A high savings rate. Start saving with as little as £1, with no catches, no fees and no penalties. ING Direct is part of one of the world's largest financial services organisations. They offer a simple, straightforward savings account with a high rate of interest. You can open a high interest savings account with as little as £1 over the internet, the telephone or by post. [ING Direct]

The world's number one building society. A competitive range of mortgage products, Online Banking via the Internet, online mortgage quotations, savings products with on-line interest rate comparisons and a wide range of other financial services. [Nationwide Building Society]

A better deal in financial services now and in the future because it tailors its products (loans, savings, mortgages) to the individual. Egg is one of the first organisations offering personal financial solutions making comprehensive use of the Internet. [Egg]

Lloyds TSB aim to cater for your every financial need with their comprehensive range of insurance and financial products and services. [Lloyds TSB Bank]

When you open an account with First Direct, you will benefit from great rates of interest on current and savings accounts, no charges for everyday transactions, free text message mini-statements sent to your mobile phone and when you call you will speak to a real person every time, no scripts and no pressing the # key. [First Direct]

Smile has been designed and built for the Internet and is part of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. - one of the most innovative of the UK's high street banks. It was also the first UK bank to introduce a free banking service for all accounts on the Internet. [Smile]

They claim to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to banking. Because they have the backing of the Abbey National, they can offer attractive rates and the security of an established financial institution. [Cahoot]

A Top 10 UK mortgage lender and the largest financial institute based in the north east of England with over 15 billion in assets and over 1 million depositors. Specialists in savings, loans and investments. [Northern Rock]

A choice of current accounts tailored to suit all types of customer, as well as a range of savings and credit card accounts too. They\'ve got expert services to help you if you\'re buying a home, going on holiday or starting your first job. [Natwest Bank]

Can provide you with a wide array of products and services to meet all of your financial needs. [Citibank]