The popular Marcus account by Goldman Sachs bank is re-opening to new savers from today. It will pay a top 0.5 per cent - more than double what you can earn with the average easy-access deal on offer. Experts hope its re-entry could help revive returns elsewhere. When the account launched in September 2018, its top rates attracted savers in their droves. Top rate: The popular Marcus account by Goldman Sachs bank will pay 0.5% - more than double the average easy-access rate of 0.17% But it closed to new customers in June last year, following a surge in demand after other providers slashed their rates.