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There are now a number of options for cash-rich but time-poor savers who want to earn more interest on their savings than their high street bank will offer, but without the hassle.
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Cash Savings Platforms are challenging the traditional savings market by offering a simpler way to save. With just one login, you can move money between accounts from those available, without having to fill in reams of paperwork every time. And for larger balances, they help make it easier to keep your money protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) limits.
Here we tell you more about the providers available, what they offer and which Cash Savings Platform might be best for you.
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Insignis Cash Solutions
The Insignis Cash Solutions platform is the pick and mix variety - offering a range of savings accounts, which you can pick and choose from.
It offers a variety of savings accounts from easy access, notice accounts and fixed term bonds – so could offer a complete cash solution for time-poor savers.
Products currently available with Insignis Cash Solutions
Availabilty: Individuals, Corporates, Charities, Trusts, Court of Protection, Power of Attorney, SSAS and SIPP
Platform minimum: £50,000 | Partner Banks: 35
2.43% AER | 2 Year Fixed Term Deposit
1.52% AER | Notice Account
2.05% AER | 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit
0.89% AER | Easy Access
1.40% AER | Gatehouse Bank | 5 years Fixed Term Deposit
There is an explicit fee charged to use this platform
We’ve looked at a handful of the most popular Cash Savings Platforms on the market - but with more coming to the market, we’ll continue to research and review all of the providers available.
Flagstone
Currently has the highest number of partner banks
The Flagstone cash platform is the pick and mix variety - offering a range of savings accounts, which you can pick and choose from.
The minimum deposit is currently £50,000 for Individuals / £250,000 for Businesses and Charities.
Products currently available on the Flagstone platform
2.50% AER | 24 month Fixed Term Deposit
1.70% AER | 24 month Fixed Term Deposit
2.20% AER | 12 month Fixed Term Deposit
1.75% AER | 36 month Fixed Term Deposit
1.90% AER | 60 month Fixed Term Deposit
There is an explicit fee charged to use this platform.
Octopus Cash
Splits your cash for you
Rather than offering a range of individual accounts from different banks to pick and choose from, Octopus Cash automatically splits your cash (if the deposit is greater than £85,000) between its partner providers.
The return depends on which account types you choose, using the highest paying accounts first.
Products currently available with Octopus Cash
Availability: Businesses, charities & individuals
Platform minimum: £1,000 | Partner banks: 11
0.88% AER | 12 month Fixed Term Bond
0.60% AER | 95 day Notice Account
Rates are based on £200,000 invested in each account type. All rates are calculated based on the amount invested.
Choose the right Savings Platform for you
There are now a number of ways for cash-rich but time-poor savers to earn more interest on their savings than their high street bank will offer, but without the hassle. The evolution of Cash Savings Platforms is exciting and hopefully as they continue to develop, this will reduce the inertia that savers suffer from, as they make it easier for people to switch.
Active Savings by HL
Regularly offers best buy rates
Hargreaves Lansdown has one of the UK's largest investment platforms for private investors, so are no stranger to platforms - although Active Savings is their first cash-only platform.
Active Savings offers a range of products, mostly fixed term bonds, but it also offers some easy access accounts. These products are available from a limited, but growing, list of providers. They often have best buy rates to choose from, so are well worth considering.
Products currently available with Active Savings
Availability: Individuals only
Platform minimum: £1,000 | Partner banks: 10
0.80% AER | Paragon | Easy Access
2.25% AER | BLME | 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit
0.95% AER | Close Brothers Savings | 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond
2.50% AER | Aldermore | 2 Year Fixed Term Deposit
0.90% AER | Aldermore | 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond
DCMe (Dynamic Cash Management express)
A platform built around regular reviews of your savings
Dynamic Cash Management express (DCMe) service produces an initial portfolio of the best accounts from the selection available, to suit your needs, along with producing a regular review to suggest better accounts if they are available.
Think of it like a supermarket which offers a variety of savings accounts to choose from, but with a personal shopper to guide you to the products which match your needs.
Products currently available with DCMe
Availability: Individuals only
Platform minimum: £50,000 | Partner banks: 7
0.67% AER | 24 month Fixed Term
0.67% AER | 12 month Fixed Term
0.55% AER | 6 month Fixed Term
There is an explicit fee charged to use this platform.
Akoni
A platform for various types of saver and organisaitons
Easily manage your cash via our award-winning platform. With access to interest-bearing accounts from an array of highly-rated banks, you can earn more interest and reduce risk without the hassle of multiple accounts. Put your savings to work today.
Top savings products
Availabilty: Individuals, Businesses, Charities & Non-Profits, Financial Advisors
Platform minimum: £1,000 but best value on £100,000 plus | Partner Banks: 16
2.25% AER | BLME | Term Deposit - 1 Year
1.250% AER | Investec | Notice Account - 32 days
0.89% AER | Shawbrook Bank | Easy Access
There is an explicit fee charged to use this platform
2.40% AER | Investec | Term Deposit - 2 Year
Last updated: 10 May 2022
Raisin UK
At the moment, Raisin UK has partnerships with a number of banks and building societies, offering fixed term deposit, easy access and notice accounts. They will continue to increase the number of products and providers available.
An additional benefit with Raisin, apart from some competitive rates, is the bonus available for new savers. This can provide a boost to the rates available.
Top savings products
Availabilty: Individuals only
Platform minimum: £1,000 | Account maximum: £85,000 | Partner Banks: 21
1.50% AER | QIB (UK) | 95 Day Notice Account
2.36% AER | Paragon | 2 Years Fixed Term Deposit
2.06% AER | Paragon | 1 Year Fixed Term Deposit
2.50% AER | Charter Savings Bank| 3 Years Fixed Term Deposit
1.40% AER | Gatehouse Bank | 5 years Fixed Term Deposit