UK Savings Goal

How to save £5,000 in 20 years at 4%

To reach a goal of £5,000 in 20 years with a 4% interest rate (compounded monthly), here's how much you'd need to save each month.

Monthly deposit

£13.63

Total deposited

£3,271.76

Interest earned

£1,728.24

Where to get 4% on your savings

UK easy-access savings accounts currently pay up to around 5% AER, with fixed-rate bonds going slightly higher. For tax-free growth, use a Cash ISA (up to £20,000/year) before a standard savings account.

Faster to your goal

Increase your rate — a 1% higher rate can save you years.
Set up a standing order on payday so saving happens automatically.
Use a Stocks & Shares ISA for long horizons (10+ years) to chase higher returns.

Save £5,000 in other timeframes

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Other goals over 20 years

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