Best Regular Saver Accounts

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Bank of Scotland bank logo

Bank of Scotland

8.00%
AER
Fixed
Monthly Saver
Interest Paid
Monthly
Max Interest
£130
Lloyds Bank bank logo

Lloyds Bank

8.00%
AER
Fixed
Club Lloyds Monthly Saver
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£208
Santander bank logo

Santander

8.00%
AER
Variable
Regular Saver
Interest Paid
Anniversary
Max Interest
£104

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Halifax bank logo

Halifax

8.00%
AER
Regular Saver
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£130
Zopa bank logo

Zopa

7.10%
AER
Variable
Biscuit Current Account
Interest Paid
Monthly
Max Interest
£37.27
First Direct bank logo

First Direct

7.00%
AER
Fixed
Regular Saver Account
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£136.5
The Co-operative Bank bank logo

The Co-operative Bank

7.00%
AER
Variable
Regular Saver Account
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£113.75
Nationwide bank logo

Nationwide

6.50%
AER
Variable
Flex Regular Saver
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£84.5
Monmouthshire Building Society bank logo

Monmouthshire Building Society

6.00%
AER
Variable
Regular Saver Account
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£195
Skipton Building Society bank logo

Skipton Building Society

5.75%
AER
Variable
Regular Saver
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£93.44
Manchester BS bank logo

Manchester BS

5.40%
AER
Variable
Regular Saver
Interest Paid
On maturity
Max Interest
£675
NatWest bank logo

NatWest

5.25%
AER
Variable
Digital Regular Saver
Interest Paid
Monthly
Max Interest

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Regular Savers at a glance

Best rate today
8.00% AER
Top provider
Lloyds Bank
Accounts tracked
42
Providers tracked
33
Protection
FSCS up to £120,000
Rates checked
2 August 2026

Regular savers reward the habit, not the balance: the headline rate only ever applies to money that's actually in the account, so your real return over the year is roughly half what the headline suggests. The best regular saver is usually one linked to a current account you already hold, since those pay the very top rates.

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What is a regular saver account?

A regular saver (also called a monthly saver) flips the usual savings model: instead of depositing a lump sum, you pay in a fixed maximum each month — commonly between £25 and £300 — and in return the bank pays a much higher interest rate than standard accounts, often for a fixed 12-month term.

The catch people miss: the headline rate only applies to the money in the account at any given time. Your first deposit earns interest for the full year, but your last deposit only earns it for a month. In practice, a 7% regular saver on £300/month earns roughly the same cash interest as a good easy access account holding the full amount from day one — the regular saver is still the better deal for money you're saving gradually, just not the windfall the headline implies.

Many of the very best regular savers are loyalty products, available only to customers who hold the bank's current account. Rules also vary on missed months and withdrawals — some accounts are relaxed, others close the account or slash the rate.

How to open a regular saver

Opening is quick, but eligibility is the thing to check first — the top accounts are usually reserved for existing current account customers.

1Step 1 of 5

Check eligibility. If a regular saver requires the provider's current account, factor in whether you want that account (or already have it).

2Step 2 of 5

Compare the monthly deposit cap against what you can actually save — a higher rate on a £25/month cap can earn less cash than a slightly lower rate on £300/month.

3Step 3 of 5

Check the rules on missed payments and withdrawals. The most flexible accounts allow both; the strictest close your account.

4Step 4 of 5

Apply online or in-app, then set up a standing order for a day or two after payday so saving happens automatically.

5Step 5 of 5

Diarise the maturity date (usually 12 months). Most regular savers convert to a low-paying account at maturity — that's the moment to open a fresh one.

Regular Savers pros and cons

Pros

  • The highest headline rates on the market, often well above easy access
  • Builds a monthly saving habit with a fixed, affordable commitment
  • Rates are usually fixed for the 12-month term
  • FSCS protection up to £120,000 per person, per banking licence
  • Low monthly minimums — many start from £25 or less

Cons

  • Monthly deposit caps mean the high rate applies to a small, slowly-growing balance
  • Real cash earned is far less than the headline rate suggests
  • The best accounts are often exclusive to the bank's current account customers
  • Many accounts penalise missed months or withdrawals
  • Most last only 12 months, then dump your balance into a low-rate account

Is my money safe in a regular saver?

Yes — regular savers are ordinary deposit accounts, protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per person, per authorised banking licence. Every regular saver listed on DepositScout is FSCS protected.

One practical note: if you hold a regular saver alongside a current account and other savings at the same bank, the FSCS limit covers the combined total across that banking licence — not each account separately.

Tax and the Personal Savings Allowance

Regular saver interest counts towards your Personal Savings Allowance (£1,000 tax-free for basic-rate taxpayers, £500 for higher-rate). Because deposit caps keep balances modest, a single regular saver rarely breaches the allowance on its own — but the interest still counts alongside your other accounts.

If you're saving monthly and your total interest is pushing past your allowance, consider a Cash ISA instead: many providers offer regular-saver-style ISAs, and all ISA interest is tax-free.

Work out what you'll keep after taxFree UK savings tax calculator — personal allowance, tax bands and take-home interest.

Regular Savers FAQs

Straight answers to the questions savers actually ask.

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