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Santander savings accounts
Santander offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 6%.
No prizes for guessing which Spanish city was the birthplace of the bank Santander. Since its entry into the UK market in 2004, Banco Santander has acquired 3 former British building societies and formed the retail and commercial giant that stands today. Santander's top savings rate of 6% is available on its easy access account.
Easy access savings accounts
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Santander's top easy access rate of 6% is the best currently on the market.
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How we picked theseCash ISAs
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Santander's best cash ISA rate of 4.1% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 6%.
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How we picked theseFixed-rate bonds
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Santander's best fixed-rate bond rate of 3.7% is lower than today's market-best rate of 4.75%.
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How we picked theseRegular savings accounts
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Santander's best regular savings account rate of 5% is significantly lower than today's market-best rate of 7.5%.
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Santander's best business savings account rate of 3.49% is lower than today's market-best rate of 4.55%.
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What is Santander'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 Santander offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.
| Savings account types include | Easy access, cash ISAs, fixed-rate bonds, regular savers, business |
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| Best easy access rate | 6% |
| Best cash ISA rate | 4.1% |
| Best fixed-rate bond rate | 3.7% |
| Best regular saver rate | 5% |
| Best business savings account rate | 3.49% |
| Fixed bond terms | 1 year - 3 years |
| Opening options | Branch, website, mobile app, post, telephone |
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How do I decide which account is for me?
Firstly, you need to decide what you’re looking for in a savings account. How often are you planning to withdraw your money? How much money can you afford to save each month?
Typically fixed-rate bonds give you better interest rates. So, if you’re looking to put away a lump sum to mature, then these might be what you’re looking for.
Easy-access or instant-access accounts, on the other hand, give customers more flexibility. So if you’re saving on a budget, or you’re trying to store up cash for a big spend in a few months time (a wedding perhaps), then these might be for you.
Work out what you need before comparing the different offers available for certain types of savings accounts. Once you’ve done that, it’s useful to look at:
- Interest rates
- Fees (if there are any)
- Access to cash (if you need quick access, for instance)
Does Santander offer internet or mobile banking?
Yes. It offers both physical and digital banking services. You can open most of its savings accounts and ISAs by going online, on your mobile, or heading in branch.
However, you can’t manage all types of account online or in the app. Fixed-rate cash ISAs, for instance, are “view only” in online and mobile banking.
Santander customer reviews
In our independent 2025 customer satisfaction survey, 67% of Santander’s users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend.
The app has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from more than 1.3 million reviews on the App Store. On Google Play, Santander has a score of 4.6 from more than 292,000 Android app users (updated April 2025).
What are the pros and cons of banking with Santander?
Pros
- Online banking. Apply for its savings accounts online or in the app. You can manage many of its savings accounts on your phone or computer too.
- Physical presence. There are more than 300 branches in the UK. If you’re unsure about opening a savings account, head to your local branch and get some advice.
- Range of accounts. Whether you’re looking for instant access or longer term savings, Santander has a number of accounts to choose from.
Cons
- Exclusive rates. You may have to switch your current account to Santander to get the most competitive rates.
- ISA bonds can’t be managed online. You will have to manage them in branch or by phone instead.
Santander and Finder Awards
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Our verdict
Whether you’re looking to save little and often or in big chunks, for yourself or for a child, Santander’s plethora of savings accounts means you shouldn’t have a problem finding one to suit. Just to be sure to check out the market’s current top offers first to see how Santander savings accounts weigh up against the competition in terms of benefits, rates and fees.
We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms "best", "top", "cheap" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our terms of use. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Defaqto. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.
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