E-Saver Plus

Our E-Saver Plus account is ideal if you want to save money and only need to make a handful of withdrawals each year. You’ll get a better rate of interest than our Online Saver and can make up to 4 withdrawals in a 12 month period.

If you think you’ll be making regular withdrawals from your savings then our Online Saver account might be better suited to you.

4.01% Gross/AER variable.

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

Gross interest is paid directly into your account without tax deducted on 31 March each year. You might be required to pay tax on savings interest – this should be arranged directly with HMRC through your tax return.

The interest rate is variable and can change – if it increases, we’ll update our website and, if the rate goes down, we’ll write to you 14 days before it changes.

You can find out more about changes to our interest rates by reading our Savings Terms & Conditions.

After 12 months the estimated balance would be £1,040.10

This estimate is just for illustrative purposes and doesn’t take into account any deposits or withdrawals you might make.

Accounts can be opened by anyone in their sole name aged 18 or over and resident in the UK. 

You can open and manage the account online at SBS Online.

The minimum opening deposit amount is £100, up to a maximum of £1,000,000.

You can only make deposits into your account by bank transfer from a nominated bank account in your name. Similarly, you can only make withdrawals from your account into the nominated bank account in your name.

• Once your account is open you can make deposits and withdrawals at thesbsonline.co.uk using a nominated bank account in your name. Just keep in mind that this savings account offers you a better rate for not making regular withdrawals and is designed for those who are able to make 4 or fewer withdrawals per year.

  If you make a 5th withdrawal in a 12 month period, your account will close and we will open you an Online Saver account (or an equivalent if that account is no longer available),and the relevant account terms and conditions and interest rates will apply.

  You can make withdrawals in Relationship Centres too. You’ll need to bring proof of ID with you (for example, a valid Passport) and your signature (for example, a valid driving licence).

  A maximum of £1,000 cash can be withdrawn from our Relationship Centres per day, and you need to keep the minimum balance of £100. This is not an account for making day-to-day payments.

  For more information see managing your savings account.

Gross interest is paid directly into your account without tax deducted each year on 31 March. You might need to pay tax on savings interest - this should be arranged directly with HMRC through your tax return.

If you're a basic rate taxpayer and have savings income or interest of more than £1,000 (£500 for higher rate taxpayers), you'll have to pay some tax on this. You can find out more by calling HMRC on 0300 200 3300 or visit hmrc.gov.uk

Please read the Savings Terms & Conditions section for general conditions.

The deposits in your E-Saver Plus are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme.

If your bank or building society fails and can’t pay back your money, FSCS can automatically pay you compensation:

• up to £85,000 per eligible person, per bank, building society or credit union.

• up to £170,000 for joint accounts.

Find out more by visiting fscs.org.uk