Savings rates


Useful Information

This page provides the current interest rates that apply to RBS savings account. We have a separate page for previous savings interest rates.

Full copies of the fees and rates, and terms and conditions that apply to our personal accounts can be downloaded for our terms and conditions page

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Interest rates for savings accounts

Interest rates for savings accounts no longer available to new customers



Common definitions



Annual Equivalent Rate (AER). This is a notional rate used for interest bearing accounts which illustrates what the interest would be if paid and compounded each year. It helps you to compare the effective rates of credit interest on different accounts.

Gross Rate. This means the interest rate you are paid before the deduction of income tax.

Net Rate. This means the interest rate you are paid after the deduction of income tax.

Direct Saver




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +1.50%1.50%1.20%
£25,000 - £49,9991.20%1.20%0.96%
£10,000 - £24,9991.10%1.10%0.88%
£1 - £9,9991.00%1.00%0.80%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 2 Mar 2009.

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Bonus 30 Account



Annual Interest excluding bonus *

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£100,000 +0.30%0.30%0.24%
£1 - £99,9990.20%0.20%0.16%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 24 Jul 2009.

Annual Interest including bonus *

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£100,000 +1.30%1.30%1.04%
£1 - £99,9991.20%1.20%0.96%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 2 Feb 2009.

*A bonus of 1.00% gross per annum is paid annually on the last business day of March (where you have made no more than 4 withdrawals during the annual period) and is calculated on the daily cleared credit balance for that annual period (starting on the last business day of March).

Private Banking Deposit Account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1,000,000 +1.00%1.00%0.80%
£100,000 - £999,9990.55%0.55%0.44%
£50,000 - £99,9990.30%0.30%0.24%
£25,000 - £49,9990.20%0.20%0.16%
£10,000 - £24,9990.20%0.20%0.16%
£1 - £9,9990.20%0.20%0.16%

Interest paid monthly.
Last updated on: 2 Mar 2009.

Instant Access Savings Account



Annual Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 2 Jan 2009.

Offset Instant Access Savings Account (Monthly Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid monthly.
Last updated on: 2 Jan 2009.

Savings Accelerator Savings Account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.20%0.20%0.16%

Interest paid quarterly.
Last updated on: 18 May 2009.

Telephone Saver




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.65%0.65%0.52%
£10,000 - £49,9990.30%0.30%0.24%
£1 - £9,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 24 Jul 2009.

Instant Savings Tracker



Excluding Conditional Bonus (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.Tracking Rate -% below Bank of England Base Rate^
£50,000 +0.50%0.50%0.40%1.25%
£25,000 - £49,9990.50%0.50%0.40%1.50%
£10,000 - £24,9990.25%0.25%0.20%1.75%
£5,000 - £9,9990.25%0.25%0.20%2.35%
£500 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%2.60%
£1 - £4990.10%0.10%0.08%N/A

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 2 Jan 2009.

We calculate interest on a daily basis. We add this interest to your account (or to another account at the same branch) every year on the last business day of March. The tracking rate only applies to interest on balances of £500 or more until 3 August 2011. You may make 3 withdrawals without separate charge during each 3 month period that you have your account (the first of which will commence on the date on which the account was opened). We will charge you £1.50 when you make each further withdrawal.

Our Tracking Rates apply to all accounts with balances of £500 or more until the level of Bank of England Base Rate is such that no credit interest would be payable. In these circumstances the rates as outlined in column 1 (Gross Rate p.a./AER %) will be applied. You may make 3 withdrawals without separate charge during each 3 month period that you have your account (the first of which will commence on the date on which the account was opened). We will charge you £1.50 when you make each further withdrawal.

Including 1.50% Conditional Bonus (Annual Interest)

Fixed Rate Bonds



1 Year Fixed Rate Bond Issue 222 (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000+3.00%3.00%2.40%
£25,000+2.75%2.75%2.20%
£5,000+2.50%2.50%2.00%

Interest paid annually.

Start Date: 18 October 2010 Maturity Date: 18 October 2011

Any deposits made before 18 October 2010 (i.e. before the start date of the Bond) will attract a rate equivalent to Bank of England Base Rate p.a. until 18 October 2010.

2 Year Fixed Rate Bond Issue 223 (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£5,000+3.50%3.50%2.80%

Interest paid annually.

Start Date: 18 October 2010 Maturity Date: 18 October 2012

Any deposits made before 18 October 2010 (i.e. before the start date of the Bond) will attract a rate equivalent to Bank of England Base Rate p.a. until 18 October 2010.

3 Year Fixed Rate Bond Issue 224 (Monthly Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
Year 1 - 18 October 2010 – 17 October 20112.00%1.98%1.58%
Year 2 - 18 October 2011 – 17 October 20124.00%3.93%3.14%
Year 3 - 18 October 2012 – 18 October 20136.00%5.84%4.67%

Interest paid monthly.

Start Date: 18 October 2010 Maturity Date: 18 October 2013

Any deposits made before 18 October 2010 (i.e. before the start date of the Bond) will attract a rate equivalent to 0.25% below Bank of England Base Rate p.a. until 18 October 2010.

