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Direct Access Savings Account


Introduction

Make your savings work harder for you.

If your surplus cash is tied up in a regular deposit account, poor interest rates mean you could be losing out.

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Key product information for this account
Account name: Direct Access Savings Account
Interest rates (AERs): Tiered rates from 0.90% - 1.63% variable gross pa/AER.
See the full tiered rates.
Tax Status: Interest will be paid net for UK tax-payers.
Conditions for bonus payment: Not applicable to this type of account.
Withdrawal arrangements: No notice period or penalties apply when making withdrawals on this type of account.
Access: Enjoy easy access to your money over the phone 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, or make transactions at a time that suits you with our online service.

Extra benefits

You can Apply online now or call us on 08457 55 56 57, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm (call charges may vary).

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The Facts

  • Rates correct as at 12 March 2009, subject to variation.
  • Minimum balance £1
  • Accounts available to UK residents only over the age of 16.
  • Withdrawals sent by electronic transfer via your external account will normally take 3 working days. In exceptional cases we may permit same day withdrawals but we will charge a fee for this, currently £28.
  • 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.
  • For all accounts, you can choose whether interest is to be paid monthly or yearly.
  • Standard Life Bank savings accounts are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme


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