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]

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]

As a major UK financial services group, the Alliance & Leicester is dedicated to the provision of financial products that give genuine value for money. [Alliance and Leicester]

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]

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

A haven of clarity, good value and common sense in the chaotic internet jungle. We make it easy for you to compare the products you're interested in and give you all the providers' contact details. [Virgin Money]

Whether you're looking for ways to make your money work harder, have heard about their new Online Sharedealing service, or need help in financing your business, Yorkshire Bank can tailor a solution to meet your needs. [Yorkshire Bank]

They have designed a select range of personal banking products which are easy to use, offer competitive rates of interest and will help you to manage your finances more effectively. [Investec Bank]