First Home Saver



Excluding Conditional Bonus (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.Tracking Rate -% below Bank of England Base Rate^
£50,000 +0.50%0.50%0.40%1.25%
£25,000 - £49,9990.50%0.50%0.40%1.50%
£10,000 - £24,9990.25%0.25%0.20%1.75%
£5,000 - £9,9990.25%0.25%0.20%2.35%
£500 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%2.60%
£1 - £4990.10%0.10%0.08%N/A

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 2 Jan 2009.

We calculate interest on a daily basis. We add this interest to your account (or to another account at the same branch) every year on the last business day of March. The tracking rate only applies to interest on balances of £500 or more until 3 August 2011. You may make 3 withdrawals without separate charge during each 3 month period that you have your account (the first of which will commence on the date on which the account was opened). We will charge you £1.50 when you make each further withdrawal.

Our Tracking Rates apply to all accounts with balances of £500 or more until the level of Bank of England Base Rate is such that no credit interest would be payable. In these circumstances the rates as outlined in column 1 (Gross Rate p.a./AER %) will be applied. You may make 3 withdrawals without separate charge during each 3 month period that you have your account (the first of which will commence on the date on which the account was opened). We will charge you £1.50 when you make each further withdrawal.

Including 1.50% Conditional Bonus (Annual Interest)
Tax-free Cashback

AmountCashback
Over £50,000£5000
Up to £50,000£2500
Up to £25,000£1000
Up to £10,000£500
£500 to £5,000£100

Cash back is paid provided the Terms and Conditions (PDF, 286KB) of the First Home Saver Account are met. The amount of cashback is based on the lowest savings balance in the 6 months before the mortgage is drawn down. It is exempt from tax as it falls within HM Revenue & Customs Statement of Practice SP4/97.

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Rainbow Savings account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 24 Jul 2009.

Instant Access Cash ISA



Annual Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +2.00%2.00%N/A
£27,000 - £49,9991.90%1.90%N/A
£22,000 - £26,9991.75%1.75%N/A
£15,000 - £21,9990.95%0.95%N/A
£9,000 - £14,9990.75%0.75%N/A
£1 - £8,9990.55%0.55%N/A

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 1 Apr 2009.

Annual Interest with 1% bonus

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +3.00%3.00%N/A
£27,000 - £49,9992.90%2.90%N/A
£22,000 - £26,9992.75%2.75%N/A
£15,000 - £21,9991.95%1.95%N/A
£9,000 - £14,9991.75%1.75%N/A
£1 - £8,9991.55%1.55%N/A

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 1 Apr 2009.

For customers who apply to transfer in funds between 09 February 2009 until 25 April 2009.

Annual Interest with 0.5% bonus

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +2.50%2.50%N/A
£27,000 - £49,9992.40%2.40%N/A
£22,000 - £26,9992.25%2.25%N/A
£15,000 - £21,9991.45%1.45%N/A
£9,000 - £14,9991.25%1.25%N/A
£1 - £8,9991.05%1.05%N/A

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 1 Apr 2009.

For customers who applied to transfer in funds between 01 February 2010 to 30 April 2010 OR for customers who saved their full 2010/2011 cash ISA allowance (£5,100) by 30 April 2010.

Royalties Saver Account



Excluding any Conditional Bonus (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£100,000 +1.20%1.20%0.96%
£50,000 - £99,9990.90%0.90%0.72%
£25,000 - £49,9990.70%0.70%0.56%
£2,000 - £24,9990.40%0.40%0.32%
£1 - £1,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 1 Apr 2009.

We calculate interest on a daily basis. We add this interest to your account (or to another account held at the same branch) annually at the end of March. This account is only available to Royalties Gold, and Royalties Private account holders.

Including 1% Conditional Bonus (on accounts opened between 12 July 2010 and 22 October 2010) (Annual Interest)

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£100,000 +1.95%2.20%1.76%
£50,000 - £99,9991.65%1.90%1.52%
£25,000 - £49,9991.45%1.70%1.36%
£2,000 - £24,9991.15%1.40%1.12%
£1 - £1,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.
Last updated on: 12 Jul 2010.

A bonus equivalent to 1.00% Gross p.a is payable for the first nine months from account opening on accounts opened between 12 July 2010 and 22 October 2010. The bonus is only payable if a minimum balance of £2,000 is maintained for the first nine months after the account is opened. Bonus interest will be paid in two instalments at the end of March 2011 and March 2012, along with the standard interest payment.

Special Interest Account rates



Combi Saver 'Environmental Strategy Index' (Issue 9) instant access element** - limited offer account

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months and all deposits after the first six months0.50%0.50%0.40%

Last updated on: 26 Apr 2009.

Fixed term commencing 08 October 2010

**This is the instant access element opened alongside a 3.5 year Fixed Term Deposit as part of the Combi Saver ‘Environmental Stratagey Index’ Issue 9 product. Combi Saver 'Environmental Strategy Index' is only available periodically to Private Banking customers and those we invite to open the account.

