Notice accounts

A few European countries withhold tax on the interest you receive there. Per country: what is withheld, which form lowers it, and when the higher rate is still worth it.

Banks attract new customers with a high rate that drops back after a few months. A worked example shows when such a promotion really earns you more, and when a lower steady rate wins.

The highest savings rates often come from banks in Sweden, Estonia or Malta. What the European deposit guarantee covers, who pays out if things go wrong, and what you need to watch yourself.