
Interest Rates – Regular Saver (from 1 May 2009)
These rates include a 0.50% (fixed) introductory bonus for the first 6 months following the inception of the account.
| Regular Saver | |||
| Account balance | Gross% | AER% | Net% |
| £10+ | 1.25 | 0.89 | 1.00 |
Existing accounts that do not include the 0.50% (fixed) introductory bonus.
| Regular Saver | |||
| Account balance | Gross% | AER% | Net% |
| £10+ | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.60 |
| Summary Box | |
| Key Product Information for our Regular Saver Savings Account | |
| Account Name | Regular Saver |
| Interest rates (AERs) | See interest rates table above. |
| Tax status | Net of income tax unless a Form R85 is registered. |
| Conditions for bonus payment | There are no conditions relating to the bonus payment. |
| Withdrawal arrangements | A maximum of 3 withdrawals each calendar year may be made after 7 days notice has been given. |
| Access | Access by branch or post. |
| Key features | |
| Minimum account balance | The minimum opening balance is £10. |
| Monthly investment amounts | A minimum of 1 deposit must be made in each calendar month. Missing a monthly deposit will result in the account being switched to our Branch Access account and you will receive a lower rate of interest. Monthly payments must be between £10 and £1,000 and may be increased or decreased to suit your needs. |
| Operating balance | The minimum operating balance is £10. Withdrawals taking the balance below £10 are only allowed on closure of the account. |
| Withdrawal restrictions | A maximum of 3 withdrawals may be made each calendar year after 7 days notice has been given. Upon making your third withdrawal, no further withdrawals, including account closure, are allowed until the following calendar year. |
| Interest payments | The rate of interest is variable and is paid annually on 31 December. |
| Monthly payment methods | Monthly payments may only be made by standing order or by electronic internal transfer from an existing account. |
| Account operation | Other than the initial opening investment, no deposit transactions may be made at our branch offices. |
| Joint accoint | Joint accounts may be opened. |
| Right to cancel | You have the right to cancel your investment within 14 days of your account being opened. |
To download an application form please click here.
Please remember to forward a cheque payable to yourself, along with your completed application form. Please read our investment terms and conditions before sending us your completed application.
Interest is calculated on the daily balance of the account, and is paid annually on 31 December. For example, if you have a new account benefiting from the 0.50% (fixed) introductory bonus and save £100 per month for 12 months, you will receive in total approximately £5.75 gross interest during the year (provided no withdrawals are made during the year).
If you have an existing account without the 0.50% (fixed) introductory bonus and save £100 per month for 12 months, you will receive in total approximately £4.88 gross interest during the year (provided no withdrawals are made during the year).
Further information
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We do not issue Section 975 tax certificates automatically. If you would like to request a Section 975 tax certificate please enter your details here.
We will require new investors to sign any future windfall rights to a Charitable Foundation.
Page last updated on 3 November 2009.