What happens when my fixed rate bond matures?

Unless you instruct the bank otherwise, your funds will be transferred to a Matured Funds Access Account.

Can I open a joint savings account?

Yes, you can open a joint fixed rate bond with Secure Trust Bank.

How do I pay money into my account?

You will need to transfer funds electronically from your nominated account.

Secure Trust Bank savings review

Established in 1952 in the West Midlands, Secure Trust Bank offers a range of savings accounts and lending services to more than a million customers.

Secure Trust Bank's top savings rate of 4.2% is available on one of its fixed-rate bond accounts.

Cash ISAs

Fixed-rate bonds

Cash ISAs

Table: sorted by interest rate

Secure Trust Bank's best cash ISA rate of 4% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5%.

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Product	Rate	Minimum investment	Interest paid	Withdrawals	Deposit protection	Open via	Incentive	Table product description
Secure Trust Bank – 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA (31.Jul.26)	4% AER fixed until 31.07.26	£1,000	Yearly	Withdrawals not permitted	protected	Open via: website.	Go to site View details	loading Fetching your data...
Secure Trust Bank – 5 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA (30.Jul.30)	3.9% AER fixed until 30.07.30	£1,000	Yearly	Withdrawals not permitted	protected	Open via: website.	Go to site View details	loading Fetching your data...

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Fixed-rate bonds

Table: sorted by interest rate

Secure Trust Bank's best fixed-rate bond rate of 4.2% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 5%.

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Product	Rate	Invest	Interest paid	Withdrawals	Open via	Deposit protection	Open via	Incentive	Table product description
Secure Trust Bank – 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond (31.Jul.26)	4.2% AER fixed until 31.07.26	£1,000 - £1,000,000	Yearly	Withdrawals not permitted	Website	protected	Open via: website.	Go to site View details	loading Fetching your data...
Secure Trust Bank – 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond (30.Jul.30)	4.15% AER fixed until 30.07.30	£1,000 - £1,000,000	Yearly	Withdrawals not permitted	Website	protected	Open via: website.	Go to site View details	loading Fetching your data...

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What is Secure Trust 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 Secure Trust Bank offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.

Savings account types include	Cash isas, fixed-rate bonds
Best cash ISA rate	4%
Best fixed-rate bond rate	4.2%
Fixed bond terms	1 year 1 month - 5 years 1 month
Opening options	Website
FSCS protection

How to open a Secure Trust savings account

To open an account with Secure Trust Bank, you will need to be at least 18 years old and a UK resident. You can apply for an account online by filling in a short application form – this should only take 10 minutes. You will need to provide personal details including your name, address, email address, phone number and National Insurance number. You will also need to provide details of a UK bank account in your name, which will be your nominated account.

Documents needed to open an account

When you apply for an account with Secure Trust Bank, it will aim to verify your identity electronically via a credit reference agency, so you shouldn’t need to provide any documents.

If your identity cannot be verified this way, you may have to provide proof of ID such as a passport or driving licence.

Is Secure Trust Bank safe?

Yes, Secure Trust 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

Flexibility. Secure Trust Bank offers a number of savings 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.
Easy to open an account. The application process should only take 10 minutes, and you shouldn’t need to provide any documents.

Cons

No bank branches. You can only manage your account online or by phone.
Strict deposit requirements. Each deposit must be for at least £1,000.

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

Secure Trust Bank offers a number of competitive savings accounts, including a wide range of fixed rate bonds. This means that whether you’re after an easy access account, a short-term fixed rate bond or a longer-term option, there should be something for you.

However, you will need to be happy banking online or over the phone if you want to open an account with Secure Trust Bank. And as always, it pays to shop around to check what else is out there before making any final decisions.

Frequently asked questions

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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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