rates for other accounts

Other Accounts interest rate table

If you are interested in the current interest rate for any other account and for those accounts which are no longer available to new customers you can find them all here. We will write to you if we change the rate on your Account.

Account Effective from Min Balance (1) Gross % p.a. (2) Net % p.a. (3) A.E.R. % p.a. (4) Notes
current rates
Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 2
(Annual)
06/02/2008£16.505.206.50see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 2
(Monthly)
06/02/2008£16.325.056.50see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 3
(Annual)
14/02/2008£16.355.086.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 3
(Monthly)
14/02/2008£16.184.946.35see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 February 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 4
(Annual)
04/03/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 March 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 4
(Monthly)
04/03/2008£15.854.686.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 March 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 298
(Annual)
12/03/2008£16.154.926.15see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2009

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 298
(Monthly)
12/03/2008£15.854.686.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2009

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 299
(Annual)
12/03/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2010

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 299
(Monthly)
12/03/2008£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2010

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 300
(Annual)
12/03/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2011

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 300
(Monthly)
12/03/2008£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/04/2011

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 5
(Annual)
26/03/2008£15.754.605.75see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 April 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond Issue 5
(Monthly)
26/03/2008£15.614.485.75see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

The rate is fixed until 20 April 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 292
(Annual)
30/08/2007£16.715.366.74see below

Account Opening Available 10 September 2007.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2008

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 292
(Monthly)
30/08/2007£16.415.126.60see below

Account Opening Available 10 September 2007.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2008

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 293
(Annual)
30/08/2007£16.405.126.43see below

Account Opening Available 10 September 2007.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2009

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 293
(Monthly)
30/08/2007£16.104.886.27see below

Account Opening Available 10 September 2007.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2009

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 1
(Annual)
18/01/2008£16.905.526.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 January 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Access Bond issue 1
(Monthly)
18/01/2008£16.705.366.90see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

5. The rate is fixed until 20 January 2009. The rate thereafter will track the Bank of England Base Rate. All rate changes will be effective within 30 days of a Bank Base Rate change and in keeping with our Savings Pledge you will be advised in writing of any changes to this rate.

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 294
(Annual)
30/08/2007£16.405.126.43see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2010

Fixed Rate Bond Issue 294
(Monthly)
30/08/2007£16.104.886.27see below

Account Opening Available 10 September 2007.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/10/2010

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 295
(Annual)
14/02/2008£16.455.166.45see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2009

1 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 295
(Monthly)
14/02/2008£16.154.956.32see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2009

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 296
(Annual)
14/02/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2010

2 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 296
(Monthly)
14/02/2008£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2010

Current Account Gold01/09/2006£100,0001.301.041.30see below
01/09/2006£50,0001.100.881.10
01/09/2006£25,0001.050.841.05
01/09/2006£10,0001.000.801.00

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Base Rate Tracker
(Annual)
07/05/2008£13.452.763.45see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.75% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 120 -
(Annual)
06/07/2008£5005.264.204.51see below

The Annual Gross Rate of 5.26% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 120 -
(Monthly)
06/07/2008£5005.014.004.34see below

The Monthly Gross Rate of 5.01% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Base Rate Tracker
(Monthly)
07/05/2008£13.152.523.19see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.75% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 297
(Annual)
14/02/2008£16.004.806.00see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2011

3 Yr Fixed Rate Bond Issue 297
(Monthly)
14/02/2008£15.704.565.85see below

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Rate fixed until 01/03/2011

Save Direct Access
(Annual)
07/05/2008£250,0002.952.362.95see below
07/05/2008£100,0002.401.922.40
07/05/2008£50,0001.801.441.80
07/05/2008£25,0001.651.321.65
07/05/2008£10,0001.451.161.45
07/05/2008£2,5001.401.121.40
07/05/2008£11.200.961.20

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Access
(Monthly)
07/05/2008£250,0002.952.362.99see below
07/05/2008£100,0002.401.922.42
07/05/2008£50,0001.801.441.81
07/05/2008£25,0001.651.321.66
07/05/2008£10,0001.451.161.45
07/05/2008£2,5001.401.121.40
07/05/2008£11.200.961.20

