What interest rate does the Halifax Fixed Saver 5 Year pay?

The Halifax Fixed Saver 5 Year pays 4.10% AER, fixed for 5 years.

How much interest could I earn?

Saving £10,000 for 5 years would earn about £2,225 at 4.10% 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 £500.

Can I withdraw my money?

No. Your money is locked in until the fixed term ends, so only put in what you won't need before then.

When is interest paid?

You can choose to have interest paid monthly or annually.

Who can open this account?

New and existing Halifax customers can open it. You can open it online, in branch, in the app or by phone.

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 five-year fixed rate bonds?

At 4.10% AER it ranks 36th of 38 five-year fixed rate bonds we track. The best pays 5.35% and the average is 4.75%.

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Halifax Fixed Saver 5 Year Review

A five-year fixed rate bond from Halifax. It ranks 36th of 38 five-year fixed rate bonds we track.

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Fixed rate · 5 years

4.10%AER

Rate checked Oct 2026Got this account? Leave a review

Protection

FSCS£120,000

Min balance

£500

Max balance

No limit

Access

At maturity only

Interest paid

Monthly/Annually

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How It Stacks Up

Ranks 36th of 38

5-year fixed bonds we track

Well below average

This account 4.10%

UK CPI (Aug 2026): 3.10%; Pays 1.00% more
Average 5-year fixed: 4.75%; Pays 0.65% less
Best 5-year fixed: 5.35%; Pays 1.25% 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 a monthly income

Worth Weighing Up

Con: Your money is locked in for 5 years

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Estimated returns with Halifax's Fixed Rate

What you could earn with Halifax's Fixed Saver 5 Year.

Estimated interest

£1,000 saved

£223

At 4.1% AER

£5,000 saved

£1,113

At 4.1% AER

£10,000 saved

£2,225

At 4.1% AER

£50,000 saved

£11,126

At 4.1% AER

Estimated over the 60-month term, if the rate stays the same and interest is left in. Amounts outside the account's minimum or maximum aren't shown.

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Our Expert Opinion on Halifax Fixed Saver 5 Year

Jan WatermannCo-Founder, DepositScout

Halifax's Fixed Saver 5 Year pays 4.10%, which is below the market average for fixed-rate accounts and 1.25% behind the category leader at 5.35%. That gap matters a lot over five years, and alternatives such as Chetwood Bank's 5 Year Fixed Rate Savings at 5.20% are worth a look. The rate does beat August 2026 CPI of 3.1% by 1.00%, so your money grows in real terms. The main catch is straightforward: no access until maturity, so only commit funds you genuinely will not need for five years.

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