Fixed Term Deposit

Lock away money from overnight to 3 years and get a fixed interest rate on your savings.

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You can apply online if you have a Business Current Account with us.

Other ways to apply

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Features and benefits

  • Choose a term that suits you - from overnight to 3 years
  • Start saving from £10,000
  • Get a fixed interest rate, paid at the end of the term
  • No withdrawals or additional funds allowed during the term

  • New customers with a turnover below £3m

    We’re sorry; Fixed Term Deposits are only available to existing Bank of Scotland Business Current Account customers as this is required to operate this product. 

    New customers with a turnover above £3m

    If you are new to Bank of Scotland and want to open a Fixed Term Deposit either apply online or call 0345 604 5539.

    Existing customer with access to Commercial Banking Online

    If you do not have access to Business Internet Banking apply online.

Eligibility

To apply for our savings products, you should:

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

What you’ll need to open an account

To apply for our savings products, you'll need:

  • Your business contact details
  • To choose the savings account for your needs
  • The amount you want to deposit
  • To choose the term of the account

  • These interest rates apply to Sterling deposits only with a minimum balance of £10,000 and maximum balance of £5m.

    Interest rates stated below are available as at 17/12/2021 and expire on 03/02/2022 but may be subject to change. Should you need to discuss rates for alternative dates or terms, please call us on 0345 604 5539.

    For deposits over £5m or for more information about interest rates in other major currencies, please call us on 0345 604 5539.

    We are available 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Account

    Term Length

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    Account

    Fixed Term Deposit

    Term Length

    3 months

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.01% (fixed)

    Account

    Fixed Term Deposit

    Term Length

    6 months

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.02% (fixed)

    Account

    Fixed Term Deposit

    Term Length

    9 months

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.03% (fixed)

    Account

    Fixed Term Deposit

    Term Length

    12 months

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.05% (fixed)

    Account

    Term deposit with fixed maturity date

    Term Length

    Maturity date 04/07/2022

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.02% (fixed)

    Account

    Term deposit with fixed maturity date

    Term Length

    Maturity date 05/01/2023

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    0.05% (fixed)

    Account

    Fixed Term Deposit

    Term Length

    Bespoke – from overnight to 3 years

    Interest rate AERAERThe 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.. / GrossGrossGross 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.

    Call us on 0345 604 5539¹

    ¹We only offer standard terms online for Fixed Term Deposit products. If you would like to apply for bespoke term lengths or you need to select specific start and end dates for your deposit, please call us on 0345 604 5539. We are available 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

  • If you would like to deposit more than £5 million, please talk to one of our specialists.

    For clients with an annual business turnover of £0-3 million

    Fixed Term Deposit product information factsheet (PDF, 316KB)

    For clients with an annual business turnover of £3-25 million

    Fixed Term Deposit product information factsheet (PDF, 317KB)

    General terms and conditions

    Commercial Banking Markets General Terms of Business (PDF, 110KB)

    Commercial Banking Markets Deposit Terms and Conditions (PDF, 111KB)

    Make sure you understand the small print.

    Terms and conditions

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FSCS protected

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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Log in to Business Internet Banking to apply for a Fixed Term Deposit.

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Additional savings options

Talk to our specialists

Please call 0345 604 5539

We are available 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except on UK bank holidays.

Calls may be monitored or recorded in case we need to check we have carried out your instructions correctly and to help improve our quality of service.