Ecology Building Society Earthwise ISA Review

We like:

The tax-free interest; that it's easy to apply; the low minimum deposit; the clear conscience

We don't like:

The small print -- if you make more than one withdrawal a year, the rate you earn falls by one percentage point; can't make transfers and withdrawals online (yet)

SmartPlanet judgement:

Attractive rates are offered to anyone wanting to store or borrow money for an ecological project, which may be seen as high risk by more mainstream lenders. A lack of online access and a one per cent rate fall if you make more than one withdrawal in a year are less favourable features though.

Ecology Building Society offers a range of green accounts and mortgages for ethically minded savers and borrowers. Continue reading...