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Instant Access

Our Instant Access savings account makes saving simple. Open with just £1, save what you can and withdraw money when you need it, giving you control over your savings as they grow.

Find out more and apply below.

Interest rate (AER)
£1-£100,000
3.84%
£100,000.01+
0.00%
Variable/Fixed
Variable
Min/Max amount
£1 - £500,000
Withdrawals
Yes and without penalty

Suitable for savers who:

  • want instant access to their savings
  • want to save as little or as much as they can each month
  • are 18 years or over
  • want to manage the account online, via the Mobile App, by phone or in our Branches

Not for savers who:

  • are looking for a fixed interest rate

Is this the right product for you?

Please read the Key Product Information below before applying

  • What is the interest rate?
    • £1-£100,000 3.84% AER*.
    • £100,001+ 0.00% AER*.
    • We calculate the interest daily and pay it annually on 31st December. Interest can be added to your account or paid to your nominated account.
    • You do not earn any interest on money in the account over £100,000. You cannot have more than £500,000 in your account.
    • *AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. The gross rate is the interest rate payable before tax.
  • Can Bath Building Society change the interest rate?
    • The interest rate is variable, so it can go up or down at any time.
    • For more details about why we might change the rate, you should read your Welcome to your Bath Building Society Account brochure.
  • What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

          £1,038.40

    • This would be the balance after 12 months if £1,000 was paid in, all interest was paid back into the account, there was no change to the interest rate and no money was taken out or paid in.
    • This is just an example to help you compare accounts. It does not take into account what you may do with the money in your account.
  • How do I open and manage my account?
    • You must live in the UK to open this account. You can open it with as little as £1.
    • You can open an account on our website or by visiting one of our Branches in Bath.
    • You can manage the accounts you hold with us through Bath Online, or by using our Mobile App. You can register for Bath Online on our website, and you can register for the Mobile App on your smartphone.
    • Account holder identification will be required. This is usually obtained through our electronic identity verification service. However, if this proves inconclusive, here’s some popular ways to verify your ID.
  • Can I withdraw money?
    • This is an instant access account. You can take out money whenever you wish in a Branch, up to a maximum of £500 without telling us first. If you tell us first, you can withdraw up to £2,000 the next day.
    • You can withdraw by cheque from our Branches in Bath. There is no limit to how much you can withdraw.
    • You can also ask us to make a faster payment to your nominated account. This can be done on Bath Online, through the Mobile App, or in a Branch. You can also send us a signed letter in the post, or an email from your nominated email address.

     

  • Additional information
    • This account is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You should read your FSCS Information and Exclusions sheet for more information about how your money is protected.
    • This account is a savings account, not a payment account as outlined in the Payment Services Regulation 2017.
    • You should read your Welcome to your Bath Building Society Account brochure to fully understand how your account works.
    • We can close an account at any time if you act inappropriately, such as by using abusive language.

Important information before you apply

Before you apply please read our terms and conditions document and FSCS information sheet alongside the key product information above to understand how this account works.

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