What interest rate does the Paragon Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account pay?

The Paragon Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account pays 4.00% AER, fixed for one year.

How much interest could I earn?

Saving £10,000 for 1 year would earn about £400 at 4.00% 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 £1,000.

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, annually or on each anniversary of opening.

Who can open this account?

New and existing Paragon Bank customers can open it.

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 one-year fixed rate bonds?

At 4.00% AER it ranks 59th of 69 one-year fixed rate bonds we track. The best pays 5.12% and the average is 4.47%.

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Paragon Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account Review

A one-year fixed rate bond from Paragon Bank, with a £1,000 minimum deposit. It ranks 59th of 69 one-year fixed rate bonds we track.

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Fixed rate · 1 year

4.00%AER

Rate checked Oct 2026Got this account? Leave a review

Protection

FSCS£120,000

Min balance

£1,000

Max balance

No limit

Access

At maturity only

Interest paid

Monthly/Annually/Anniversary

How It Stacks Up

Ranks 59th of 69

1-year fixed bonds we track

Below average

This account 4.00%

UK CPI (Aug 2026): 3.10%; Pays 0.90% more
Average 1-year fixed: 4.47%; Pays 0.47% less
Best 1-year fixed: 5.12%; Pays 1.12% 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 1 year
Con: You need at least £1,000 to open it

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Estimated returns with Paragon Bank's Fixed Rate

What you could earn with Paragon Bank's 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account.

Estimated interest

£1,000 saved

£40.00

At 4% AER

£5,000 saved

£200

At 4% AER

£10,000 saved

£400

At 4% AER

£50,000 saved

£2,000

At 4% 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.

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Our Expert Opinion on Paragon Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account

Jan WatermannCo-Founder, DepositScout

Paragon Bank's 1 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account pays 4%, which sits below the market average for fixed-rate savings and 1.35% behind the current leader at 5.35% across fixed-rate accounts. The rate does at least beat August 2026 CPI inflation of 3.1% by 0.90%, so your money holds real value over the term. The minimum deposit is £1,000 and, as with any fixed bond, you cannot access your money until maturity, so only commit funds you can genuinely set aside. If you want a one-year fix, OakNorth Bank's Fixed Term 12 Months at 4.96% is worth a look first.

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