Easy Access

High-yield, flexible SAVINGS

Earn 4.79% AER (variable), including a 0.45% Sidekick bonus for 12 months on balances up to £35,000

Enjoy easy access with unlimited next working day withdrawals

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See how we compare vs the market

Interest rate (AER)
Account type
Gain on £10,000
4.79% (inc. 0.45% Savings Bonus)
Easy access
£479
4.75%
Easy access (but with restricted withdrawals)
£475
4.75%
Easy access
£475
4.60%
Easy access
£460
4.60%
Easy access
£460

Information sourced from Money.co.uk on 8th November 2024

Why save with Sidekick?

Grow your wealth with high yield savings, and interest paid daily. Sidekick savings have bank-level security, and are easy to access.

An excellent rate

We continuously monitor the market to ensure you earn a high yield on your savings - enhanced by our bonus rate.

Secure & protected

Your savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000.

Easy access

The account is easy access with unlimited next working day withdrawals.

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Protected by FSCS

We’ve done the hard work for you and searched for a secure and trusted bank with an excellent rate.

Your savings deposits are eligible for protection by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

In the event that a bank fails, the FSCS can pay compensation up to £85,000 per person per bank.

How to open your Sidekick savings account

Download the app

Download the Sidekick app and tap the Savings card on your home screen

Finish account setup

Follow the instructions to finish setting up your Sidekick savings account

Start saving

Deposit funds into your Sidekick Wallet and add them to your Easy Access account

HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS shouldn't be THE PRESERVE OF the ultra-wealthy

The ultra-wealthy optimise their savings interest rates by constantly monitoring the market and moving their money to where it earns the highest yield. We've done the hard work for you so that you can enjoy the same advantage.

We’re backed by world class investors

Please remember, investing should be viewed as longer term. Your capital is at risk - the value of investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you put in.

FAQs

your QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

What are the key features of Sidekick's Easy Access Savings product?

Competitive interest rate
When you open a Sidekick Easy Access savings account, you’ll earn 4.34% AER (variable) from our trusted partner GB Bank plus a 0.45% Savings Bonus on your first £35,000 for the first 12 months, raising your rate to 4.79% AER (variable).

Interest accrual
Interest on funds in your savings account will be paid daily, and your bonus will be paid monthly.

Access to your funds
You’ll have easy access and unlimited next working day withdrawals.

Review the Easy Access Savings Summary Box

Here's a link to the GB Bank Summary Box:
View Summary Box

How do I earn the additional 0.45% bonus on my savings?

All Sidekick Easy Access savings clients earn a 0.45% Savings Bonus, bringing your rate up to 4.79% AER (variable), for 12 months on balances up to £35,000.

Any savings above £35,000 will still earn the underlying 4.34% AER (variable) bank rate, but will not qualify for the additional bonuses.

Who is GB Bank and are my funds safe?

Our Easy Access Cash Reserve savings account is provided by GB Bank, a fully regulated UK bank.

GB Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 850286).

Your deposits with GB Bank are protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.

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Sidekick Money Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (No. 13882980). Sidekick Money Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 984829). Our address is 21-33 Great Eastern St, London, EC2A 3EJ.

Payment and e-money services (Non MIFID related products) are provided by The Currency Cloud Limited. Registered in England No. 06323311. Registered Office: Stewardship Building 1st Floor, 12 Steward Street London E1 6FQ. The Currency Cloud Limited is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 for the issuing of electronic money (FRN: 900199)

Sidekick Money Ltd also provides investment management and lending services. These are separate and unrelated to the account and payment services you receive from The Currency Cloud Limited.