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Instant Access Account

Save without limiting your cash flow and with the reassurance that money is available when you need it. Interest calculated daily and applied monthly.

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Features and benefits

  • Instant access to your savings
  • Start saving from as little as £1
  • Make unlimited withdrawals and pay in extra money

Is your business eligible?

To apply for our savings products, you should:

  • Need the account for business use
  • Be a sole trader,  partner or director
  • Be age 18 or over

How do I apply for an Instant Access Account?

  • Log in to Business Internet Banking or our Business Banking Mobile app 
  • Select ‘Apply for an Instant Access Account’
  • Complete the application in only a few minutes 

Apply for an Instant Access Account

Apply for an Instant Access Account

If you have Business Internet Banking or the mobile app, you can apply online

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  • Instant Access Account

    The interest rates shown in the table are variable. 

    Current interest rates

    Business instant access account

    Interest paid monthly

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    Interest paid monthly

    £20,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.61%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.60%

    Interest paid monthly

    £10,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.51%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.50%

    Interest paid monthly

    £1,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.26%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.25%

    Interest paid monthly

    £500,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.90%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.90%

    Interest paid monthly

    £100,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.80%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.80%

    Interest paid monthly

    £1+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.70%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.70%

    These interest rates are correct as at 05 June 2025. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.

     

    Interest rates with effect from 09 September 2025

    Please note that with effect from 09 September 2025, the rates of credit interest and interest tiers for this product will change to those shown below:

     

    Business instant access account

    Interest paid monthly

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    Interest paid monthly

    £20,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.41%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.40%

    Interest paid monthly

    £10,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.31%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.30%

    Interest paid monthly

    £1,000,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    1.06%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    1.05%

    Interest paid monthly

    £500,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.80%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.80%

    Interest paid monthly

    £100,000+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.70%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.70%

    Interest paid monthly

    £1+

    AER (%)The AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and is the notional rate which illustrates the gross rate as if paid and compounded on an annual basis. As every advert for a savings product will contain an AER you will be able to compare more easily what return you can expect from your savings over time.

    0.60%

    Gross (%)Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.60%

    These interest rates will apply from 09 September 2025. Interest is calculated daily and applied monthly.

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Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Eligible deposits with Bank of Scotland plc are protected up to a total of £85,000. Due to FSCS eligibility criteria not all business customers will be covered.

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