CGD Poupança Ativa Caixa Geral de Depositos
1.90% AER
- Tutela del deposito: DGS da UE — até 100.000 €
- Taxa de juro: 1,90% TAEG
- Tipo de conta: Poupança
- Acesso/Termo: Acesso instantâneo
- Limites de saldo: Mínimo €100
Live offers across tracked providers in Portugal — updated daily from the Giraffy database.
25 live offers compared from 15 providers, from 1.90% AER. Updated daily.
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€50 /mês
ABERTURA DE CONTA ONLINE - CONTA SIMPLES da ActivoBank (Contas Poupança) em Serviços Bancários. Oferta ao vivo monitorada diariamente pela Giraffy.
€50 /mês
Depósito de dinheiro novo do ActivoBank (Contas Poupança) em Serviços Bancários. Oferta ao vivo monitorada diariamente pela Giraffy.
€399 /mês
25% de desconto do ActivoBank (Contas Poupança) em Serviços Bancários. Oferta atualizada diariamente pela Giraffy.
€500 /mês
Plano Banco BEST do Banco BEST (Contas Poupança) em Serviços Bancários. Oferta atualizada diariamente pela Giraffy.
€500 /mês
Melhor cartão Visa Gold Plus do Banco BEST (Contas Poupança) na categoria Bancária. Oferta atualizada diariamente pela Giraffy.
A savings account (conta poupanca) holds money you want to keep accessible while earning some interest, sitting between a current account and a locked-in term deposit. Unlike a depósito a prazo, savings accounts usually allow flexible deposits and withdrawals, though the rate is typically variable and can be lower. Portuguese savers also have the state-backed Certificados de Aforro and Certificados do Tesouro — government savings products often paying attractive rates — as popular alternatives to bank savings accounts for parking cash safely.
Banks offer savings accounts with variable rates that track the ECB and Euribor, sometimes with promotional tiers for new money or higher balances. Alongside them, the Portuguese state issues Certificados de Aforro (Series E) and Certificados do Tesouro through the public debt agency (IGCP), which many households favour for their competitive, state-guaranteed returns. Bank savings rates rose as the ECB tightened policy. Interest is subject to the 28% withholding tax, and accounts differ in whether they cap the balance earning the top rate.
Easy access — deposit and withdraw more freely than with a fixed-term deposit.
Capital safety — bank accounts are guaranteed to €100,000, and state certificates are backed by the Portuguese Republic.
Earns interest — put idle cash to work rather than leaving it in a current account.
State alternatives — Certificados de Aforro offer competitive, government-guaranteed returns.
Compare the gross rate, but check whether it is promotional, variable, or capped above a certain balance. Weigh flexibility against yield — a term deposit usually pays more if you can lock money away. Consider state certificates for a portion of your savings, comparing their rate and the maximum subscription. Factor in the 28% tax when comparing net returns. Confirm any conditions such as minimum balances, tiered rates, or requirements to hold a current account with the same bank.
ActivoBank and Banco BEST offer accessible online savings accounts, while Caixa Geral de Depositos and Banco BPI provide savings products across their large networks. Banco BiG and Banco CTT run competitive savings and deposit options, and BBVA Portugal brings its own savings propositions. The state-issued Certificados de Aforro remain a benchmark many of these banks are compared against. Rates and conditions vary, so it pays to check both bank accounts and government savings products before committing.
Savings accounts in Portugal usually have no account fee, so the relevant figure is the interest rate, which currently spans roughly 1.9% up toward higher promotional or state-certificate levels depending on the product and balance. There is generally no charge to deposit or withdraw, though breaking a linked term product early may cost interest. The 28% withholding tax reduces net returns. Compare net rates and any balance caps, and consider state certificates for part of your cash.
Bank savings accounts are supervised by the Banco de Portugal and protected up to €100,000 per depositor per bank by the Fundo de Garantia de Depositos. State savings products (Certificados de Aforro and do Tesouro) are direct obligations of the Portuguese Republic, issued via the IGCP, and are not subject to the deposit-guarantee limit because they are sovereign debt. Banks must publish rates and standardised information, and interest is taxed at source at 28% for residents.
Savings account or term deposit? — Savings accounts are more flexible; term deposits usually pay a higher fixed rate.
What are Certificados de Aforro? — State-guaranteed savings products often paying competitive rates, an alternative to bank savings.
Is interest taxed? — Yes, a 28% withholding tax applies for residents.
Is my money safe? — Bank balances are guaranteed to €100,000; state certificates are backed by the Republic.
Giraffy tracks 5 savings accounts across Caixa Geral de Depositos,EuroBic Portugal,Santander Portugal,BPI,BBVA Portugal providers in Portugal. Sort by highest rate and filter by account type (easy access vs. fixed) to find the best deal for your timeline.
Yes — the Fundo de Garantia de Depósitos protects up to €100,000 per person, per bank. Always confirm your institution is Banco de Portugal-regulated before depositing. If your balance exceeds the protection limit, spread funds across multiple separately-licensed banks.
p.a. (per annum) is the standardised rate that accounts for how often interest is compounded over a year. It's the fairest number to compare across accounts — always compare like-for-like using p.a. rather than the gross or monthly rate.
Easy access accounts let you withdraw your money at any time — rates are variable and may change. Fixed-rate bonds or term deposits lock your money away for a set period (usually 1–5 years) at a guaranteed rate, which is typically higher. Choose fixed if you don't need the funds before the term ends.
Tax on savings interest varies by country and income level. Check your country's tax authority guidance or speak to a financial adviser if your interest income is significant.
Yes — and it can be a smart strategy. Spreading savings across banks maximises your deposit protection (€100,000 under the FGD per institution) and lets you earn the best rate at each bank. Just keep track of all accounts to avoid losing money to dormancy fees.
Most easy access accounts transfer funds to a linked current account within one working day, and many process withdrawals the same day. Some accounts restrict the number of free withdrawals per month — check the terms before you open one if flexibility matters to you.