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Instant Access Savings Account

A simple way to save

Earn 4.05% AER / 3.98% Gross p.a. (variable), including a fixed bonus rate of 1.00% AER for 12 months.

After the 12-month bonus period ends, the standard variable rate will apply.

Why choose First Active?

  • Earn interest on your savings. You can benefit from interest designed to help your money grow.
  • Access your savings whenever you need to. Add or withdraw money online at any time without fees or restrictions.
  • Backed by NatWest. Save with confidence knowing First Active is part of NatWest Group.
  • FSCS protection. Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, subject to applicable limits and eligibility criteria.

Put your savings to work

Keep access to your money while earning interest.

Open your account online in a few steps.

Add money quickly from your UK bank account.

Save between £1 and £1 million.

About this account

Below is a summary of key information about this account. 

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Account name: Instant Access Savings Account with bonus rate

Important documents

If you apply for an account today, it means you're happy with what's in the documents below. These are the current terms you'll be issued for your account, including the FSCS information sheet.
 
Please take some time to review, print and/or save this important information.

 

Instant Access Savings Account Terms Documents

The documents below apply to accounts opened between the dates shown.

If you opened your account during one of these periods, the relevant Terms and Conditions will still apply to your account, including the interest rate associated with those terms.

Accounts applied for between Balance Tiers Interest Rates without bonus AER/Gross p.a. (variable) Interest Rates with bonus AER/Gross p.a. (variable) Terms
06 August 2026 - 18 August 2026 £0 - £1,000,000 3.00% / 2.96% 4.50% / 4.41% Download
19 August 2026 - 09 September 2026 £0 - £1,000,000 3.05% / 3.01% 4.55% / 4.46% Download

Apply for an account in minutes

What you’ll need to apply:

  • Be over 18, UK resident and a UK tax payer.
  • Have a UK personal bank account.
  • Have valid Photo ID.
  • Have a UK mobile number and your smartphone or tablet to hand.

Powered by NatWest

First Active is a trading name of National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest), which is part of NatWest Group, one of the UK's leading banking groups. That means you can enjoy straightforward digital savings with the reassurance of an established banking provider.

Eligible deposits you hold across all NatWest brands, including First Active, are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 in total.