Is it safe? / Shawbrook Bank
Is Shawbrook Bank safe?
Yes — Shawbrook Bank is FSCS-protected. Deposits up to £120,000 per person (£240,000 for joint accounts) are covered under the Shawbrook Bank Limited banking licence (Shawbrook Group plc). Important: that limit is shared with Shawbrook — money across these brands counts as one pot.
Protection
FSCS to £120,000
Licence holder
Shawbrook Bank Limited
Parent company
Shawbrook Group plc
The shared-limit catch
Shawbrook Bank shares its banking licence with Shawbrook. If you hold savings with more than one of these, the £120,000 FSCS limit applies to the combined total — not per brand. Spreading large balances across different licences keeps every pound protected. Check your spread →
Shawbrook Bank's current savings rates
- 120 Day Notice Account4.16% AER
- 45 Day Notice Account4.16% AER
- 45 Day Notice Account - Issue 224.16% AER
- 120 Day Notice Account - Issue 634.16% AER
- Bonus Easy Access Savings Account - Issue 54.13% AER
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Worth knowing
FSCS also covers temporary high balances (house sale, inheritance) up to £1.4m for six months (raised December 2025). Compensation is automatic if a firm fails — typically paid within seven days.