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct 50
(Annual)
26/06/2008 £100,000 2.95 2.36 2.95 see below
26/06/2008 £50,000 2.65 2.12 2.65
26/06/2008 £25,000 2.60 2.08 2.60
26/06/2008 £10,000 2.55 2.04 2.55
26/06/2008 £5,000 2.50 2.00 2.50

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a. 2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3). 3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due. 4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct 50
(Monthly)
26/06/2008 £100,000 2.95 2.36 2.99 see below
26/06/2008 £50,000 2.65 2.12 2.68
26/06/2008 £25,000 2.60 2.08 2.63
26/06/2008 £10,000 2.55 2.04 2.58
26/06/2008 £5,000 2.50 2.00 2.52

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select Access
(Annual)
07/05/2008£250,0002.712.162.71see below
07/05/2008£100,0001.861.481.86
07/05/2008£40,0001.411.121.41
07/05/2008£25,0001.010.801.01
07/05/2008£5000.960.760.96

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select Access
(Monthly)
07/05/2008£250,0002.712.162.74see below
07/05/2008£100,0001.861.481.87
07/05/2008£40,0001.411.121.41
07/05/2008£25,0001.010.801.01
07/05/2008£5000.960.760.96

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 30
(Annual)
06/06/2008£100,0002.912.322.91see below
06/06/2008£50,0002.562.042.56
06/06/2008£25,0002.512.002.51
06/06/2008£10,0002.461.962.45

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 30
(Monthly)
06/06/2008£100,0002.912.322.94see below
06/06/2008£50,0002.562.042.59
06/06/2008£25,0002.512.002.53
06/06/2008£10,0002.461.962.48

Includes Select 60 (Monthly).

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Tracker 90
(Annual)
05/08/2008£100,0003.753.003.75see below
05/08/2008£13.702.963.70

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.50% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Tracker 90
(Monthly)
05/08/2008£100,0003.452.763.50see below
05/08/2008£13.402.723.45

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.50% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Business Saver
(Annual)
07/05/2008£10,0004.153.324.15see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.00% below the UK Bank Base rate until further notice. Your rate will be reviewed and amended within one month of the UK Bank Base Rate change where necessary. We will notify you at least six months in advance of any changes to this guarantee, if the change is to your disadvantage.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. The gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

3. Please see note 2.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Business Saver
(Monthly)
07/05/2008£10,0003.923.123.97see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.00% below the UK Bank Base rate until further notice. The monthly rate will always be 0.25% below the annual rate. Your rate will be reviewed and amended within one month of the UK Bank Base Rate change where necessary. We will notify you at least six months in advance of any changes to this guarantee, if the change is to your disadvantage.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. The gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

3. Please see note 2.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Gross Corporate Account07/05/2008£50,0003.20-3.20see below

1. Where the balance falls below £50,000, no interest will be earned.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

previous rates
Current Account Gold04/03/2000£100,0001.240.991.25see below
04/03/2000£50,0000.400.320.40
04/03/2000£25,0000.350.280.35
04/03/2000£10,0000.300.240.30

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Base Rate Tracker
(Annual)
08/03/2008£13.803.043.80see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.75% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 120 -
(Annual)
04/08/2007£5005.514.404.76see below

The Annual Gross Rate of 5.51% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 120 -
(Monthly)
04/08/2007£5005.264.204.60see below

The Monthly Gross Rate of 5.26% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Base Rate Tracker
(Monthly)
08/03/2008£13.502.803.55see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.75% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Access
(Annual)
08/03/2008£250,0003.302.643.30see below
08/03/2008£100,0002.752.202.75
08/03/2008£50,0002.151.722.15
08/03/2008£25,0002.001.602.00
08/03/2008£10,0001.801.441.80
08/03/2008£2,5001.751.401.75
08/03/2008£11.551.241.55

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Access
(Monthly)
08/03/2008£250,0003.302.643.35see below
08/03/2008£100,0002.752.202.78
08/03/2008£50,0002.151.722.17
08/03/2008£25,0002.001.602.01
08/03/2008£10,0001.801.441.81
08/03/2008£2,5001.751.401.76
08/03/2008£11.551.241.56

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct 50
(Annual)
27/04/2008 £100,000 3.30 2.64 3.30 see below
27/04/2008 £50,000 3.00 2.40 3.00
27/04/2008 £25,000 2.95 2.36 2.95
27/04/2008 £10,000 2.90 2.32 2.90
27/04/2008 £5,000 2.85 2.28 2.85

