Planet Saver Account
For every £1,000 you save MHBS will give £4.50 to a good cause.
Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) have partnered with ekko to work towards a more sustainable future for us all.
Here at Market Harborough, we believe in doing what’s right.
That includes doing the right thing for our planet and ensuring we leave it in a safe, sustainable place for future generations. That’s why we’ve partnered with ekko to bring you, our savers, a fantastic new way of saving!
When you open our new Planet Saver 150 Day Notice account, we’ll contribute an additional £4.50 for every £1,000 saved to help fund sustainable good causes.
Help us to be part of something better. By working together, we can make a difference – together we Thrive!
STEP 1 - What is Planet Saver
What is Planet Saver
What we are: ekko in a Snapshot
Planet Saver is a new kind of savings account, designed to combine financial growth for the saver with environmental responsibility. By opening a Planet Saver account, you’ll support impactful environmental projects while earning interest.
Planet Saver has been created by MHBS and ekko, an award-winning UK company that integrates sustainability into financial services, enabling your savings to positively impact the planet.
ekko only partner with leading organisations that set global standards for sustainability and aim for total transparency and traceability in all projects, so you can be confident your effort makes a real difference.
Join us in creating a healthier future, one small step at a time.
STEP 2 - How Planet Saver works
How Planet Saver Works:
With Planet Saver, you continue to earn interest on your savings in the normal way.
In addition to the interest you’ll receive, a further 0.45% is automatically directed to vetted, high-impact environmental projects like reforestation and wildlife conservation. This contribution is made seamlessly, ensuring your savings support both your financial goals and the planet.
We will keep you updated on the specific projects that your savings have supported.
For more help, you can get in touch on 01858 412412 or you may prefer to send details of your query to customersfirst@mhbs.co.uk
STEP 3 - What projects does Planet Saver support
Conservation International: reforestation:
Conservation International is fighting to protect nature for people. Its work improves the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests and other living ecosystems. https://www.conservation.org/
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): protecting biodiversity
RSPB works in all of the UK and globally to tackle the nature and climate emergency. Their vision is to deliver a world richer in nature for both wildlife and people. ekko’s partnership with RSPB is centred around the protection of peatland, and the Lake Vyrnwy Project.
Tusk: protecting wildlife and habitat in Africa
Tusk is the world leader in wildlife conservation throughout Africa, accelerating the impact of African-driven projects. ekko supports a series of projects through Tusk. One of them is CLAWS Conservancy which is funding the deployment of satellite collars for lions, to prevent conflicts between lions and communities.
STEP 4 - How do I get involved
With Planet Saver, saving becomes more than just growing your wealth—it’s about making a real difference for the planet.
To join us in supporting these sustainable good causes click the Find out more or Click Here button below
Our sustainable partners
Planet Saver 150 Day Notice Account
3.80% Gross*/AER** variable
Minimum balance – £5,000
Maximum balance – £500,000
Notice for withdrawals – 150 days
Annual interest
*Interest is paid without tax deducted. Some savers will be required to pay tax on savings interest; this should be arranged directly with HMRC through your tax return.
**AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added once each year.
