A selection of the highest credit interest current accounts. (updated 09.10.2026)
| Provider | Account Name | Credit Interest Details | Annual Return on £1,000 balance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroo Bank | Current Account | 3% interest for the first 12 months up to £500k balance | £30 | Rate drops to 2.75% below bank base rate after year one. |
| Nationwide Building Society | FlexDirect | 5% paid up to a maximum balance of £1500 | £50 | First 12 months only the reverts to 1.00% |
| Santander | Edge Up Current Account | 2.10% paid up to maximum balance of £25,000 | £21 | cashback available too but note £5 monthly fee payable on this account |
| Zopa | Current Account | 1% paid on total balance | £10 | Free Cafe Nero barista coffee every month |
| Lloyds Bank | Club Current Account | 0.75% paid up to maximum balance of £3,999 (3% paid on balances of £4,000 to £5,000) No interest over £5k | £7.50 | £5 monthly fee payable on this account – refunded each month you pay in £2,000 or more |
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