FSCS Protection
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects your money if an authorised bank, building society or credit union fails.
What it means
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects your money if an authorised bank, building society or credit union fails. In most cases, eligible deposits are protected up to £120,000 per person, per authorised institution.
You have £20,000 in a savings account with an FCA-authorised bank. If the bank fails, the FSCS would normally repay your eligible savings up to the protection limit.
Why it matters
Knowing about FSCS protection can help you decide where to keep large amounts of cash.
The £120,000 limit applies per authorised institution, so some banking brands share the same protection.
Do all savings accounts have FSCS protection?
No. Only eligible deposits with authorised firms are protected, so it's worth checking before opening an account.