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Savings Calculator

See how your savings grow over time with compound interest. Add a monthly contribution and watch the numbers work for you.

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Changing currency changes the unit and formatting only; it does not convert the amounts.

About This Tool

What it does

Calculates how savings may grow using an annual effective rate converted to an equivalent monthly rate. Shows your final balance, total amount deposited and total interest earned. Adjust the initial deposit, monthly contribution, interest rate and time period to explore different scenarios.

Who it's for

Anyone saving for a goal — house deposit, emergency fund, holiday or retirement. Also useful for comparing savings accounts with different interest rates. Used in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Singapore and worldwide.

Your privacy

All calculations happen in your browser. No financial data is transmitted or stored anywhere.

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How the savings calculation works

The calculator converts the entered annual effective rate (AER/APY) to an equivalent monthly rate, grows the opening balance, then adds the monthly contribution at the end of each month. The result separates money you contributed from interest earned so you can see how much growth came from compounding.

Worked example

If you start with £5,000, add £200 each month and use a 4% annual rate, the calculator estimates the future balance and shows the contribution-versus-interest split. Change the rate or term to compare conservative and optimistic scenarios.

What the estimate does not include

  • Changing interest rates or investment returns
  • Account fees, tax, inflation or withdrawals
  • Introductory rates that expire

Use the result as a planning estimate rather than a guaranteed return.

Helpful guides

How compound interest worksUnderstand compounding, contribution timing and the Rule of 72.Read guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

The calculator treats the entered AER/APY as an effective annual rate, converts it to an equivalent monthly rate, applies growth to the existing balance and adds the contribution at the end of each month.
AER and APY express the annual yield after compounding, which makes deposit products with different crediting frequencies easier to compare. Enter the effective annual figure, not a nominal rate plus a separate compounding frequency.
The projection assumes the rate and contribution stay constant. It excludes fees, tax, inflation, withdrawals, rate changes, missed deposits and product-specific balance tiers or bonuses.
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