Savings Application

Online Savings application

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Flexible Savings

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Flexible Savings
Interest Rates (AERs) The interest rates payable are tiered and variable. View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no restrictions on withdrawals
Access Britannia branch, ATM or by post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum balance of £1
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000
  • Passbook option lets you withdraw up to £500 per day in cash, or larger amounts by cheque
  • CashCard option lets you withdraw up to £250 a day and a statement is issued every 25 transactions or 3 months, whichever is sooner
  • Can be opened as a joint account
  • Interest is paid annually on the first working day after 1st January each year or monthly at the end of each month into an account of your choice
  • Instant access to your money with a choice of CashCard or Passbook
  • Save whenever it suits you
  • The convenient option to save regularly by Direct Debit

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Select Access Saver 3

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Select Access Saver 3
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rate is variable. View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements If you make more than four withdrawals during the same calendar year, the lower rate of interest will apply from your fifth withdrawal until the 31 December in the same calendar year. The interest rate on your Account will revert to the higher rate on the 1 January of the following calendar year.
Access Statement based account operated either by visiting a Britannia branch, by post or by telephone.

Features & Benefits

  • Keep your higher interest rate if you make no more than four withdrawals per calendar year.
  • Easily transfer money from your savings account via the telephone to a linked current account of your choice.
  • Make deposits to your savings account via your banks telephone or internet service, or our postal service.
  • Minimum opening balance of £500.
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000.
  • Manage your account by visiting a Britannia branch, by post or by telephone.
  • Interest is paid annually into this account on the first working day after after the 1 January each year.
  • Keep track of your balance with a statement (quarterly or every 25 transactions whichever is sooner).
  • Can be opened as a joint account, (by telephone it would need to be linked to a current account held in either one or both of these names).

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Cash ISA

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Cash ISA
Interest Rates (AERs) The interest rate payable is variable and guaranteed not to fall more than 1% below the Bank of England base rate, subject to an excluded period (please refer to sections 5 and 6 of the product specific Terms and Conditions). View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is tax free*
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this Account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no restrictions on withdrawals. Withdrawals of capital cannot be replaced
Access Branch and by post

Features & Benefits

  • gives you a variable rate of interest tax-free*
  • can be opened with as little as £1
  • allows you to make deposits whenever you want - up to the maximum cash ISA limit in a tax year*. The limit for the 2012/2013 tax year is £5,640
  • allows you to make withdrawals at any time
  • pays your interest into this account manually on the first working day after 5 April
  • is issued with a passbook
  • meets Stakeholder Standards

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

DirectSaver

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name DirectSaver
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rate is variable. View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements There is no limit on the number of withdrawals that can be be made. The minimum withdrawal amount is £100. Withdrawals are made by moving funds to your linked current account
Access This account is operated by telephone, internet or post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum balance and deposit of £100
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000
  • Call 0845 121 7905 to deposit money over the phone with your debit card. You can also deposit funds by cheque through the post, or by using your nominated current account provider’s telephone or internet banking services^
  • Call 0845 121 7905 to make withdrawals (minimum of £100 which will be transferred to your nominated current account which takes 4 working days, excluding the day of instruction)^
  • Interest is paid annually by the first working day after 1st January into this account
  • Keep track of your balance with a statement (every 25 transactions or 3 months, whichever is sooner)
  • Can be opened as a joint account so long as it’s linked to a current account held in either one or both of these names.
  • Easily transfer money to and from your current account
  • Manage your account online. Register for online servicing once your account is open

^For information on the clearing of funds, please refer to section 7 of the General Terms and Conditions.

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-12noon

Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

1 Year Fixed Rate Bond

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond - Issue 230
Interest Rates (AERs) The minimum balance for this account is £1,000. The interest rate is fixed for the term of the Bond.
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this Account
Withdrawal arrangements It is not possible to make withdrawals from this account until maturity
Access Britannia Branch or by post

Features & Benefits

  • Attractive fixed interest rate
  • Choose annual or monthly interest. Annual interest will be paid into this account at the end of the term; monthly interest will be paid into another Britannia or bank account of your choice
  • Choose to save between a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £1,000,000
  • Your account matures in a year and your money is then transferred to a Matured Bond Instant Access Account
  • Can be opened as a joint account
  • It is not possible to add to this account during the term of the product
  • Passbook based account

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

2 Year Fixed Rate Bond

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond - Issue 93
Interest Rates (AERs) The minimum balance for this account is £1,000. The interest rate is fixed for the term of the Bond.
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this Account
Withdrawal arrangements It is not possible to make withdrawals from this account until maturity
Access Britannia branch or by post

