e-saver 55-plus account (Issue 2)
An exclusive account for savers aged 55 or over - online access and a high interest rate (Bank of England Base Rate + a minimum of 0.80%), guaranteed until 31 December 2012. Straightforward, easy to access and no hidden gimmicks.
| Summary Box Key Product Information for our Savings Accounts |
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| Account name | e-saver 55-plus account (Issue 2) | ||||
| Interest rates (AERs) |
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| Tax status | Interest is paid net of tax unless you have registered an R85 form | ||||
| Conditions for bonus payment | There is no bonus payment for this account | ||||
| Withdrawal arrangements | Minimum £100 withdrawal | ||||
| Access | Easy access online 24/7 * | ||||
- Open with a minimum of £1,000
- Maximum investment of £1,000,000
- You can open your account by internal transfer from another Saffron account or electronically from your bank (e.g. direct debit or standing order)
- You can make regular monthly payments or one-off payments into your account electronically from your bank (e.g.direct debits or standing order)
- You can transfer money out to another Saffron account or electronically to your bank.
- Other withdrawals/transfers are subject to a minimum amount of £100
- Interest can be paid monthly or annually **
- You can have only one e-saver 55-plus
- e-saver 55-plus is only available as a sole name account
* Whilst we aim to provide 24 hour access to your accounts this service may very occasionally be reduced, for example when improvements / updates are made to the site.
** Annual interest is paid on all credit balances annually on 31st December and Monthly interest is paid on all credit balances on the last day of each month. Interest is added to your account.
| Minimum investment | Maximum investment | Gross p.a. / aer % | Net p.a. % (after deduction of basic rate tax) |
| £1,000 | £1,000,000 | 2.30 | 1.84 |
Monthly income option
| Minimum investment | Maximum investment | Gross p.a. / aer % | Net p.a. % (after deduction of basic rate tax) |
| £1,000 | £1,000,000 | 2.28 / 2.30 | 1.82 |
current rates valid from 17 July 2009
| Minimum investment | Maximum investment | Gross p.a. / aer % | Net p.a. % (after deduction of basic rate tax) |
| £10,000 | £1,000,000 | 2.30 | 1.84 |
Monthly income option
| Minimum investment | Maximum investment | Gross p.a. / aer % | Net p.a. % (after deduction of basic rate tax) |
| £10,000 | £1,000,000 | 2.28 / 2.30 | 1.83 |
previous rates valid from 7 July 2009 to 16 July 2009 and relate to the previous issue of the account


