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Interest rate

1.10% to 1.35%
AER/gross a year (variable)

The interest rate depends on your balance. The higher your balance, the better the savings rate. If you deposit £1,000, we will pay you £11 in interest. This is based on the current interest rate and if you make no withdrawals over a year.

The interest rate is variable, which means it can go up or down. We pay interest annually on the anniversary of your account opening.

How this account works

  • We work out your interest daily and pay it annually. So the more money you keep in your account, the more you will earn over the year.
  • You can pay in and withdraw money online any time using our app or internet bank. You can also visit a Nationwide branch to bank in person.
  • The interest rate applies to the whole balance, and you can save up to £5 million.

Who can apply

To apply for this savings account, you must:

  • be 16 or over
  • be a UK resident

You cannot open this account in trust for the benefit of another person.

Summary box for Instant Access Saver Issue 16

This summary box sets out the key features of the savings account. For full details, read the account terms and conditions.

Download and read your savings account documents

Make sure you read and save or print the summary box and full terms and conditions before beginning your application.

You can also read our latest summary financial statement in our review of the year plus our auditor’s report in our annual report and accounts on our Results and accounts page.

Apply for this savings account

To apply for this savings account, you must:

  • be 16 or over
  • be a UK resident

Start your application

Complete our secure online form. We can register you for online banking as part of your application so you can manage your savings account in our app or internet bank.

Registered for online banking?

You can log in and apply on our internet bank. We will ask for your customer number, so make sure you have this to hand. You can find this in our app.

Help for customers

If you have a savings account with us, we are here to support you.

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Your money is protected

Your money is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per person, or £240,000 for joint accounts, per provider.

Bringing Nationwide and Virgin Money together

Virgin Money’s business will become part of Nationwide on 2 April 2026, subject to Court approval. Once the transfer completes, your total combined deposits with Nationwide and Virgin Money will be covered up to £120,000 per person, or £240,000 for joint accounts.