Emergency fund calculator

How much should I have in my emergency fund?

An emergency fund is money that you’ve saved for unexpected bills and costs. 

How much you put aside will depend on your circumstances. The recommendation is to have three months' worth of essential outgoings in your account to fall back on. This will give you a financial buffer if you need it.

Use our calculator to find out how much you should save in your emergency fund.

This includes utility bills, food and mortgage or rent payments.
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My result

Based on these details, we think you should have an

emergency fund of ##buffer##.

You’re already ##percentage##% of the way there with the savings you have.

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My result

Based on these details, we think you should have an

emergency fund of ##buffer##.

Well done. You've already saved this amount.

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Please use the calculator as an estimate. It does not include interest you would earn over time.

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