Easy Access Account

Our Easy Access Account can help your money grow while giving you the flexibility to withdraw funds anytime.

At a glance

Tiered rates

For balances of £10,000 and over, interest will be payable at the higher rate. For balances that fall below £10,000, interest will be payable at the lower rate. 

Variable rate

The interest rate on this account is variable, this means we may increase or decrease the rate of interest at any time. 

Notice of changes

For interest rate reductions, we will always give you at least 14 days' notice in advance of any changes being made. 

Interest payments

Interest starts to accrue when your cleared funds are received. Interest is compounded and paid into your Easy Access Account annually on the anniversary date your Account is opened.

Adding funds

The minimum opening deposit is £10,000 and the maximum is £2 million. You may place additional funds, ensuring they do not exceed the maximum balance. 

Withdrawals

You can request to withdraw funds at any time. Your funds will be repaid by the end of the next business day. 

Account holders

Once we have accepted your application, you will not be able to transfer into another person's name, add a person or remove a person. 

If you're looking to deposit over £1 million, get in touch with us so we can discuss your options.

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Additional information

AER:

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates the interest rate you would earn from a savings account over the course of a year, and it takes any compounding of interest into account.

Gross PA:

Gross PA means Gross Per Annum, i.e. before tax is deducted (at the legal rate).

At a glance

Tiered rates

For balances of £10,000 and over, interest will be payable at the higher rate. For balances that fall below £10,000, interest will be payable at the lower rate. 

Variable rate

The interest rate on this account is variable, this means we may increase or decrease the rate of interest at any time. 

Notice of changes

For interest rate reductions, we will always give you at least 14 days' notice in advance of any changes being made. 

Interest payments

Interest starts to accrue when your cleared funds are received. Interest is compounded and paid into your Easy Access Account annually on the anniversary date your Account is opened.

Adding funds

The minimum opening deposit is £10,000 and the maximum is £2 million. You may place additional funds, ensuring they do not exceed the maximum balance. 

Withdrawals

You can request to withdraw funds at any time. Your funds will be repaid by the end of the next business day. 

Account holders

Once we have accepted your application, you will not be able to transfer into another person's name, add a person or remove a person. 

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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of Close Brothers Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.

For further information, visit www.fscs.org.uk