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Savings Builder account

Get rewarded when your savings grow by £50 or more each month

To apply you must be aged 16 or over, an existing Isle of Man Bank current account holder and be resident in the Isle of Man.

Why choose Savings Builder?

You get rewarded with higher interest rates when you grow your balance by at least £50 or more each month. If your balance grows by less than £50 in any month, you will earn a lower rate of interest.

  • No minimum deposit to open your account
  • Instant access to your savings
  • Available to our current account customers
  • Top up your savings with Rounds Ups

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Account name: Savings Builder account

What is the interest rate?

Balance grows by less than £50 a month: regular saving condition is not met
Balance grows by at least £50 a month: regular saving condition is met

Can Isle of Man Bank change the interest rate?

Yes, the rate is variable. We can change rates for any of the reasons set out in section 10.3 of the Personal Banking Account Terms and Fees such as responding to a change in the Bank of England’s base rate. If rates are going down, we’ll give you at least 60 days’ notice. If rates are going up, we’ll tell you before the change or at the earliest opportunity afterwards. For more details, please read section 10.4 of the Personal Banking Account Terms and Fees.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a range of deposits?

Regular saving condition is met: £50 deposited every month (£600 a year)
Regular saving condition is not met: £25 deposited every month (£300 a year)

How do I open and manage my account?

To apply for this account

  • You must be aged 16 or over and resident in the Isle of Man.
  • To open a savings account, you must hold an Isle of Man Bank current account.
  • You can only have one Savings Builder account in your sole name, and only one Savings Builder account in joint names with another person.

How to open your account

  • You can open your account on our  mobile app or online.
  • We will need an email address and mobile number to open your account. You can update them in Online Banking.
  • No minimum deposit is required to open the account 
  • There is no maximum balance limit.

Managing your account

  • You can manage your account on our mobile app online, in branch or by telephone.
  • You earn a higher rate of interest each month when you grow your balance by at least £50 each month. If your balance grows by less than £50 in any month, you will earn a lower rate of interest.
  • You can pay money in by transfer from a current account or savings account in your name held with us or held with another bank (Online, by telephone or on the mobile app).

Can I withdraw money?

Yes, Savings Builder is an instant access savings account means that you can withdraw or transfer your money at any time without giving notice.

You can withdraw money:

  • in branch
  • by sending it to a sterling account held in the Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar or UK (online, by telephone or using our mobile app).

There are daily limits on the amount you can transfer from your account online, by telephone or mobile banking. The current daily limits and how to withdraw more than them can be found in our support centre or by contacting telephone banking.

Additional information

AER: Stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. It shows you what the rate would be if the interest was paid and compounded each year.

Gross Rate: This means the interest rate you are paid without deduction of income tax.

p.a: Per annum (per year).

Compound interest: Compound interest is interest that is paid on your original savings deposit plus any interest you’ve already earned.

How to apply

Before you apply for a Savings Builder account, please review our eligibility, important information and details on how we use your information so you're sure it's the right account for you.

You can open your account on our mobile app or online. If you need help with your account application, due to a health condition or impairment, please call us or visit us in branch, we’ll be happy to help.

Who is eligible to apply?

You can apply for a Savings Builder account if you’re:

  • aged 16 or over
  • resident in the Isle of Man and
  • an Isle of Man Bank current account holder.

Please review our important information

If you continue to apply, you’re confirming that you’ve been provided with and have acknowledged our important documents. By proceeding with your application you also agree that you’ll receive your statements in a paperless format. We'll email you when your statements are ready to view in online banking.

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

Let's get started...

To speed up your application for a Savings Builder account, we need to run through some quick questions with you. They'll only take a few minutes.

Do you already have a current account with us?
Only existing current account holders are eligible to apply for a Savings Builder account.
Is this account just for you, or is it a joint application?
Are you using a mobile device or a computer?

Start your application now

Get your online application started by clicking 'Start application' below. 

The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use later in the application to apply. Without your ID to hand, your application can't be completed.

We usually ask for:

  • Photo ID, such as a Drivers licence or Passport
  • A short video or selfie to compare with your photo ID
  • Bank e-statements or utility e-bill (these must be in a PDF format)

We'll contact you by phone within two working days. 

 Keep an eye on your inbox, watch out for our emails, and check your junk folder just in case.

To start your application

This must be completed using a mobile device (phone or tablet)

We’ll ask you to upload some documents as part of your application. This is important, as it helps us check you are who you say you are. Our ID partner Mitek will then complete all the checks for us.

The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use.  Without your ID to hand, your application can't be completed.

We usually ask for:

  • Photo ID, such as a Drivers licence or Passport.
  • A short video or selfie to compare with your photo ID.
  • Bank e-statements or utility e-bill (these must be in PDF format)

We'll contact you by phone or email within two working days. Keep an eye on your inbox, watch out for our emails, and check your junk folder just in case.

To start, scan this QR code.

To scan a QR code, if you are on an iOS Device then open the camera app, point it at the QR code and tap on the prompt to: Open “natwestinternational.com”. If on an Android device: Open the camera app, point it at the QR code and follow the onscreen instructions to start the application. If you don’t see a prompt to navigate to natwestinternational.com, you may need to download a QR code scanning app from the Google Play store or the App Store.)

Are you using a mobile device or a computer?

Start your application now

Get your online application started by clicking 'Start application' below. 

The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use later in the application to apply. Without your ID to hand, your application can't be completed.

We usually ask for:

  • Photo ID, such as a Drivers licence or Passport
  • A short video or selfie to compare with your photo ID
  • Bank e-statements or utility e-bill (these must be in PDF format)

We'll contact you by phone or email within two working days.

Your joint applicant will get an email to upload their ID and give consent.

 Keep an eye on your inbox, watch out for our emails, and check your junk folder just in case.

To start your application

This must be completed using a mobile device (phone or tablet)

We’ll ask you to upload some documents as part of your application. This is important, as it helps us check you are who you say you are. Our ID partner Mitek will then complete all the checks for us.

The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use.  Without your ID to hand, your application can't be completed.

We usually ask for:

  • Photo ID, such as a Drivers licence or Passport.
  • A short video or selfie to compare with your photo ID.
  • Bank e-statements or utility e-bill (these must be in PDF format)

To start, scan this QR code.

To scan a QR code, if you are on an iOS Device then open the camera app, point it at the QR code and tap on the prompt to: Open “natwestinternational.com”. If on an Android device: Open the camera app, point it at the QR code and follow the onscreen instructions to start the application. If you don’t see a prompt to navigate to natwestinternational.com, you may need to download a QR code scanning app from the Google Play store or the App Store.)

Applying for a Savings Builder account

We currently only accept applications from existing Isle of Man bank current account customers.

You can view our current accounts and apply online today.