The best interest rates on Instant Savings Accounts in Ireland:
Rates checked January 25th 2021
(We looked at accounts with less than 30 days notice)
- Ulster Bank Loyalty Saver 0.1%
- State Savings deposit account 0.05% (7 days notice)
Some of the other bank interest rates include 0.01% at EBS , KBC and AIB – that would earn you just €5 interest on €50,000 in a year before tax.
The best rate of 0.1% will only earn €50 on €50,000 in 12 months
Usually, you will get better interest rates if you are willing to tie up your lump sum for a fixed term… see the Highest Interest Rates on Fixed Terms Deposits

Read more here about Tax on Savings
An alternative but riskier investment option is buying stocks and shares. See our page on Share Buying in Ireland