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a. 2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3). 3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due. 4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct 50
(Monthly)
27/04/2008 £100,000 3.30 2.64 3.35 see below
27/04/2008 £50,000 3.00 2.40 3.04
27/04/2008 £25,000 2.95 2.36 2.99
27/04/2008 £10,000 2.90 2.32 2.93
27/04/2008 £5,000 2.85 2.28 2.88

1. Where the balance falls below £5,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

Select Access
(Annual)
08/03/2008£250,0003.062.443.06see below
08/03/2008£100,0002.211.762.21
08/03/2008£40,0001.761.401.76
08/03/2008£25,0001.361.081.36
08/03/2008£5001.311.041.31

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select Access
(Monthly)
08/03/2008£250,0003.062.443.10see below
08/03/2008£100,0002.211.762.23
08/03/2008£40,0001.761.401.77
08/03/2008£25,0001.361.081.36
08/03/2008£5001.311.041.31

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 30
(Annual)
07/04/2008£100,0003.262.603.26see below
07/04/2008£50,0002.912.322.91
07/04/2008£25,0002.862.282.86
07/04/2008£10,0002.812.242.81

Formerly Select Instant.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 30
(Monthly)
07/04/2008£100,0003.262.603.30see below
07/04/2008£50,0002.912.322.94
07/04/2008£25,0002.862.282.89
07/04/2008£10,0002.812.242.84

Includes Select 60 (Monthly).

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Tracker 90
(Annual)
06/06/2008£100,0004.103.284.10see below
06/06/2008£14.053.244.05

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.50% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Save Direct Tracker 90
(Monthly)
06/06/2008£100,0003.803.043.86see below
06/06/2008£13.753.003.81

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.50% below the UK Bank Base Rate until further notice.

The interest rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary to comply with the interest rate guarantee, within one month of a UK Bank Base Rate change.

1. Where the balance falls below £1, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Business Saver
(Annual)
08/03/2008£10,0004.503.604.50see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.00% below the UK Bank Base rate until further notice. Your rate will be reviewed and amended within one month of the UK Bank Base Rate change where necessary. We will notify you at least six months in advance of any changes to this guarantee, if the change is to your disadvantage.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. The gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

3. Please see note 2.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Business Saver
(Monthly)
08/03/2008£10,0004.253.404.33see below

The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be no lower than 1.00% below the UK Bank Base rate until further notice. The monthly rate will always be 0.25% below the annual rate. Your rate will be reviewed and amended within one month of the UK Bank Base Rate change where necessary. We will notify you at least six months in advance of any changes to this guarantee, if the change is to your disadvantage.

1. Where the balance falls below £10,000, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. The gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable where interest is exempt from income tax.

3. Please see note 2.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Gross Corporate Account08/03/2008£50,0003.55-3.55see below

1. Where the balance falls below £50,000, no interest will be earned.

2. Gross is the rate of interest without the deduction of tax (please also see note 3).

3. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

4. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

future rates
Select 120 -
(Annual)
04/09/2008£5004.913.924.16see below

The Annual Gross Rate of 4.91% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

Select 120 -
(Monthly)
04/09/2008£5004.663.723.98see below

The Monthly Gross Rate of 4.66% applies to new accounts and those opened within the last six months and includes an introductory bonus of 0.75% gross p.a. payable for six months from the day the account is opened. We will not write to you separately when this bonus expires. Only one introductory bonus is payable per customer. This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

1. Where the balance falls below £500, interest will be earned at the prevailing basic rate, currently 0.10% gross p.a.

2. Net p.a. is the annual rate of interest payable after the deduction of lower rate tax (currently 20%). Interest will be paid net or, subject to the required certification, gross. Where the tax deducted exceeds an investor's tax liability (if any), a claim may be made to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax. For individuals whose income falls within the lower or basic rate bands, the tax deducted will match their liability to tax on the interest and they will have no more tax to pay on it. Individuals who are liable at the higher rate of income tax of 40% will have to pay additional tax on the interest to cover the difference between the tax deducted and the higher rate tax due.

3. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the capital balance each year.

If you are interested in the current interest rate for any other account and for those accounts which are no longer available to new customers you can find them all here. We will write to you if we change the rate on your Account.

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