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An easy access savings account pays interest and gives you the freedom to withdraw your savings when it suits you. It is more flexible than other savings accounts in the market, although there may still be some withdrawal limits or conditions.

A notice savings account requires you to give notice to your bank or building society before you can withdraw money. The notice period varies from a week to more than a month, depending on the terms of the account.

A fixed-rate bond is a type of savings account that allows you to put your money away for a set amount of time. You can’t take the money out or pay more in during this time, but in exchange you are normally rewarded with a higher interest rate in comparison to other savings accounts.

A children’s savings account is very similar to a savings account for adults and is offered by banks and building societies. It can be a good way to educate children about money and encourage them to save in the future.

ISA stands for Individual Savings Account, a tax-efficient savings vehicle introduced by the government as a way of encouraging people to save. With this type of savings account, you can avoid paying income tax on your interest, but there is a limit on how much you can save into one each year. There are different types of ISAs, including cash ISA, lifetime ISA and stocks and shares ISA.