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Best 4 Year Fixed Rate Bonds

A 4 year fixed rate bond could be a good home for your savings if you don't need to access your funds within 4 years. Fixed rate bonds often offer better rates than notice accounts or easy access accounts. Ready to compare rates? start your comparison below. You can personalise the table below by specifying the size of your investment amount. 

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  • Bank of London and The Middle East Premier Deposit Account (Anticipated Profit Rate)
    AER
    5.00%
    Expected Rate
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
    Go To Provider's Site
  • Aldermore 4 Year Fixed Rate Savings Account
    AER
    4.50%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
    Further Options ˅
    Go To Provider's Site
    AER
    4.50%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Monthly
    Go To Provider's Site
  • RCI Bank UK Fixed Term Savings Account
    AER
    4.50%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
    Further Options ˅
    Go To Provider's Site
    AER
    4.50%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Monthly
    Go To Provider's Site
  • Union Bank of India (UK) Ltd Fixed Rate Deposit
    AER
    5.00%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    On Maturity
    Further Options ˅
    AER
    5.00%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
  • Union Bank of India (UK) Ltd Union Premier Bond
    AER
    5.00%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    On Maturity
  • Cynergy Bank Fixed Rate Bond
    AER
    4.85%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
  • JN Bank Fixed Term Savings Account
    AER
    4.85%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
  • Gatehouse Bank 4 Year Fixed Term Woodland Saver
    AER
    4.80%
    Expected Rate
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
    Further Options ˅
    AER
    4.80%
    Expected Rate
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Monthly
  • Zopa 4 Year Fixed Term Savings
    AER
    4.61%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Monthly
  • Ikano Bank Fixed 4 Year Saver Account
    AER
    4.60%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Anniversary
    Further Options ˅
    AER
    4.60%
    Account Type
    Fixed
    Term
    4 Year Bond
    Interest Paid
    Monthly
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Eligible deposits with UK institutions are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to a maximum level of protection of £85,000 per person per institution. All new savings or bank accounts provided to UK customers are now covered by the FSCS.

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A guide to four year fixed rate bonds

At a glance

  • Four year fixed rate bonds can pay higher rates of interest than shorter-term bonds, as well as easy access or notice accounts.
  • Make sure you can commit your funds for the full term.
  • You may only be able to make one deposit into your bond, and are unlikely to be able to make withdrawals. 

Why choose a four year fixed rate bond?

Prepared to tie-up your money over a four year term? Often achieving better rates than shorter-term alternatives, a four year fixed rate bond might be for you if you want to enjoy a top savings rate. The best rates are usually offered by challenger banks.

Factors to consider

The most important consideration when taking out a four-year fixed rate bond is that you are as certain as you can be that you will not need access to those funds within the time period of the bond. When investing in this type of product, you are essentially promising that you will not withdraw or close the account until the bond matures. In return, the bank is guaranteeing that they will pay the fixed interest rate advertised for the whole four years.

What happens if I need early access to some or all my monies?

In return for not withdrawing funds, the bank is offering you a better interest rate than shorter-term alternatives. Consequently, there are heavy restrictions on early access and penalties for withdrawals. In many instances, withdrawals may be forbidden or may lead to your account being automatically closed – even if you do not wish to withdraw all your funds. A few four year fixed rate bonds may allow very restricted early access, but it is likely that this will be penalised by a significant – perhaps even an entire – loss of interest.

In all cases, it will be important that you can reasonably commit to not touching your funds for the full duration of the bond. If this could be a challenge, consider a three year fixed rate bond or a two year fixed rate bond

Don't recognise a fixed rate bond provider?

A trend in the fixed rate bond market is for the best rates to be offered by smaller, relatively unknown banks. These are referred to as challenger banks, however, you should not any have any concerns that your money is any less safe with one of these institutions than with one of the bigger, high street brands. All banks and building societies listed by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk are part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. As such, the first £85,000 you have saved is fully protected should the bank or building society fail.

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