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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nationwide-launches-savings-account-with-market-leading-5-3-interest/
- Published: 2026-11-07T07:00:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:20:09+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/nov/07/nationwide-savings-account-market-leading-interest-rate
- Topics: Business, UK, World

## Key points

- Nationwide’s bond pays 5.3% for 30 months.
- A £10,000 deposit would earn £1,381.
- Early access is not allowed.

## Summary

Nationwide has launched a fixed-rate savings bond paying 5.3% for 30 months, available to its members. The rate is among the highest for accounts with similar terms, and experts say the Bank of England’s recent base-rate rise is unlikely to push fixed savings rates much higher.

Savers can deposit between £1 and £10,000; putting in the maximum would earn £1,381 in interest over the term. The money cannot be withdrawn before the bond matures, and deposits are accepted only during the first 14 days. Applicants must be at least 16 and have held a qualifying Nationwide or Virgin Money account since 2 November.

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