What happens if the Bank of England becomes insolvent?

In theory, before a central bank would become insolvent, it would be able to print more money. International credit rating agencies keep track of banks and bond issuers to give clients and potential clients an idea of their ability to repay funds - you can see the Bank of England's Fitch rating here.

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Our accounts come in three different types, which we work with you to blend in order to deliver the best return for your chosen liquidity.
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Choose your deposit amount (from £1m+)
Enter the forecast Bank of England Base Rate
See your projected returns live in the calculator
There is no need to provide any email address or personal information. This illustration is for comparison purposes only - our rates flex with the Bank of England base rate, so your actual return may be less.

This is a zero-risk deposit at the Bank of England, and not an investment, so your money is not at risk.