HSBC gives ‘top market’ interest rate and £200 switching offer

HSBC’s Online Bonus savings account upped its interest rate two weeks ago from 1.6 percent to three on savings up to £10,000. If the savings pot goes above this, then the interest rate drops dramatically to 0.75 percent. The increase was the fifth time HSBC has increased the interest rate on its savings products this year.HSBC explained balances up to £10,000 will earn the higher rate of interest and only the part of the balance above £10,000 will earn the lower rate.The Online Bonus account is an easy-access account, which means the savings pot is not locked away and people can withdraw their money whenever they like.However, the three percent rate is essentially a bonus on top of HSBC’s standard easy-access rate of 0.5 percent and is offered to those who don’t make withdrawals.If a withdrawal is made, the interest rate drops to 0.5 percent for the entirety of that month.READ MORE: 70 health conditions qualify for extra £156 a week in PIP from DWP HSBC upped the rate of its Online Bonus easy-access savings account to 3 percent (Image: GETTY)With the three percent interest rate, if someone deposits £1,000 into the account, they could earn around £30 in interest over a year.There is no maximum amount the account holds and with a deposit of £20,000 people could earn around £375 worth of interest over the course of the year.This account can only be opened online, but it can also be managed in HSBC branches, over the phone or on HSBC’s app.The catch to the account is that it is only available for existing HSBC current or savings account customers with access to online banking.DON’T MISSState pension sum may be less if you were ‘contracted out’ – check now [WARNING]What the falling pound will mean for YOUR finances [ALERT]Single mum on Universal Credit shares her top tips for saving money [INSIGHT]450,000 people may be placed on energy prepayment meters [ALERT] The Bank of England increased interest rates to three percent last week (Image: EXPRESS)’In May, we introduced our new Rising Cost of Living hub to not only help customers understand why the cost of living squeeze is happening, but to also provide tips to help save on costs while offering help on where to go for additional support for those who may be struggling.’In addition, from October 20 we increased interest rates for the fifth time this year across our Savings accounts, which will provide greater returns for customers with savings with us.’Alongside its switching offer, HSBC wanted to remind its customers of its Home&Away scheme.The scheme, which is available to customers across all current accounts and credit cards, gives all HSBC cardholders offers on shopping, dining, travel, wellbeing, education, and experiences.The offers are accessed online through HSBC’s website and are available to use with online purchases and those made in person with a large variety of retailers and businesses.