uk savings account

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I looked at few of them, they normally have a minimum balance prerequisite. Barclays International was, I think, £100k ! I think the lowest I saw was £25k.. I think if you have that much to stuff away you should be talking to an accountant.

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NS&I have a 6.2% one year fix at the moment.

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Thanks for the info on the NS and I.

I'm thinking of opening up a bond with them, 6.2% is a pretty good rate. I still have my UK current account so not much of an issue there. Just wondering if anyone has opened the 1 year fixed bond and if it was a straight forward process? What kind of docs did you need to provide? I have a savings account with nationwide giving me 3.75% but thinking it might be worthwhile opening a bond given the better rate.

Edit: just found more info on documents needed, a passport copy (not certified) is needed along with a proof of address which has to be certified:

From the NS and I website:

List B: evidence of your address

A certified copy of your current, valid overseas driving licence providing it shows your address.

A certified copy of a bank statement issued within the last three months.

Looks like a trip to a notary is needed to get things opened up....