Features & Benefits

  • Attractive fixed interest rate
  • Choose annual or monthly interest. Monthly interest will be paid into another Britannia or bank account of your choice. For annual interest, you have the option to add this to your account.
  • Choose to save between a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £1,000,000
  • Your account matures on its second anniversary and your money is then transferred to a Matured Bond Instant Access Account
  • Can be opened as a joint account
  • It is not possible to add to this account during the term of the product
  • Passbook based account

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Select Access Cash ISA 2

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Select Access Cash ISA 2
Interest Rates (AERs) The interest rate payable is variable.
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid tax free*
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements If you make more than two withdrawals (including partial balance transfers) during the same tax year, the lower rate of interest will apply from your third withdrawal, or partial balance transfer, until 5 April in the same tax year. The interest rate on your Account will revert to the higher rate on 6 April of the following tax year.
Access Statement based account operated either by visiting a Britannia branch or by post

Our Select Access Cash ISA 2:

  • gives you a variable rate of tax free* interest
  • can be opened with a minimum deposit of £500
  • you can operate your account by visiting a Britannia branch or by post
  • allows you to make deposits whenever you want to – up to the maximum cash ISA limit (currently £5,640) in the current 2012/2013 tax year*
  • you can make deposits to your account via a Britannia branch, your bank’s telephone or internet service or our postal service
  • allows you to make withdrawals at any time
  • allows you to keep your higher interest rate if you make no more than two withdrawals including partial balance transfers per tax year
  • pays your interest into this account annually after we close for business on 5 April
  • allows you to keep track of your balance with a statement (quarterly or every 25 transactions, whichever is sooner)

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Easy Monthly Saver

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Easy Monthly Saver
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rate payable is variable. The current interest rate# is 2.10% AER*/Gross* 1.68% net*. The minimum balance for this account is £20.

Please be aware that the terms of the account require 12 monthly payments; if fewer than 12 payments are received your interest rates will reduce by 2% for that year.

Tax Status Interest is paid net* of basic rate tax
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements You can make one withdrawal per anniversary year without affecting your rate of interest. If more than one withdrawal is made, your interest rate will reduce by 2% gross* for that year. Withdrawals will be made by cheque payable to the account holder or by transfer to a nominated Britannia account
Access Branch and by post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum investment of £20 a month
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000
  • Interest and bonus is paid annually into your account on the first working day after the anniversary of your account being opened
  • First deposit is paid by cash or cheque
  • Statement based account (every three months)
  • Can be opened as a joint account
  • Lets you pay monthly by Direct Debit, Standing Order, or internal transfer to make saving easy

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Fixed Rate Cash ISA - Fixed until 06/04/2014

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Fixed Rate Cash ISA - fixed until 06/04/2014
Interest Rates (AERs) The minimum opening balance for this account is £5,760 if using 2013/2014 tax year’s allowance, or £1 if transferring previous tax years’ balances.
The interest rate is fixed until 06/04/2014
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is tax free*
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this Account
Withdrawal arrangements Withdrawals or closures before 7 April 2014 will be subject to a charge equivalent to 180 days loss of interest at the fixed rate on the amount withdrawn. The charge will be taken from interest earned but not yet paid; if you withdraw from or close your account before enough interest to cover this charge has been earned, the balance will be taken from the funds in your account. Withdrawals of capital cannot be replaced
Access Britannia branch and by post

Features

  • gives you a fixed rate of 1.80% tax free*, until 6 April 2014,
  • will mature on 7 April 2014 when your money will be transferred into a variable rate Cash ISA (or equivalent)
  • can be opened with your full cash ISA allowance for the 2012/2013 tax year (£5,640), your full cash ISA allowance for the 2013/2014 tax year (£5,760) and/or transfers from previous years’ cash ISAs with Britannia or other providers
  • pays interest into your account after close of business on 6 April each year
  • is issued with a passbook

This is a limited issue product and may be withdrawn without notice.

Are there any risks or restrictions?

  • The Fixed Rate Cash ISA has a fixed end date. If you make a withdrawal or transfer out before the account matures, the withdrawal or transfer out will be subject to a charge equivalent to 180 days loss of interest at the fixed rate on the amount withdrawn.
  • This is a limited issue product and may be withdrawn at any time.
  • No further deposits are allowed into this account after the product has been withdrawn. A partial investment of a tax year’s allowance would prevent you from using the remainder of your cash ISA limit for that tax year, therefore if you wish to pay in for a tax year, you must use that tax year’s full allowance. This also means that subscriptions for future tax years cannot be made once the product has been withdrawn.
  • Over time, inflation will reduce the true value of your savings.
  • Whether general interest rates rise or fall, this cash ISA pays interest at a fixed rate.

