Post Office online saver paying 2.9% AER - Internet Access 24/7

**Gav** · 27th October 2010, 09:59 AM

The Post Office are offering an online saver account with an interest rate of 2.9% it has a one year bonus of1.25% so another ditch and switch account, but definitely the best I've seen around for a little while:

Post Office online saver

online access to your savings 24/7/365
unlimited free withdrawals
save from £1 to £2 million
quick and easy online application with instant account opening*
rate applies to annual interest option and includes 1.25% gross/AER fixed interest bonus for the first 12 months
monthly interest option also available: 2.87% gross/2.90% AER

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other decent (in current climate) savings accounts:
Alliance & Leicester - eSaver interest rates 2.75%
Chelsea Building Society - eSaver 2.57% monthly 2.6% AER
ING Direct Savings Account - 2.6% best instant access interest rate.

**Gav** · 27th October 2010, 01:31 PM

Another internet savings account worth checking out is the AA Internet Extra (Issue 3), it offers an interest rate of 2.8%, that's with a 12 month bonus of 2.3% so once again another ditch and switch account.

Information:
Invest from £1 up to £1 million.
Earn 2.80% gross p.a./AER. Rate includes a 12-month bonus of 2.30% gross p.a.
Apply for and manage your account securely online.
Make unlimited transactions using your linked account with no-notice withdrawals.
View full and mini statements online.

Internet Savings Accounts : trust the AA with your savings - The AA

**hippobank** · 27th October 2010, 01:45 PM

just came to post about the post office, but seems you beat me to it!

For those worried about the Post Office being backed by the Bank of Ireland, you will soon be getting the same £50,000 UK protection:
Post Office savers to get UK protection | This is Money

cheers, Hippobank