Branch Instant


Summary Box
Key product information for our savings account

Account name Branch Instant
Interest rates (AERs) Annual
1.45% gross pa+/AER*   1.16% net pa+

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008
Monthly
1.44% gross pa+   1.15% net pa+   1.45% AER*

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008
Tax status Interest is paid net of tax. However provided we receive a valid R85 form interest will be paid gross to non taxpayers
Conditions for bonus payment Not applicable
Withdrawal arrangements Instant, penalty free withdrawals++
Access Branch/post

Key features

  • Save from £1 up to a maximum of £500,000** per saver (maximum of 2 savers permitted)
  • Interest will be earned from £1. It is paid annually on 1 November. Monthly interest also available
  • Passbook operated

+Net interest equals gross interest less income tax at the rate specified by law.
*AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the account each year. Withdrawals may affect the AER.
++Up to £500 cash or £5,000 cheque may be withdrawn immediately over the counter in a branch. Larger sums may be withdrawn by cheque in a few days.
**Provided that your total savings in this and all other Chelsea accounts does not exceed £2 million.

Chelsea Building Society subscribes to the Banking Code, a copy of which is available on request.