Hi folks,
I'm in the market for a 30-60 day notice savings account for a lump sum and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the most reliable comparison sites. I just don't know which ones, if any, to trust anymore.
Equally if you can offer up any suggestions I'd like to hear.
Thanks.
Comparisons sites for savings accounts
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- Lemon Slice
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- Lemon Quarter
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
I tend to look at moneysaving expert to keep an eye on what's happening.
It seems to be to be clear and transparent.
Anyone have a reason to avoid them?
It seems to be to be clear and transparent.
Anyone have a reason to avoid them?
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- Lemon Slice
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
I use moneysaving expert and also moneysupermarket- the latter do take sponsorship but you can indicate if you want to see all deals, not just those that are available directly through the site. They usually agree pretty well, MSE is a bit more focused with just the best deal in each category while MSM has all the deals.
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
Moneysavingexpert and money supermarket are aways at the top of the search page, I'd read somewhere that one or both of them took sponsorship, I'll check out that 'all deals' thing - thanks.
Savingschampion.co.uk is not one I'd heard of. The link throws up a few interesting options, there's a 30 day account with Charter Savings bank offering 1.51%, not bad compared to some I've seen.
There was a bank recently (the name escapes me) based in Dubai I think, offering high interest on savings accounts, it appeared high on the list in a lot of the comparison sites but went bust or had to cease trading (I can't quite remember the story), taking savers cash with them. I mention this because quite a few of the banks in the current lists are not ones I've heard of, Charter Savings bank for instance as mentioned above.
Thanks all I'll continue my search.
Savingschampion.co.uk is not one I'd heard of. The link throws up a few interesting options, there's a 30 day account with Charter Savings bank offering 1.51%, not bad compared to some I've seen.
There was a bank recently (the name escapes me) based in Dubai I think, offering high interest on savings accounts, it appeared high on the list in a lot of the comparison sites but went bust or had to cease trading (I can't quite remember the story), taking savers cash with them. I mention this because quite a few of the banks in the current lists are not ones I've heard of, Charter Savings bank for instance as mentioned above.
Thanks all I'll continue my search.
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- Lemon Slice
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
I like this oneFluke wrote:Hi folks,
I'm in the market for a 30-60 day notice savings account for a lump sum and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the most reliable comparison sites. I just don't know which ones, if any, to trust anymore.
Equally if you can offer up any suggestions I'd like to hear.
Thanks.
https://moneyfacts.co.uk/savings-accoun ... -accounts/
Make sure you untick the box “show accounts with provider links first”
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- Lemon Slice
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
It’s probably a good idea to look at several and then follow up on the provider website.
I have also taken to googling unfamiliar providers to find out a bit about their business model and whether it looks like a business I’d rather avoid...
I have also taken to googling unfamiliar providers to find out a bit about their business model and whether it looks like a business I’d rather avoid...
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
I must say that I have had good success over the years using Savings Champion for best buys in cash savings accounts. I always choose providers which are members of the FSCS scheme which compensates up to 85k in the event of a default.
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- Lemon Slice
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Re: Comparisons sites for savings accounts
Thanks Paul, once I'd unticked the box and applied the 30 and 60 day filters Charter Savings bank rose to the top, it is also listed high on which.co.uk's site, so this is one I will be following up I think.paulnumbers wrote:
I like this one
https://moneyfacts.co.uk/savings-accoun ... -accounts/
Make sure you untick the box “show accounts with provider links first”
Before I unticked the box a middle-eastern bank was at the top of the list (BLME), when I unticked it that changed. It took a few minutes for the penny to drop that if there is a provider link sponsorship has been received. I'm I the only one in the room who didn't twig that?
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Well this has been useful - thanks!