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Kent Reliance savings accounts review
Kent Reliance offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.93%.
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Founded in 1898, Kent Reliance is a banking services provider based in Kent. It is the trading name of OneSavings Bank and it offers a wide variety of savings accounts. Below, we review these accounts in detail.
Easy access savings accounts
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Kent Reliance's best easy access rate of 3.53% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.12%.
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Cash ISAs
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Kent Reliance's best cash ISA rate of 4.36% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.65%.
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Fixed-rate bonds
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Kent Reliance's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.93% is very slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.35%.
Notice savings accounts
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Kent Reliance's best notice savings account rate of 3.6% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.31%.
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Regular savings accounts
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Kent Reliance's best regular savings account rate of 3.25% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 9%.
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Business savings accounts
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Kent Reliance's best business savings account rate of 3% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.5%.
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Overview of Kent Reliance savings
| Savings account types include | Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, notice accounts, regular savers, business |
|---|---|
| Best easy access rate | 3.53% |
| Best cash ISA rate | 4.36% |
| Best fixed-rate bond rate | 4.93% |
| Best notice account rate | 3.6% |
| Best regular saver rate | 3.25% |
| Best business savings account rate | 3% |
| Fixed bond terms | 1 year - 2 years |
| Notice account periods available | 60 days |
| Opening options | Branch, website |
| FSCS protection |
How to open an account
Depending on the account you choose, you should be able to open it by filling in a form online, sending your form by post or popping into your local branch. You must be at least 18 years old and a UK resident. You will also need to have a UK bank account held in your own name.
You will have a 14-day cooling off period. This means that if you change your mind about opening the account, you can do so within 14 days and your money will be returned to you.
Documents needed to open an account
To open your account, you will need to provide proof of ID such as a valid UK passport, UK driving licence, identity card or HMRC correspondence.
You will also need to provide proof of address such as a UK driving licence, bank or mortgage statement, council tax bill, utility bill or tenancy agreement.
Is Kent Reliance safe?
Yes, Kent Reliance 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). This rises to £170,000 for joint accounts.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Multiple ways to bank. Manage your account online, by post or in branch.
- Flexibility. Kent Reliance offers a range of accounts, whether you’re looking for easy access or long-term gains.
- FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £85,000 per person.
Cons
- Better rates elsewhere? Kent Reliance offers some competitive interest rates, but always check what’s on offer elsewhere first.
- Branch access only for the regular savings account. You’ll need to live near Kent if you wish to open this account.
Our verdict: Is a savings account from Kent Reliance worth it?
Kent Reliance offers an impressive range of savings accounts to suit a wide variety of saving requirements – whether you’re looking for easy access, a longer-term fixed rate account or something for your business. Most accounts can be operated online, by post or in branch too.
However, before taking the plunge, it’s worth checking out our other reviews to see how Kent Reliance savings accounts compare against the wider market.
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★★★★★ — Subpar
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Our customer satisfaction scores ("Customers say") are based on a survey of 2,224 customers carried out in December 2022.
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