of address such as a council tax bill, utility bill or bank statement.
Is Hampshire Trust Bank safe?
Yes, Hampshire Trust Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and PRA. All eligible deposits are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Pros and cons
Pros
- Easy to open an account. Quick to open an account online and no paper documents usually needed.
- FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £85,000 per person.
- Low deposit required. You can open an account with just £1.
Cons
- Limited range of accounts. Although Hampshire Trust bank has offered cash ISAs and business savings accounts in the past, these are currently unavailable.
- No bank branches. You’ll need to be happy banking online or by phone.
Our verdict: Is a savings account from Hampshire Trust Bank worth it?
The fact you can open almost all Hampshire accounts with just £1 is appealing. Overall, its range of accounts is fairly standard, with some competitive deals. When it periodically issues a table-topping rate, it would be a sensible bet.
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