Meteor savings platform review
Looking for a new way to manage your savings? Find out if Meteor could help.

By
Rachel WaitUpdated
Making sure your savings are always earning the highest rates of interest can feel like a bit of a chore. After all, it often means regularly checking and comparing which accounts offer the top rates and moving your money whenever a better deal appears – which typically involves making a new application with a new provider.
However, savings platforms like Meteor make moving to a new savings account far less hassle, as this guide explains.
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How we picked theseEstablished in 2006, Meteor is a savings and investments platform that brings together multiple savings accounts and investment products in one place.
Once you’ve signed up to Meteor, you will need to pay at least £500 into your main account. You can then transfer this to your chosen investment or savings accounts – though be aware these accounts may have their own minimum deposit requirements.
Through the platform, you can view, manage and access a range of different accounts with one login. This makes it easier to monitor how your accounts are performing, as well as switch to a better account when you spot one to maximise the return on your cash.
Instead of filling out a new application form each time you want to move to a new savings account, you can simply switch to a new account on the platform, saving time and hassle.
The downside is that Meteor only works with a select number of partner banks, which means you might not always have access to the most competitive accounts on the market. This makes it essential to consider what’s more important to you – convenience or accessing the very best rates possible.
You can open the following types of savings accounts through the Meteor platform:
Meteor also offers stocks and shares ISAs, structured products and structured deposit investments.
Yes, Meteor Asset Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Any money deposited into a savings account through Meteor will be covered under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per person, per institution.
Note that this limit is provided per banking group, so it’s important to check whether your chosen savings providers are part of the same group, especially if you’re likely to exceed the £120,000 limit.
If you’re investing, keep in mind that the value of your investment can go down as well as up, and you could get back less than you originally invested.
Many of us lead busy lives which means keeping an eye on your savings accounts isn’t always top priority. Using a savings platform like Meteor can make this much easier, helping you stay on top of the best savings rates and switch to a better deal when you find one.
However, remember that Meteor only works with a select number of providers, which means you might not get access to the very best rates out there. Ultimately, you need to decide whether convenience or maximising the returns on your money is more important to you.
Yes, Meteor is free to use. You won’t be charged any platform fees.
Yes, you can transfer an ISA to Meteor. You can do this online or by downloading an ISA transfer form and providing the necessary information offline.
If you haven’t deposited your funds into a savings account, this can be returned to your bank within one working day. If you have paid money into a savings account, how quickly you can access it depends on the type of savings account.
Easy access accounts typically let you withdraw funds within one business day, but you must give the required notice to withdraw money from a notice account. If you have a fixed rate bond, you will need to wait until the end of the bond’s term before you can access your cash.
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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