Blog January 23, 2026

Guest blog: Relationship Management for CRA members from The Co-operative Bank

Through Relationship Management we have developed a bespoke proposition for CRA members, which pays tiered levels of interest based on the balance held. The rate of interest is paid on the whole balance and is linked to the Bank of England base rate (currently 3.75%) and is available exclusively to CRA members.

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Instant Access Account

Balance range Proposed rate
£0 – £4,999,999.99 million Base Rate less 1%
£5 million – £9,999,999.99 million Base Rate less 0.50%
£10 million + Base Rate less 0.25%

There are no limits to deposits or withdrawals, and you can open the account with zero balance if you are waiting for other investments to mature.

Margins below base are guaranteed for a minimum of 12 months and then subject to review.

*This means the interest rate is variable and it will be varied with effect from the next business day following any change to the Base Rate. We will inform you of any changes via email.

Indicative Fixed Term Saving options (as at 22/01/2026):

Term Rate basis Indicative rate
6 months Swap rate less 10bps 3.510%
12 months Swap rate less 10bps 3.406%
Amy McFayden, Charities Relationship Manager and Laura Ward, Charities Support Manager, The Co-operative Bank
Amy McFayden, Charities Relationship Manager and Laura Ward, Charities Support Manager, The Co-operative Bank

If you would like to discuss placing deposits with us, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the details below, where we can provide dedicated support.

Amy McFayden | 07548 107764 | amy.mcfayden@co-operativebank.co.uk

Laura Ward | 07514 726346 | laura.ward@co-operativebank.co.uk

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