Compare our Top 10 savings accounts in the UK. Not surprisingly the top savings rates and savings accounts are from fixed rate bonds but it is good to see some of the best rates are also available from accounts requiring less notice and lower minimum deposits too. Rates correct as November 2011. All the savings accounts below are covered under the UK financial services compensation scheme.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROVIDER	INTEREST AER	DETAILS	INTEREST PAYMENT	MINIMUM INVESTMENT	FURTHER INFORMATION
BM	4.65%	5 YEAR FIXED RATE BOND	ANNUALLY	£1+
HSBC	8.00%	REGULAR SAVER FOR EXISTING HSBC CUSTOMERS.	ANNUALLY	£25 - £250 monthly
AA	4.15%	3 YEAR FIXED RATE BOND	ANNUALLY	£1+
HALIFAX	3.85%	24 MONTH FIXED RATE BOND	ANNUALLY	£500
CHESHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY	3.55%	1 YEAR FIXED RATE BOND	ANNUALLY	£100+
NOTTINGHAM BUILDING SOCIETY	5.00%	Starter Cash ISA	ANNUALLY	£10+
TESCO INTERNET SAVER	2.80%	INSTANT ACCESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT	ANNUALLY	£1
SANTANDER	3.10%	INSTANT ACCESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT	ANNUALLY	£1

Most of the top 10 savings accounts shown above provide the highest interest rates available in the UK for your savings but require you to commit your savings for a period of time so before committing to these savings accounts make sure you can afford to tie your money up for the lengh of time these savings accounts require.