In partnership with Ekko

Try the Planet Saver Account

Join us in creating a positive impact. With our new Planet Saver Account, you can save for your future while supporting the planet. For every £1,000 you  deposit, ekko contributes £10 to environmentally-friendly projects. Your savings not only boost your financial health but also help make the world a better place. Save wisely, save sustainably.

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Competitive Rates

Competitive rates from across the market

Know that your cash is well-protected with our banking partners.

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How it works

The account operates using Expected Profit Rates. Bank of London and The Middle East plc operates under Islamic finance principles and does not offer interest-based products. Instead, they pay a profit rate.

Save your money

To execute instructions with our banks, you need to go through a simple online application. However, if you are already a customer of Akoni, there is no need to go through the application process again before depositing into a Planet Saver account.

Make your first deposit

At maturity, you’ll receive capital and your share of the interest* and we give the equivalent of 1% interest* to the ekko portfolio of planet positive impact projects

Start earning interest

Save your money in a 3 month or 1-year fixed rate saver with BLME and watch your money work for you and the planet with help from our sustainable banking partner, ekko.

Make your saving matter today

Simply make a deposit of £500 or more to open a Planet Saver account with Akoni.

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Planet Saver FAQs

Your questions answered

Who is the Planet Saver account with?
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The fixed rate saver account is provided by BLME plc. BLME is a standalone UK Bank regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.
Are my savings covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme?
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BLME is a member of and covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“FSCS”).
Is this a green savings account?
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No, it is not. This can be treated as a traditional savings account, where ekko distributes the equivalent of £1 for every £100 deposited to supported projects.
Which projects are supported?
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ekko is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of sustainability and environmental projects through our collaboration with various partners. Our current portfolio of projects includes, but is not limited to, initiatives by organisations such as Tusk, RSPB, Prevented Ocean Plastics, and Gold Standard.

ekko aims to make an even distribution of proceeds to each project and continuously evaluates and updates our partnerships to maximize the positive impact of our contributions. This may involve changes such as removing a partner, changing the nature or focus of projects within those partners, or adding new partners. Our commitment to environmental sustainability and positive change is at the forefront of these decisions.
Are there any additional fees
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No, you won’t have to pay any additional fees.
What does Sharia’a compliant mean?
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This means that BLME will never place your money in interest-bearing investments or tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries.