Nationwide launches savings account with ‘market leading’ 5.3% interest

Many experts think fixed rate on 30-month term will still look good after Bank of England raised base rate

A savings account paying “market-leading” 5.3% interest was launched this week by Nationwide building society. It’s only for Nationwide members – but there are more than 19 million of them.

The account was launched just a couple of days before the Bank of England pushed up the main base rate to 4%, a move that will be welcomed by many savers.

Continue reading...