First Save Fixed Rate Bonds
First Save offer fixed rate bonds on a 6 month, 1 year or 2 year basis. Fixed rate bonds can provide you with a good fixed rate of interest in return for a capital investment for a fixed period of time.
You will need to invest a minimum of £1000.00 in First Save fixed rate bonds to qualify, and a minimum of £5000.00 if you wish to have the option of receiving your interest payments in monthly installments.
No early withdrawals are permitted from First Save fixed rate bonds, so you should be sure that you are able to commit your funds for the full fixed term before you sign up. Whether First Save fixed rate bonds are suitable for your needs will depend on your own individual circumstances.
It is a good idea to look around at the range of bond investment options available before you commit to any one provider. You can compare a selection of fixed rate bonds or apply for a first save fixed rate bond using the table below.
Selected fixed rate bonds
| Provider |
Product |
AER
|
Term
|
Min Balance
|
ISA Option |
More Info |
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Scottish Widows 5 Year Fixed Term Deposit Account Request a Brochure Today. Interest paid either annually, quarterly or monthly at 4.70% AER |
4.70% AER |
5 Years |
£10,000 |
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Vanquis 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond Available Online Only. Deposit between £1,000 to £250,000, Annual or Monthly interest options available |
4.51% gross/AER |
5 Years |
£1,000 |
 |
 |
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Vanquis 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond Available Online Only. Deposit between £1,000 to £250,000, Annual or Monthly interest options available |
4.01% gross/AER |
3 Years |
£1,000 |
 |
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3 Year Fixed Term Deposit Account Request a Brochure Today. Interest paid either annually, quarterly or monthly at 4.00% AER |
4.00% gross/AER |
3 Years |
£10,000 |
 |
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NatWest Fixed Rate Bond - 2 Year * Existing customers only * The Natwest 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond offers an annual or monthly interest rate of up to 3.70% AER (3.40% AER for balances under £25,000). Save from £5,000. |
3.70% AER/Gross |
2 Years |
£5,000 |
 |
 |
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RBS Fixed Rate Bond - 2 Year * Existing customers only * The RBS 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond offers an annual or monthly interest rate of up to 3.70% AER (3.40% AER for balances under £25,000). Save from £5,000. |
3.70% gross/AER |
2 Years |
£5,000 |
 |
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Vanquis 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond Available Online Only. Deposit between £1,000 to £250,000, Annual or Monthly interest options available |
3.55% gross/AER |
1 Years |
£1,000 |
 |
 |
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NatWest Fixed Rate Bond - 1 Year * Existing customers only * The Natwest 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond offers an annual or monthly interest rate of up to 3.20% AER (3.00% AER for balances under £25,000). Save from £5,000. |
3.20% AER/Gross |
1 Year |
£5,000 |
 |
 |
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Nationwide 1 Year e-Bond Save at a rate of 3.10% gross p.a. / AER with a Nationwide Fixed Rate Bond for 1 year. Requires opening of a Nationwide account. |
2.90% Gross p.a./AER |
1 Year |
£1 |
 |
 |
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Nationwide 6 Month e-Bond Save at a rate of up to 2.41% AER / 2.40% gross p.a. (depending on deposit amount) with a Nationwide Fixed Rate Bond for 6 months. Requires opening of a Nationwide account. |
2.41% AER |
6 Months |
£1 |
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