Client Accounts

Accounts for holding funds on behalf of a third party. Suitable for solicitors, accountants and property management companies as an example.

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Commercial Designated Client Account

This account enables you to hold your clients’ individual funds in separate accounts. It’s suitable for professional practices or other businesses that hold clients’ money, such as solicitors, accountants, insurance brokers and estate and managing agents.
 
  • Hold your clients’ money in segregated accounts.
  • Instant access to account.
  • Easy withdrawal from account as long as cleared funds are available.
  • Interest is calculated daily, paid monthly and can be added to your firm’s office account.
  • Deputyship or Appointeeship arrangements are available, giving your clients direct access to their money.

Commercial Undesignated Client Account

Suitable for professional practices such as accountants or solicitors, this account enables you to hold money on behalf of your clients.
 
  • Instant access to account.
  • Easy withdrawal from account as long as cleared funds are available.
  • Interest is calculated daily, paid monthly and can be added to your firm’s office account.
  • Depending on your annual business turnover, different terms and conditions will apply.
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Commercial Designated Client Account & Commercial Undesignated Client Account

The interest rate is a variable rate, as shown in the table below.

 

Current interest rates

Interest rates with effect from 23 October 2025

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

£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.

1.31%

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.

1.30%

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.

1.00%

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

£250,000+

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

Interest paid monthly

£50,000+

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

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.

0.80%

These interest rates will apply from 23 October 2025. Interest is calculated daily and applied monthly.