Business 1 Year Fixed Rate Account – Earn 4.50% AER
- Open an account in minutes, for free
- Protection from downwards rate changes for 12 months
- Up to 4 people in your business can manage your account
Opening an account is easy. Here's what to expect:
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Key information about this account
| Annual Interest | Monthly Interest | ||
| Gross | AER | Gross | AER |
| 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.41% | 4.50% |
- If you choose to have your interest paid monthly, interest will be paid on the same date each month that you first paid money into your Account.
- If you choose to have your interest paid annually, interest will be paid on the anniversary of the date you first paid money into your Account.
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No, the interest rate is fixed for 1 year (the Term) from the date your initial deposit is paid into your account.
- Minimum: £1,000
- Maximum for Limited Companies and LLPs: £250,000
- Maximum for all other eligible businesses: £85,000
A fixed rate savings account provides a set interest rate when it matures.
Businesses that use fixed rate savings accounts cannot access the money they deposit before the term ends.
Businesses cannot withdraw money from a fixed savings account. Money must remain invested until maturity in accordance with the product terms and conditions.
However, if you require urgent access to your funds or if there is an exceptional circumstance please contact us to discuss your options.
Locking your business’s money away for a set period can have significant benefits. Here’s a rundown:
Better Planning
Businesses that know how much interest they will earn on their savings can plan future years’ cash flow better.
Protection against interest rate fluctuations
Fixed-term savings accounts offer businesses full protection against interest rate fluctuations, preventing lower rates from eating into returns.
More competitive rates
Locking money away for a pre-agreed period allows businesses to access more competitive, higher rates.
Opening and managing an account is easy with Recognise Bank. Simply apply online or call a member of our team for advice on how to get started.
- Click apply now
- Follow the onscreen instructions and provide us with some details about your business and existing UK account information.
- Make your first deposit within 14 days
- That’s it! Watch your business savings grow.
| Annual Interest | Monthly Interest | |||
| Initial Deposit | Interest Earned | Balance after 12 months | Interest Earned | Balance after 12 months |
| £1,000.00 | £45.00 | £1,045.00 | £45.00 | £1,045.00 |
The calculation assumes that:
- Your initial deposit is paid into the account on the day it is opened.
- It is not a leap year.
- No further deposits or withdrawals are made during the 12 month period.
- The interest rate does not vary during the 12 month period.
The calculation is for illustrative purposes only and does not consider your individual circumstances.
Important information
Make sure you read our general terms and conditions, product terms and conditions and product summary before opening an account.
- You can deposit between £1,000 and £250,0001 in our business savings accounts.
- Your money is FSCS protected up to £85,0002.
- We don’t charge fees – you can open an account for free, and benefit from daily support.
- Interest is paid into your nominated UK bank account or Business savings account monthly or annually – the choice is yours.
AER stands for annual equivalent rate and illustrates the interest rate if it was paid and compounded annually each year.
Gross is the interest rate payable before tax is deducted.
Check that you meet our criteria:
- Business must be registered with Companies House
- Must have a UK business bank account
- Fewer than 250 employees
- Less than £36.5million in assets or less than £42.5million in turnover
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We work with businesses not against them. And we aim to be as flexible as possible with all of our offerings and services, no matter what your business needs. It’s why our customers, brokers and partners love working with us.
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Frequently asked questions
When you deposit money into a savings account, your bank will pay interest into your chosen account either monthly or annually.
The amount of much interest you earn depends on the type of savings account and in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Fixed interest rates – will not change for the duration of your account term and will not be affected by the Bank of England Base Rate.
Variable interest rates – the interest is not set and can go up and down, often influenced by the Bank of England Base Rate.
Interest is calculated on a 365 day year basis and in a leap year we add an extra day of interest on the 29 February, which is included in the next interest payment made to your account following that date.
Interest rates applicable to your respective Recognise business savings account type can be found within the Summary Box.
Yes, you are permitted to have more than one fixed rate savings account.
Yes.
Our business savings accounts are protected up to a total of £85,000 per eligible deposit by the financial services compensation scheme (FSCS). For further details, please visit www.fscs.org.uk.
We’ll get in touch a minimum of 21 calendar days before maturity date of your account to let you know what your options are and we’ll send you another reminder around 14 calendar days before the maturity date of your account.
At the conclusion of your fixed savings account term, if you decide against renewal or if renewal isn’t an option, your principal and any accumulated interest or earnings will be transferred into your nominated UK bank account.
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