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Easy access savings.

EASY ACCESS

Saving is made simple
with an easy access account.

Rate

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Withdrawals

Balance Restrictions

Type

Full Details

Rate

2.65%

Gross* /AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

Unlimited withdrawals in the year

Minimum Balance

£10 – £250,000

Variable

Rate

2.65%

Tax Free***/AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

Unlimited withdrawals in the year

Minimum Balance

£10 –

Variable

Rate

3.50, 3.70, 3.90%

Gross* /AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

One penalty free withdrawal annually

Minimum Balance

£1,000 – £250,000

Variable

Rate

3.45%

Gross*/AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

Three penalty free withdrawals annually

Minimum Balance

£10 – £100,000

Variable

Rate

3.60%

Gross*/AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

Unlimited withdrawals in the year

Minimum Balance

£10 – £25,000

Variable

Rate

3.60%

Tax Free***/AER**

Access Type

Branch, post

Withdrawals

Unlimited withdrawals in the year

Minimum Balance

£10 – £150,000

Variable

Saving made simple

Find an easy access savings account that suits you.

FAQs

What you need to know about easy access savings accounts.

Yes, you can withdraw money without needing to give notice or incurring an interest penalty fee. Some accounts may offer withdrawals on an unlimited basis, also known as instant access, whereas others may have a limit of the number of withdrawals you can make in a set time period. Check the individual product terms to see if there are any restrictions which may apply to your chosen account.

Easy access can mean there are unlimited withdrawals, which is the same as instant access, or can mean you can make a set number of withdrawals within a specific time period. Check the individual product terms to see if there are any restrictions which may apply to your chosen account.

If you are looking for tax free savings we may offer a Cash ISA easy access account, which will enable you to invest the maximum annual tax free allowance set by the government.

The maximum balance of our easy access savings accounts will be listed in the individual product terms, so you can easily see how much you can invest.

Generally yes, unless you are opening a Cash ISA account. However there may be limits on how many of one account type you can open, so make sure you check the individual product terms and conditions.

Yes, you can open your account in joint names unless you are opening a Cash ISA account.

Yes, we have charity support savings accounts which mean you can earn interest on your funds and support charity at the same time. Find details of our currently available accounts in our savings account finder and to find out who we are currently supporting visit our charity support page.

Our easy access savings accounts are available for existing members, or new applicants living in our local postcode areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, MK, NR, PE or SG. Online accounts are available to those living anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Applicants must be aged 16 or over to open a easy access savings account. To open an ISA, applicants must be aged 18 or over. If you were aged 16 or 17 as of 5 April 2024, you can open and subscribe to one single adult Cash ISA until you are 18.

Building society easy access savings accounts are the same as easy access savings account from a bank; they both offer unlimited withdrawals, or allow you to make a set number of withdrawals within a specific time period.

Easy access

How to open your easy access savings account.

If you’re ready to open your savings account by post you’ll need to do the following:

  1. Download, read and accept the terms and conditions using our savings account finder.
  2. Be an existing member, or a new applicant living in our local postcode areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, MK, NR, PE or SG. Online accounts are available to those living anywhere in the United Kingdom.
  3. Read and retain the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) information sheet

We will require proof of your identity to open a new account if you are a new customer. For existing members we may request identification, for example if your records with us are incomplete.

Completed application forms should be posted to Suffolk Building Society, Freehold House, 6-8 The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9SJ.

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