What about Virgin Fixed e-bond - series 11 - 12 months - 3.3%

Cahoot fixed bonds 3.6% - both as long as you don't need access to your funds for 12 months !!

Coventry BS could be worth looking at as well.....

Rowan_Requiem: many have commented that it would be unlikely that Nationwide would get into difficulty.

Yes. If Nationwide offer what you want, you should take it.

There is a letter of complaint on its way from here to Nationwide International Ltd on the Isle of Man. They are not perfect and my complaint is not about big bucks but there are worse people to deal with when it comes to money.

janeyred:

Where can I find a decent interest paying account that will take £85k fixed rate for a year or so or a little longer?

If you click on thee purple "money" tab at the top and have a look at "Savings" > " Fixed Rate Bonds" you will find a few accounts paying over 3%. If you "search all accounts" you will find more choices. It's sensible to stick with banks and building societies that you know and trust. There's always the option to buy governement bonds but I believe banks will give a better rate at the moment.

Hi, I have checked several banks with the view of investing £85k in one account,but most have restrictions on the amount I can invest in the low thousands. Where can I find a decent interest paying account that will take £85k fixed rate for a year or so or a little longer?

Thanks.