Combi Saver 'Multi Index' (Issue 8) instant access element** - limited offer account

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months and all deposits after the first six months0.50%0.50%0.40%

Last updated on: 26 Apr 2009.

Fixed term commencing 13 July 2010

**This is the instant access element opened alongside a 3.5 year Fixed Term Deposit as part of the Combi Saver ‘Multi Index’ Issue 8 product. Combi Saver 'Multi Index' is only available periodically to Private Banking customers and those we invite to open the account.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 7 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from the start date3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from start date and all deposits after the first six months from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.
Last updated on: 1 Apr 2009.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 6 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from the start date3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from start date and all deposits after the first six months from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 5 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from the start date3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from start date and all deposits after the first six months from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 4 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from the start date3.50%3.45%2.76%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from start date and all deposits after the first six months from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 3 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from the start date3.50%3.46%2.77%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first six months from start date and all deposits after the first six months from the start date1.00%1.00%0.80%

Interest paid quarterly.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 2 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first year from the start date2.50%2.48%1.98%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the year from start date and all deposits after the first year from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.

Combi Saver 'Green Edition' Issue 1 'Special Instant Access Savings Account'*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
On balances up to the same amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the first year from the start date3.50%3.46%2.77%
On balances over the amount invested in the Fixed Term Deposit in the year from start date and all deposits after the first year from the start date0.50%0.50%0.40%

Interest paid quarterly.

Issue 6 Start Date: 21 December 2009
Issue 5 Start Date: 18 September 2009
Issue 4 Start Date: 10 July 2009
Issue 3 Start Date: 5 March 2009
Issue 2 Start Date: 22 December 2008
Issue 1 Start Date: 3 October 2008

* The Special Instant Access Savings Account is the instant access element of the Combi Saver 'Green Edition available periodically to Private Banking customers only. Interest rates are linked to Base Rate and will change in line with any Base Rate increases or decreases.

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Direct Saver Plus



Monthly interest excluding conditional bonus. Withdrawals made

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£5,000 +0.50%0.50%0.40%
£1 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Last updated on: 24 Jul 2009.

Monthly interest including conditional bonus. No withdrawals made*

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£5,000 +2.75%2.72%2.18%
£1 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Last updated on: 24 Jul 2009.

* The standard rate of interest of 0.50% Gross (variable) and the 12 month conditional bonus of 2.22% Gross p.a. (fixed) are paid only in months where you don't make any withdrawals and maintain a balance of £5,000 or more. If your balance falls below £5,000 you will earn the nominal rate of interest of 0.10% Gross (variable). Interest is calculated daily and paid on the last business day of each month. Interest rates are subject to variation.

Regular Saver



Interest paid at the end of term

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£25 - £250 per month5.00%5.00%4.00%

Instant Saver




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£3,000 +0.50%0.50%0.40%
£1 - £2,9990.20%0.20%0.16%

Interest paid annually.

Cash ISA Plus




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +3.01%3.01%N/A

Packaged offer - 0.5% bonus for 12 months

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +3.51%3.51%N/A

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R15 Account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.40%0.40%0.32%

Interest paid quarterly.

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Gold Deposit Account



Annual Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.10%0.10%0.08%

Quarterly Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1 +0.10%0.10%0.08%

30 Day Savings Account



Annual Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.10%0.10%0.08%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£10,000 - £24,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£5,000 - £9,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£1 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Monthly Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.10%0.10%0.08%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£10,000 - £24,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£5,000 - £9,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£1 - £4,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

60 Day Savings Account



Annual Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.10%0.10%0.08%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£1 - £24,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Monthly Interest

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.10%0.10%0.08%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£1 - £24,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

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Bonus 90 Account*




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£100,000 +0.10%1.10%0.88%
£50,000 - £99,9990.10%1.10%0.88%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%1.10%0.88%
£10,000 - £24,9990.10%1.10%0.88%
£1 - £9,9990.10%1.10%0.88%

Interest paid monthly.

* The gross and net rates quoted include a 1% gross p.a. (0.80% net p.a.) bonus. We calculate the bonus on a daily basis from the date of payment of the previous bonus (where you have made no withdrawals) or the date of the last withdrawal, whichever is more recent.

60 Day ISA




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£21,000 +0.10%0.10%N/A
£15,000 - £20,9990.10%0.10%N/A
£9,000 - £14,9990.10%0.10%N/A
£1 - £8,9990.10%0.10%N/A

Interest paid annually.

Cash ISA - TESSA Funds




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£9,000+0.10%0.10%N/A
£1 - £8,9990.10%0.10%N/A

Savings Account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£1+0.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.

Postal Plus Account / Phone Plus Account / Special Edition Savings Account




AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +0.10%0.10%0.08%
£25,000 - £49,9990.10%0.10%0.08%
£1,000 - £24,9990.10%0.10%0.08%

Interest paid annually.

Pensioner Fixed Rate Account



Issue 286

AmountAERGross Rate % p.a.Net Rate % p.a.
£50,000 +4.07%4.00%3.20%
£25,000 - £49,9993.56%3.50%2.80%
£5,000 - £24,9993.04%3.00%2.40%

Last updated on: 2 Jan 2009.