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Coinbase Rolls Out FSCS-Protected UK Savings Account Paying 3.75% AER

The FCA-registered exchange positions the FSCS-backed account as a compliant bridge to its crypto platform.

Overview

  • Access begins for selected UK users on November 11, with broader availability promised in the coming weeks.
  • The account pays a variable 3.75% AER calculated daily with instant withdrawals, no minimum deposit, and no lockup.
  • Customer funds are held at ClearBank with Financial Services Compensation Scheme coverage up to £85,000.
  • Coinbase describes the product as a regulated savings account rather than a crypto lending or staking yield program, with rates that may move in line with Bank of England changes.
  • The launch targets UK fintech rivals such as Revolut and Wise as Coinbase deepens regulated services following its FCA VASP registration and remediation after prior compliance fines.