Hodge Bank savings accounts review

Hodge Bank offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.04%.

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Hodge Bank was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Cardiff. The bank offers both mortgage and savings products, with a range of options to choose from.

Hodge Bank's top savings rate of 4.32% is available on one of its cash ISA accounts.

Easy access savings accounts

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Hodge Bank's best easy access rate of 4.04% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 6%.
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Account type Withdrawals Min. opening balance Rate Deposit protection Open via Incentive
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Easy access
£1
4.04% AER variable
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Cash ISAs

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Hodge Bank's best cash ISA rate of 4.32% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.67%.
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Rate Minimum investment Interest paid Withdrawals Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description
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3.91% AER fixed for 1 year
£1,000
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
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3.91% AER fixed for 1 year
£1,000
Annually
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3.83% AER fixed for 3 years
£1,000
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3.83% AER fixed for 3 years
£1,000
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3.82% AER fixed for 2 years
£1,000
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Fixed-rate bonds

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Hodge Bank's best fixed-rate bond rate of 3.94% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.5%.
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Rate Invest Interest paid Withdrawals Open via Deposit protection Open via Incentive Table product description
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3.94% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1,000
Monthly
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3.94% AER fixed for 1 year
From £1,000
Maturity
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3.93% AER fixed for 5 years
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Annually
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3.93% AER fixed for 5 years
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3.91% AER fixed for 3 years
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What is Hodge 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 Hodge Bank offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds
Best easy access rate 4.04%
Best cash ISA rate 4.32%
Best fixed-rate bond rate 3.94%
Fixed bond terms 1 year - 5 years
Opening options Website
FSCS protection

How to open an account

To open a savings account with Hodge Bank, you will need to be at least 18 years old and a UK resident. All accounts must be opened and managed online.

It takes around 10 minutes to open an account. You will need to fill in an application form, providing personal details such as your name, address and National Insurance number. If you are opening a cash ISA and wish to transfer funds in, you will also need to sign a transfer authority form.

Documents needed to open an account

You shouldn’t need to provide any documents when opening an account as Hodge Bank says it carries out electronic searches to verify your identity. If you are asked for documents, you can send copies by email.

Is Hodge Bank safe?

Yes, Hodge Bank is a trading name of Julian Hodge Bank Limited. It 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 £120,000 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 required.
  • FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £120,000 per person.
  • Competitive interest rates. Many accounts offer decent rates of interest.

Cons

  • Online only. You can only open and manage a savings account online – there are no bank branches.

Our verdict: Is a savings account from Hodge Bank worth it?

If you’re looking for a new savings account and you’re happy to bank online, the accounts on offer from Hodge Bank are certainly worth a look. The interest rates for its easy access account, fixed rate bonds and cash ISAs are all competitive, but it always pays to do some research and check what else is out there first.

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