Freedom Savings Account

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4.45%

AER gross variable

No penalties, tiered rates, fees or bonus/notice periods
Easy access with unlimited payments and withdrawals
Pay-in from £100 up to £250,000
Deposits held by RCI Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS compensation scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme
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4.45%

AER gross variable

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Account name

Freedom Savings Account

What is the interest rate?

AER Gross Variable	Gross Variable Annual	Gross Variable Monthly
4.45%	4.45%	4.36%

If you were to choose monthly interest payment, you will receive 4.36% gross variable. As this interest is being compounded, over the 12 months this will equate to 4.45% AER gross variable.
The above rate is effective from 15 November 2024.
AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded on an annual basis.
This allows customers to compare interest rates across different products paid at different intervals e.g. monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually.
Interest is calculated daily and can be paid monthly or annually, the date we pay your interest is linked to the date we receive your initial qualifying deposit.
Interest is paid on a gross basis meaning without tax being deducted.

Can RCI Bank change the interest rate?

Yes. The interest rate is variable, and we can change the rate of interest on existing accounts by giving you at least 14 days’ notice, usually by email. We can change the rate for new account applications at any time.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

After 12 months your estimated balance would be £1,045.00
- This is based on £1000 being deposited for 12 months at the current rate, with no withdrawals being made during this time.
This is for illustrative purposes only and does not take into account your individual circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

If you are aged 18 or over and resident in the UK, you can apply for and manage your account online, 24/7 at rcibank.co.uk.
Savings can also be managed via our mobile banking app, for more information click here.
To keep your account open, we need to receive an initial minimum deposit of £100 within the first 14 days from application.
Unlimited deposits can be made (up to the maximum account balance allowed of £250,000) but the first deposit must be for a minimum of £100.
You can pay in money from your linked bank account (the UK bank account you nominate during your application) or from an existing RCI Bank savings product, subject to the Terms and Conditions of that product

Can I withdraw money?

Yes, you can make a withdrawal anytime from your RCI Bank Freedom Savings account to your linked account online or via mobile banking app.
Withdrawals made before 1pm will be in your linked account the same day. If you make withdrawals after 1pm then funds will appear in your chosen account the next business day. Where the 24th or 31st December fall on a business day then an earlier withdrawal cut off time of 11am will apply.
If you need a same day transfer then please make your withdrawal instruction before 1pm. If faster payments are not accepted by your bank or your withdrawal exceeds the faster payment limit of £1m then we'll use CHAPS to make the transfer.

Additional information

If you wish to close your account, you can do this by writing to us within 14 days of your account opening date. You can inform us by:
- Secure mail: Click ‘Send Message’ when logged into online banking.
- Email: hello@rcibank.co.uk
- Write to: ‘Freepost RCI Bank’ (no stamp or address details needed)
Your account can also be closed through online banking, log in at www.rcibank.co.uk
A closing statement will be available online for up to 12 months after closure.
Interest is paid gross with no tax deducted.

Enter an amount into the calculator and learn more about what interest your savings could earn

The above rate is available to new and existing customers and is free from fees, notice periods, penalties, bonus periods and tiered rates

The account is free to use and you can make unlimited payments and withdrawals for free

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

Gross is the interest rate you’ll receive before tax is deducted

Freedom Savings Accounts are available to UK residents aged 18 years and older who have the right to reside indefinitely within the UK

You need to pay in and out through an RCI Bank savings account or a 'linked' UK current account. You can link a UK current account when you apply

Keep your Freedom Savings Account open by maintaining an account balance of at least £1