Starling Bank Easy Saver (Existing Customers) Review

One of the best-paying easy access accounts, from Starling Bank. It ranks 31st of 159 easy access accounts we track.

Variable rate

4.00%AER

Then 2.50% after 6 months

Needs a Starling Bank current account

Protection

FSCS£120,000

Min balance

£1

Max balance

£1,000,000

Access

Instant

Interest paid

Monthly

The Rate You'll Get

Up to £25,000

4%AER

Includes 2.50% fixed bonus for 6 months

£25,001 to £1m

2.50%AER

How It Stacks Up

Ranks 31st of 159

Easy access accounts we track

Among the best
This account 4.00%
UK CPI (Aug 2026)
3.10%
Pays 0.90% more
Average easy access
2.86%
Pays 1.14% more
Best easy access
5.00%
Pays 1.00% less

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

A better-paying alternative

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Tembo

HomeSaver

4.55%

AER

  • Pays 0.55% more than this Starling Bank account
  • Instant access, open with £10

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A Good Fit For

  • Pro: Savers who want instant access
  • Pro: Savers who want a monthly income

Worth Weighing Up

  • Con: Rate drops to 2.50% after 6 months
  • Con: The rate is variable, so it can go down
  • Con: You need a Starling Bank current account to open it

Good to Know

Current account required and the introductory bonus rate is available only for Easy Saver applications made from the 1st October 2026.

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Estimated returns with Starling Bank's Easy Access

What you could earn with Starling Bank's Easy Saver (Existing Customers).

Estimated interest

£1,000 saved

£40.00

At 4% AER

£5,000 saved

£200

At 4% AER

£10,000 saved

£400

At 4% AER

£1,000,000 saved

£40,000

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.

Our Expert Opinion on Starling Bank Easy Saver (Existing Customers)

Jan WatermannCo-Founder, DepositScout

The 4.00% headline rate only applies to the first £25,000 and includes a 1.50% boost for six months, after which the rate drops to 2.50%, so this account suits existing Starling customers who want a short-term home for a modest sum. At near market average, it sits 1.00% behind the easy access leader at 5.00%, though it does beat August 2026 CPI of 3.1% by 0.90%. If you want 4.00% without the tier or boost complexity, Revolut's Instant Access Savings matches it.

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