Government backed
Backed by the issuing government, so there is no bank credit risk and no cap on what is covered.
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Government bond · United Kingdom
HM Treasury
UK Gilt 5-Year (via broker)
4.20%
per year
- Minimum
- £100
- To Maturity
- 5 years
- Protection
- Government backed
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What £25,000 Earns You
At 4.20% a year over 5 years. Coupons are paid out to you once a year, not reinvested.
| You Invest | £25,000 |
|---|---|
| Paid Once a Year | £1,050 |
| Total Earnings | £5,250 |
| Back at Maturity | £26,050 |
Each £1,050 interest payment is paid to you directly, and £5,250 is what they add up to over the term. The figure at maturity is your initial investment of £25,000 paid back plus your final interest payment.
Where You Stand
Product Details
- Type
- Government bond
- Time to Maturity
- 5 years
- How Interest Is Paid
- Once a year
- Minimum
- £100
- Protection
- Government backed
- Coverage
- No limit
- Region
- United Kingdom
Eligibility & Details
- UK only.
- Illustrative yield; gilt prices move daily.
Compare Canada is a comparison site, not a financial adviser. Figures use a £25,000 example at 4.20% over 5 years. Bond prices move before maturity, so selling early can return less than you put in. Confirm all terms with HM Treasury before you commit.
4.20%
to maturity
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