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Fixed Rate Cash ISA - Fixed until 05/04/2015

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name Fixed Rate Cash ISA - fixed until 05/04/2015
Interest Rates (AERs) The minimum opening balance for this account is £5,760 if using 2013/2014 tax year’s allowance, or £1 if transferring previous tax years’ balances. The interest rate is fixed until 05/04/2015
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is tax free*
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this Account
Withdrawal arrangements Withdrawals or closures before 6 April 2015 will be subject to a charge equivalent to 180 days loss of interest at the fixed rate on the amount withdrawn The charge will be taken from interest earned but not yet paid; if you withdraw from or close your account before enough interest to cover this charge has been earned, the balance will be taken from the funds in your account. Withdrawals of capital cannot be replaced.
Access Britannia branch and by post

Features

  • gives you a fixed rate of 2.05% tax free*, until 5 April 2015 will mature on 6 April 2015 when your money will be transferred into a variable rate Cash ISA (or equivalent)
  • can be opened with your full cash ISA allowance for the 2012/2013 tax year (£5,640), your full cash ISA allowance for the 2013/2014 tax year (£5,760) and/or transfers from previous years’ cash ISAs with Britannia or other providers
  • pays interest into your account after close of business on 5 April each year
  • is issued with a passbook

This is a limited issue product and may be withdrawn without notice.

Are there any risks or restrictions?

  • The Fixed Rate Cash ISA has a fixed end date. If you make a withdrawal or transfer out before the account matures, the withdrawal or transfer out will be subject to a charge equivalent to 180 days loss of interest at the fixed rate on the amount withdrawn.
  • This is a limited issue product and may be withdrawn at any time.
  • No further deposits are allowed into this account after the product has been withdrawn. A partial investment of a tax year’s allowance would prevent you from using the remainder of your cash ISA limit for that tax year, therefore if you wish to pay in for a tax year, you must use that tax year’s full allowance. This also means that subscriptions for future tax years cannot be made once the product has been withdrawn.
  • Over time, inflation will reduce the true value of your savings.
  • Whether general interest rates rise or fall, this cash ISA pays interest at a fixed rate.

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

FirstSaver

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name FirstSaver
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rate payable is variable.
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net*. Interest can be paid gross*, provided the necessary HM Revenue & Customs form has been submitted and the account holder is eligible. Just ask for an R85 form when you open the account.
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payments exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no restrictions on withdrawals
Access Britannia branch and by post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum balance of £1
  • Maximum investment of £1,000,000
  • Interest is paid annually on the first working day after 1st January by adding it to this account
  • Passbook option lets them withdraw up to £500 per day in cash, or larger amounts by cheque
  • Save as and when it suits your child
  • You can set up a monthly Direct Debit to boost their savings
  • ‘Quickcash’ card option available once they’re aged 12
  • To boost your child's savings why not pay in your child benefit?

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Clubs and Charities Account

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Account Name Clubs and Charities Account
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rates payable are variable.
View interest rates here.
Tax Status Interest is paid net*. Interest can be paid gross* subject to the organisation being eligible under HM Revenue & Customs guidelines**.
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payment exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no restrictions on withdrawals. When making a withdrawal, at least two named signatories
must sign the withdrawal form
Access Branch and by post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum balance of £100
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000
  • Interest is paid annually on the first working day after 1st January into this Account
  • Choose between 2 and 4 named people on the account with at least 2 people authorising withdrawals
  • Passbook based account
  • The flexibility to make deposits or withdrawals any time
  • Start earning interest as soon as you open your account
  • Interest can be paid gross* if you are eligible under HM Revenue & Customs guidelines**.

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.

Gross Interest Deposit Account

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Account Name Gross Interest Deposit Account
Interest Rates (AERs) The Interest rates payable are tiered and variable.
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Tax Status Interest is paid gross*
Condition for bonus payment No bonus payment exist for this account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no restrictions on withdrawals. When making a withdrawal, at least two named signatories
must sign the withdrawal form
Access Branch and by post

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum balance of £100
  • Maximum balance of £1,000,000
  • Interest is paid annually on the first working day after 1st January into this account
  • Choose between 2 and 4 named people on the account
  • Passbook based account
  • The flexibility to make deposits or withdrawals any time
  • Start earning interest as soon as we open your account

*For an explanation of terms such as AER, Gross and Net, please see our glossary this link will open the page over the top of your current page.