About DepositScout

Free tools to help you compare savings accounts with clarity and confidence.

OUR MISSION

We help people and families build a stronger financial future

For too long, finding the best savings rates meant navigating confusing websites, hidden terms, and biased recommendations. We created DepositScout to change that.

Whether you're saving for your first home, your children's education, or a secure retirement, we believe you deserve access to clear, honest information that puts your interests first—not the banks'.

Our mission is simple: help every family make smarter savings decisions. We compare rates from over 40 providers, update them daily, and never let advertising influence our rankings.

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Our Story

Like you, we were frustrated. Finding the best savings rates meant hours of research, visiting dozens of bank websites, and never quite knowing if we'd found the best deal.

We knew there had to be a better way. So we built DepositScout—a simple, transparent platform that shows you the best UK savings rates in one place, updated daily.

No sales pitches. No sponsored rankings. Just honest comparisons that put your interests first.

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Our Integrity Is Not for Sale

At DepositScout, we take our editorial independence seriously. Our rankings are determined by one thing only: the best rates for you.

Yes, we earn money through affiliate partnerships when you click through to some providers. But here's what makes us different: we never let that influence our rankings. The best rate wins, period.

We believe trust is earned, not bought. That's why we're completely transparent about how we make money. You can read all about it on our How We Make Money page.

Meet the Founders

Real people, real commitment. We're not a faceless corporation—we're two friends who believe you deserve better.

Jonathan Pease, Co-Founder of DepositScout

Jonathan Pease

Co-Founder

Jonny oversees product development at DepositScout, drawing on experience in fintech, product design, and digital media. He focuses on building clear, reliable tools that simplify savings comparisons — helping people navigate their options with less friction and stay informed as rates change.

Jan Watermann, Co-Founder of DepositScout

Jan Watermann

Co-Founder

Jan brings deep experience in digital strategy, SEO, and financial technology. His mission is to build DepositScout into the most transparent and trusted savings comparison platform in the UK — helping people find better rates, avoid bad decisions, and grow their money with confidence.

What We Stand For

Accuracy First

We update rates daily and verify data from official sources. You can trust that what you see is current and correct.

Your Interests First

We'll never recommend a product because it pays us more. The best rate for you is always ranked first.

Transparency Always

We're open about how we work, how we make money, and why we make the choices we do. No hidden agendas.

Why Savers Trust Us

Unbiased Rankings

Rates are ranked by what's best for you, not by who pays us the most.

Deposit Protection Info

We clearly show which accounts are covered by the UK's FSCS protection scheme.

No Hidden Fees

Using DepositScout is completely free. We're funded by affiliate partnerships.

Daily Rate Updates

We monitor rates every day so you never miss a better deal.

Expert Content

Our guides are written by real people with genuine financial expertise.

Comprehensive UK Coverage

Compare rates from all major UK banks and building societies in one place.

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