Starling Bank launches 5% easy-access saver – is it worth it?

Starling Bank has launched a market-leading easy-access savings account which pays an interest rate of 5%.The account is available for new customers, and you can make unlimited withdrawals without incurring a penalty.What does Starling’s easy-access saver offer?Starling’s Easy Saver is paying new customers 5% on balances of up to £25,000. The account has a fixed bonus of 2.5% for six months, on top of an underlying standard variable rate of 2.5%. While you can save up to £