One Year Fixed Term, Fixed Rate Bond

Earn up to 2.50% gross p.a./AER*A fixed interest rate bond that gives you the peace of mind that the interest rate is fixed for a year.

Summary of the key product features for this account
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Key Product Information for our Savings Accounts
Account name One Year Fixed Term, Fixed Rate Bond
Interest rates (AERs)
Interest Tier AER
£500 + 2.40% fixed
£20,000 + 2.50% fixed
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Withdrawal arrangements If you require access to your funds before maturity, the full balance can be withdrawn but you will incur an interest penalty equivalent to 180 days' interest (to be deducted from the capital if necessary). Partial withdrawals are not permitted
Access Access by post or at one of our branches
  • How much can I invest in a bond?
  • You can invest anything between £500 and £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint account holders)
  • How can I add to this account?
  • Further funds may not be added to the bond once opened, but we can open another bond for you (subject to availability)
  • What are the withdrawal arrangements?
  • If you require access to your funds before maturity, the full balance can be withdrawn but you will incur an interest penalty equivalent to 180 days' interest (to be deducted from the capital if necessary). Partial withdrawals are not permitted
  • When is my interest paid?
  • Your interest will be paid on maturity
  • How can I access this account?
  • Access through post, or one of our branches
  • Is there any bonus payment for this account?
  • There is no bonus payment for this account
  • Anything else?
  • Shortly before your bond matures, we'll get in touch to ask what you would like to do with your investment
  • If we do not receive any instructions from you prior to maturity, your account will automatically switch to a Cashbuild account
  • There are no age limits for this account. However, for children under seven years old, a parent or guardian must act as a signatory on the account and the applicant must complete a Young Savers application form
  • Please make sure you've read the Your Savings Terms and Conditions and Things You Need to Know leaflets before applying for this account

What else can I get?

  • An investment of £50,000 or more into your bond qualifies you for our Premium Reward Saver account, an immediate access account which offers an attractive rate of interest and a bonus for leaving your money untouched
    Terms and Conditions apply. For more information, please ask a member of staff or call us on 0800 072 1100.

* The gross rate is the rate before deducting tax at the rate applicable to savings income. The annual equivalent rate (AER) is a notional rate which illustrates the contractual rate (excluding any bonus interest payable) as if paid and compounded on an annual basis.

current rates | previous rates

Rates at a glance

Minimum investment Investment amount Gross p.a. / aer % Net p.a. %
(after deduction of basic rate tax)
£500 2.40 1.92
£20,000 + 2.50 2.00

current rates valid from 1 August 2010.

Rates at a glance

Minimum investment Investment amount Gross p.a. / aer % Net p.a. %
(after deduction of basic rate tax)
£500 2.40 1.92
£20,000 + 2.50 2.00

previous rate not applicable.

Tel: 0800 072 1100

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm Saturday

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