High street · checked 9 November 2026
Barclays
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TL;DR£10,000 here earns £100 in a year. That’s £356 less than the top easy-access rate we found.
Switching bonus
Up to £300
£150 when you switch with three direct debits and pay in £2,000 within 30 days, then £30 a month for up to five months if you make 10+ debit card payments a month.
TL;DRMeet every condition and the bonus lands in your account. Miss one and you get nothing.
| Type | High street |
| Part of | Barclays Bank UK |
| Current account fee | Check Barclays’ terms |
| FSCS protection | Up to £120,000 per person, per banking licence |
Quick answers
What savings rate does Barclays pay?
Barclays’s Everyday Saver: 1.00% AER variable (DepositScout, November 2026).
Is my money safe with Barclays?
UK deposits at a bank or building society with a UK licence are protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per licence. Barclays is part of Barclays Bank UK.
Does Barclays pay you to switch?
Yes — Up to £300. £150 when you switch with three direct debits and pay in £2,000 within 30 days, then £30 a month for up to five months if you make 10+ debit card payments a month.
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- Barclays — Everyday Saver
- DepositScout — Barclays Everyday Saver — checked November 2026
- Which? — Best bank account switching deals, November 2026 — published 4 November 2026
- Bank of England — FSCS deposit limit increased to £120,000 — from 1 December 2025