Savings guides
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Check our library of savings guides, from ISAs and Junior ISAs to first-time buyer savings accounts and a glossary of terms

Tax-free savings

You get more for your money when interest is paid tax-free on cash ISAs. Here is the low-down on your options with fixed rate tax-free saving.

Savings FAQs

Scratching your head about savings? Take a look at questions that our members frequently ask us, which you might also find helpful.

Personal savings allowance

Your personal saving allowance (PSA) is the amount of interest you can earn before paying tax.

Types of savings accounts

With so many different types of savings accounts, it can be difficult finding the right one for you. Our savings guide explains the different accounts.

Cash ISA guide

Our cash ISA guide will explain what a cash ISA is, how much can I put away is each year and which type of ISA should you pick.

Junior ISA guide

A children's ISA or Junior ISA gives you access to long-term, tax-free savings for your children. Find out more and take full advantage of your ISA allowance now.

Confirmation of Payee

Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a service which has been designed to confirm if a payment is being sent to the right person and will alert you if something is wrong.

What is a Lifetime ISA?

Interested in opening a Lifetime ISA, but don’t know if it’s the right choice for you? This article answers common questions while highlighting all the things you should consider about this tax-free savings account.

Savings fees and charges

Customers with Nottingham Building Society savings accounts can find more information about fees and charges within this section.

Understanding savings terms

Let us explain the jargon related to savings accounts, such as what base rate means, what a Lifetime ISA is, what AER means and what tax-free means.

ISA vs other savings accounts

There are several ways you can save your money. Our guide on ISAs and savings accounts will help you decide which one might be best for you, to help you make the most of your savings.

Transfer your Help to Buy: ISA to LISA

Find out how to transfer your savings from a Help to Buy ISA to a Lifetime ISA.

Conveyancers using your Lifetime ISA to withdraw from your first home

Your client is ready to withdraw from their Lifetime ISA for their first home. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the process.

Using your Lifetime ISA to withdraw from your first home

You’ve worked hard to save your deposit into your Lifetime ISA but what next? Here’s a step-by-step guide to using your savings to buy your first home.