What is an Instant Access Account?

An Instant Access Account has no fixed term and you can access your money at any time plus there are no charges for doing so. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.

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Benefits

Earn Interest

You’ll earn interest on the money in your account from the day you deposit it.

Start saving today

Use our Business Banking Mobile app or log on to apply for an account in a few simple steps.

£1 minimum deposit

Open your savings account with as little as a £1 deposit.

Is your business eligible?

To apply for an instant access account, you should:

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

How do I apply for an Instant Access Account?

  1. Log on to Online for Business or our Business Banking Mobile app 
  2. Select ‘Apply for an Instant Access Account’
  3. Complete the application in only a few minutes 

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Use our Business Banking Mobile app, or log on and apply to start saving.

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Instant Access Account

What is the interest rate?

It’s a variable rate, as shown in the table below.

Current interest rates

Business instant access account

Interest paid monthly

AER (%)The 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.

Gross (%)Gross 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.

Interest paid monthly

£20,000,000+

AER (%)The 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.

1.92%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.90%

Interest paid monthly

£10,000,000+

AER (%)The 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.

1.81%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.80%

Interest paid monthly

£1,000,000+

AER (%)The 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.

1.64%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.63%

Interest paid monthly

£500,000+

AER (%)The 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.

1.11%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.10%

Interest paid monthly

£100,000+

AER (%)The 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.

1.00%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.00%

Interest paid monthly

£1+

AER (%)The 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.

1.00%

Gross (%)Gross 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.

1.00%

These interest rates are correct as at 3 December 2024. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.

 

  • Yes. As this account pays a variable rate of interest the rate can change over time. The bank will take into account a number of factors in determining rates at any given time, for example we might review the interest rate if the Bank of England Bank Rate changes. We’ll always let you know of any planned changes to the rate. Our terms and conditions explain when and how we do this.

  • Below is an example of what the future balance might be, after interest has been paid. These projections are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not take into account the individual circumstances of the customer.

    Future balance based on current interest rates

    Initial Deposit

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    Balance at 12 months

    Initial Deposit

    £20,000,000

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.90%

    Balance at 12 months

    £20,383,326.69

    Initial Deposit

    £10,000,000

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.80%

    Balance at 12 months

    £10,181,492.45

    Initial Deposit

    £1,000,000

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.63%

    Balance at 12 months

    £1,016,422.33

    Initial Deposit

    £500,000

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.10%

    Balance at 12 months

    £505,527.81

    Initial Deposit

    £100,000

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.00%

    Balance at 12 months

    £101,004.60

    Initial Deposit

    £1,000+

    Gross rate %Gross 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.

    1.00%

    Balance at 12 months

    £1,010.05

    This example assumed that:

    1. You don’t withdraw any money and interest isn't paid out of the account
    2. The interest rate stays the same
    3. Interest is paid monthly
    4. You make your initial deposit payment on the day you open the account
    5. You don’t make any further deposits
  • This account can be opened and managed by phone or online.

  • You can make withdrawals from this account and there are no charges for doing so.

  • Statements can be issued monthly, quarterly or annually, as requested.

    You can close this account at any time. We may ask you to confirm in writing.

    View all terms and conditions

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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will protect your deposits up to the value of £85,000, subject to eligibility criteria.

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New to Lloyds Bank?

It’s easy to open an instant access account, even if you’re not a Lloyds Bank customer.

You can apply by calling us on 0800 056 0056.

 

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