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Fixed Rate Savings Bonds

Key Features

With Fixed Rate Savings Bonds, the rate is fixed at the start - so from the moment you make your deposit, you know exactly how much money your investment will earn.

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Key product information for this account

Account name: 7 month Fixed Rate Bond - matures 06/05/09 1 year Fixed Rate Bond - matures 25/09/09
Interest rates (AERs): Earn a guaranteed 6.80% fixed gross pa/AER.
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Earn a guaranteed 6.15% fixed gross pa/AER.
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Tax Staus: Interest will be paid net to UK tax-payers for single deposits under £50,000, and paid gross for single deposits of £50,000 or more.
Conditions for bonus payment: Not applicable to this type of account.
Withdrawal arrangements: No withdrawals allowed during the term of the Bond.
Access: You can enquire about the balance of your Bond over the phone from 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, or view your balance at a time that suits you with our online service.

Our Bonds are all limited offers that are subject to availability. So when you've decided, act quickly to apply as they will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

You can Apply online now or call us on 0845 609 6311, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm (call charges may vary).

Things to note about opening a Bond:

  • You can open a Bond with a single deposit of any sum between £1,000 and £1,000,000. No further deposits are allowed.
  • Open as many Bonds as you like, up to a total investment of £10,000,000.
  • No withdrawals will be allowed during the term of the Bond.

Bond Plus Savings Account

The interest you earn is not allowed to remain in the Bond account. It can be transferred either monthly or yearly to an external bank account, or you can take advantage of our Bond Plus Savings Account with an enhanced interest rate of 4.70% variable gross p.a./AER.
Read more about our Bond Plus Savings Account


The Facts

  • Rates correct as at 6 October 2008.
  • Gross means the rate of interest paid without the deduction of tax, if applicable.
  • AER means the Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year.
  • Accounts available to UK residents only over the age of 16.
  • We reserve the right to decline the Bond application if funds are not received within 14 days of the initial telephone call or online application.
  • Standard Life Bank savings bonds are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

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