Metro Bank

Metro Bank savings accounts review

Metro Bank offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 4.01%.

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Founded in 2010, Metro Bank was the first high-street bank to open its doors in the UK in more than 100 years. The bank offers a wide range of financial products, including a number of different savings accounts and ISAs. See our analysis of them below.

Easy access savings accounts

Table: sorted by interest rate
Metro Bank's best easy access rate of 1.4% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 5.12%.
Name Product Account type Withdrawals Min. opening balance Interest rate Deposit protection Open via Incentive Apply link
Metro Bank – Instant Access Cash ISA
Cash ISA
Instant access
£0
1.4% AER variable
FSCS logo
protected
Open via: branch
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Metro Bank – Instant Access Savings Account
Variable
Instant access
£0
1.15% AER variable
FSCS logo
protected
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Cash ISAs

Table: sorted by interest rate
Metro Bank's best cash ISA rate of 3.76% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 4.65%.
Name Product Interest rate Minimum investment Interest paid Withdrawals Deposit protection Open via Incentive Apply link
Metro Bank – 3 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
3.76% AER fixed for 3 years
£1
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
3.76% AER fixed for 1 year
£1
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – 5 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
3.76% AER fixed for 5 years
£1
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
3.76% AER fixed for 2 years
£1
Yearly
Withdrawals not permitted
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – Instant Access Cash ISA
1.4% AER variable
£1
Yearly
Instant access
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protected
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Fixed-rate bonds

Table: sorted by interest rate
Metro Bank's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.01% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5.35%.
Name Product Interest rate Invest Interest paid Withdrawals Open via Deposit protection Open via Incentive Apply link
Metro Bank – Fixed Term Savings Account
4.01% AER fixed for 3 years
£500 - £2,000,000
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – Fixed Term Savings Account
4.01% AER fixed for 3 years
£500 - £2,000,000
Anniversary of account opening
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – Fixed Term Savings Account
4.01% AER fixed for 1.5 years
£500 - £2,000,000
Anniversary of account opening
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – Fixed Term Savings Account
4.01% AER fixed for 1.5 years
£500 - £2,000,000
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website
FSCS logo
protected
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Metro Bank – Fixed Term Savings Account
4.01% AER fixed for 1 year
£500 - £2,000,000
Monthly
Withdrawals not permitted
Branch, website
FSCS logo
protected
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Business savings accounts

Table: sorted by interest rate
Metro Bank's best business savings account rate of 3.51% is lower than today's market-best rate of 4.5%.
Name Product Interest rate and type Interest paid Invest Term Open via Incentive Apply link
Metro Bank – Business Fixed Term Deposit Account
3.51% AER fixed
On maturity
from £5,000
1 year
Open via: branch
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Metro Bank – Community Fixed Term Deposit Account
3.51% AER fixed
Monthly
£5,000 - £10,000,000
1 year
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Overview of Metro Bank savings

Savings account types include Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, business
Best easy access rate 1.4%
Best cash ISA rate 3.76%
Best fixed-rate bond rate 4.01%
Best business savings account rate 3.51%
Fixed bond terms 3 months - 3 years
Opening options Branch, website
FSCS protection

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How to open an account

You can open a Metro Bank savings account online by filling in a form. The process should take around 10 minutes and you’ll need:

  • An email address
  • UK mobile number
  • Photo ID
  • A device with a camera to take a selfie

You’ll need to provide some details about yourself and your finances and you’ll need to set up online banking.

Alternatively, you can apply for an account in branch.

Documents needed to open an account

To open an account you’ll need to provide a few documents. If you’re a UK, EEA or Swiss national, these include:

  • Proof of identity. A valid passport, EU national ID card or UK driving licence.
  • Proof of address (1 or 2 types depending on circumstances). For example, a UK photocard driving licence, council tax bill, tenancy agreement, bank statement, HMRC document or utility bill.

If you’re not a UK, EEA or Swiss national:

  • You can open an account in branch with a valid passport containing your current visa or biometric residence permit.
  • You’ll also need 1 or 2 proofs of address.

If you’re aged 11–15 you’ll need to go into a store with your parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must provide the documents above, plus one of the following for the child opening the account:

  • Valid passport
  • Birth certificate
  • NHS medical card
  • Child Tax Credit or Child Benefit documentation

Is Metro Bank safe?

Yes, Metro 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). This rises to £170,000 for joint accounts.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Multiple ways to bank. Manage your account online, over the phone, in branch or via the app.
  • Flexibility. Metro Bank offers a range of accounts, whether you’re looking for easy access or long-term gains.
  • Open to all. You can still open an account if you’re not a UK, EEA or Swiss national.
  • FSCS protection. Money in accounts will be protected up to £85,000 per person.

Cons

  • Better rates elsewhere? Metro Bank doesn’t have the most competitive interest rates so shop around to see if you can get higher rates elsewhere.

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

Metro Bank offers a variety of savings accounts to suit different purposes. This means there’s likely to be at least one account for you, whether you want to be able to access your money when required or you’re happy to lock away some funds for a set time. Account holders also benefit from being able to open accounts online or in branch, and being able to manage their money in multiple ways. Plus, these accounts are not restricted to UK, EEA or Swiss nationals only.

That said, it’s worth checking out our other reviews first to see how Metro Bank savings accounts compare to others on the market.

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Savings ratings

★★★★★ — Excellent
★★★★★ — Good
★★★★★ — Average
★★★★★ — Subpar
★★★★★ — Poor

Our customer satisfaction scores ("Customers say") are based on a survey of 2,224 customers carried out in December 2022.

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