What interest rate does the Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account pay?

The Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account pays 1.60% AER variable. Up to 1.80% on some tiers.

How much interest could I earn?

Saving £10,000 for 1 year would earn about £160 at 1.60% AER. This assumes the rate stays the same and interest stays in the account.

How much can I pay in?

You can deposit at least £1 and up to £500,000.

Who can open this account?

New and existing Chorley Building Society customers can open it. You can open it online, in branch or by post.

Is my money protected?

Yes. Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per person, per banking licence.

How does it compare with other easy access accounts?

At 1.60% AER it ranks 116th of 152 easy access accounts we track. The best pays 5.00% and the average is 2.83%.

Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account Review: 1.60% AER (Oct 2026)

Protection

FSCS£120,000

Min balance

£1

Max balance

£500,000

Access

Instant

Interest paid

Annually

Rate Tiers

£1 – £84,999

1.60%AER

£85,000 – £169,999

1.70%AER

£170,000 – £500,000

1.80%AER

How It Stacks Up

Ranks 116th of 152

Easy access accounts we track

Well below average

This account 1.60%

UK CPI (Aug 2026): 3.10%; Pays 1.50% less
Average easy access: 2.83%; Pays 1.23% less
Best easy access: 5.00%; Pays 3.40% less

Inflation: ONS. Averages and best rates: accounts on DepositScout.

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A Good Fit For

Pro: New and existing savers
Pro: Savers who want instant access

Worth Weighing Up

Con: The rate is variable, so it can go down

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Estimated returns with Chorley Building Society's Easy Access

What you could earn with Chorley Building Society's Over 60's Easy Access Account.

Estimated interest

£1,000 saved

£16.00

At 1.6% AER

£5,000 saved

£80.00

At 1.6% AER

£10,000 saved

£160

At 1.6% AER

£500,000 saved

£9,000

At 1.8% AER

Estimated over one year, if the rate stays the same and interest is left in. Amounts outside the account's minimum or maximum aren't shown.

Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account Review

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How It Stacks Up

A Good Fit For

Worth Weighing Up

Good to Know

Estimated returns with Chorley Building Society's Easy Access

Our Expert Opinion on Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account

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Common questions about the Over 60's Easy Access Account

What interest rate does the Chorley Building Society Over 60's Easy Access Account pay?

How much interest could I earn?

How much can I pay in?

Can I withdraw my money?

When is interest paid?

Who can open this account?

Is my money protected?

How does it compare with other easy access accounts?

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