Active Savings Account
Access great savings rates from multiple banks. All through one online account.
Revolutionise the way you save
Through one online account, you can hold savings from multiple banks and building societies.
Take the hassle out of earning interest
Forget the faff of multiple savings accounts and logins. Move cash between banks and savings products in minutes. All through a single login.
Options to keep your cash working
If your fixed rate is maturing, we'll keep you updated on your options to earn more interest. As well as the best rates on the platform.
Some of the best rates on offer through the Active Savings Account
Easy access
Pays a variable interest rate. Withdraw money at any time - it usually takes 1 working day.
Limited access
Pays a variable interest rate. Limited number of money withdrawals without penalty.
Fixed rate
Pays a fixed interest rate for the length of the term. Withdraw money at the end of the term.
Easy access
4.75% | 4.65%
(AER
|
Gross)
1 year
5.16% | 5.16%
(AER
|
Gross)
6 months
5.11% | 5.05%
(AER
|
Gross)
2 years
5.05% | 5.05%
(AER
|
Gross)
Easy access
4.75% | 4.65%
(AER
|
Gross)
6 Months
5.11% | 5.05%
(AER
|
Gross)
1 year
5.16% | 5.16%
(AER
|
Gross)
2 years
5.05% | 5.05%
(AER
|
Gross)
Source for market leading rates: Moneyfacts, 13 Mar 2024 at 9:01am. Please note products can be added or withdrawn at any time.
When your money is in a savings product through Active Savings, it’s held by that bank or building society. If they were to fail, the FSCS will protect eligible deposits up to £85,000 per banking licence.
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The Active Savings service is provided by Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited (company number 8355960). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 915119). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with firm reference 901007 for the issuing of electronic money.
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AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products.
Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs.
AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.
Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs. Tax treatment can change. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.
If you are considering adding money to this savings product, please ensure you have opened an Active Savings Account and given us your instructions before the application deadline.
The savings of private individuals held with authorised banks and building societies are covered under FSCS. All of our partner banks are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and covered under FSCS.
AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) shows what the interest rate/expected profit rate would be if it was paid and compounded once each year. It helps you compare the rates on different savings products. Once you have opened a fixed term product the rate won't change, but rates on easy access products can vary.
Gross means the rate without any tax removed. Interest/profits are paid gross. You are responsible for paying any tax due on interest/profits that exceed your Personal Savings Allowance to HM Revenue & Customs. Tax treatment can change.
Great rates
Great rates
Pick and mix between consistently competitive easy access and fixed rate savings.
Multiple banks
Multiple banks
Choose rates from our wealth of banking partners and spend less time shopping around.
One place
One place
Manage everything through one login. Spread cash across banks without the hassle.
Tax and your Personal Savings Allowance
You could earn up to £1,000 of interest tax free, depending on which income tax band you're in. This is known as your Personal Savings Allowance.
Interest you earn over your allowance could be subject to income tax. Benefits depend on individual circumstances and rules can change.
All interest paid into your Active Savings account is paid without tax deducted, and counts towards your Personal Savings Allowance.
Grow your savings free of charge
We do not charge any set-up, annual, or exit fees for Active Savings Accounts.
Instead, we charge our banking partners who pay us a percentage fee for every product they may have on our platform.
This means the same or similar products offered directly by the banks and building societies may have different rates to those available on Active Savings.
Our banking partners
Protecting your money
FSCS protection: Money held in a savings product with one of our banking partners has Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection up to £85,000.
Fully regulated: Our banking partners are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.
Safeguarding: Money with Active Savings which isn't in a savings product is held in the cash hub. As Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Ltd is not a bank, money in the cash hub is not covered by the FSCS. Instead, it's protected under the Financial Conduct Authority's safeguarding rules.
Account security: Alongside your usual log in details and account encryption technology, we use two-factor authentication with automatic timeouts to help protect you and your money.
How it works
- Add your money to the Active Savings Account.
- Choose as many products as you like from our different banking partners.
- Spread your money across the products.
- Withdraw your money or select a new product to save into.
Ready to get started?
Open an Active Savings Account. Deposit your cash and watch your savings grow.
Insights
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This website is issued by Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited (company number 1896481), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference 115248.
The Active Savings service is provided by Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited (company number 8355960). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 915119). Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with firm reference 901007 for the issuing of electronic money.
Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited and Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Limited are subsidiaries of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (company number 2122142).