Martin Lewis says you should check your savings account as soon as possible

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Money saving expert Martin Lewis has warned anyone with money in a savings account to “check it now” as they could be underpaid. Top savings interest rates have now jumped to their highest levels since July 2019, according to the money saving expert. “Even if you opened a decent account a few months ago, as rates have increased, you’re still likely earning little more than half of what today’s top accounts pay.” open image in gallery Top savings interest rates have now jumped to their highest levels since July 2019, according to the money saving expert Mr Lewis said the mimimum savings should pay is 1.5 per cent, as that is what you get in the top easy-access account. open image in gallery Martin Lewis warns the savings picture is grim as living costs continue to rise Mr Lewis has put together a list of options that give people a better deal on interest rates to help people get more from their savings.