Protection
FSCS£120,000
Min balance
£1,000
Max balance
£500,000
Access
At maturity only
Interest paid
Monthly
How It Stacks Up
Ranks 3rd of 37
5-year fixed bonds we track
- UK CPI (Aug 2026)
- 3.10%
- Pays 2.23% more
- Average 5-year fixed
- 4.77%
- Pays 0.56% more
- Best 5-year fixed
- 5.35%
- About the same
Inflation: ONS. Averages and best rates: accounts on DepositScout.
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 61 months
- Con: You need at least £1,000 to open it
Good to Know
If a payment date falls on a non-working day, payment is made on the next working day. On maturity, funds default into a 30-day Notice account if no instructions are received; withdrawals without penalty are allowed within 30 days of maturity.
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