What interest rate does the UBL UK 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit pay?

The UBL UK 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit pays 4.16% AER, fixed for 5 years.

How much interest could I earn?

Saving £10,000 for 5 years would earn about £2,260 at 4.16% 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 £2,000 and up to £1,000,000.

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 at the end of the term.

Who can open this account?

New and existing UBL UK customers can open it. You can open it online, in branch, by post, 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 4.16% AER it ranks 34th of 39 five-year fixed rate bonds we track. The best pays 5.37% and the average is 4.79%.

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UBL UK 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit Review

A five-year fixed rate bond from UBL UK, with a £2,000 minimum deposit. It ranks 34th of 39 five-year fixed rate bonds we track.

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Fixed rate · 5 years

4.16%AER

Rate checked Oct 2026Got this account? Leave a review

Protection

FSCS£120,000

Min balance

£2,000

Max balance

£1,000,000

Access

At maturity only

Interest paid

Monthly/Annually/On maturity

How It Stacks Up

Ranks 34th of 39

5-year fixed bonds we track

Well below average

This account 4.16%

UK CPI (Aug 2026): 3.10%; Pays 1.06% more
Average 5-year fixed: 4.79%; Pays 0.63% less
Best 5-year fixed: 5.37%; Pays 1.21% 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
Con: You need at least £2,000 to open it

Good to Know

Early withdrawal (including partial withdrawal) is allowed only at the Bank's discretion and under extenuating circumstances.

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Estimated returns with UBL UK's Fixed Rate

What you could earn with UBL UK's 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit.

Estimated interest

£5,000 saved

£1,130

At 4.16% AER

£10,000 saved

£2,260

At 4.16% AER

£50,000 saved

£11,302

At 4.16% AER

£1,000,000 saved

£226,041

At 4.16% 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 UBL UK 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit

Jan WatermannCo-Founder, DepositScout

UBL UK's 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit pays 4.16%, which beats August 2026 CPI of 3.1% by 1.06%, so your money does grow in real terms over the five years. That said, the rate sits below the market average for fixed-rate accounts, and 1.21% behind the category leader at 5.37% - Skipton Building Society's 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond pays 5.00% if you want to close that gap. The real catch is the total lockup: no withdrawals before maturity, so only commit funds you genuinely will not need for five years.

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