Start saving

Simple tips to get you on the savings ladder

New car? Dream holiday? Rainy day?

Whatever you're saving for, we can help you get into the habit of putting away a bit of extra cash each month.

1

Create a realistic budget

The best way to work out your budget is to look at your outgoings vs your incoming payments and work out how much you could realistically save each month.

We've got lots of helpful tips and advice on making a budget- just choose the option to 'Reduce my spending' above.
2

Review your current debts

It's worth checking the interest you are paying on any existing debts and pay them off before you attempt to start saving money.
3

Open a savings account

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If you don’t have a savings account already, check out our range.

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4

Set a savings goal and watch your savings grow.

Set your savings goal

Our savings customers who use the Savings Goal Tool in online banking save twice as much as those who don't.

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5

Set up a regular payment into your savings account and get going!

If you set up a regular payment, known as a standing order, you don't need to think about moving money each month because it will happen automatically.

It's a great habit to start - you can easily change or cancel the standing order any time you like and you can choose how often you want to save.