Call Direct Advantage


Summary box
Key product information for our savings account

Account name Call Direct Advantage
Interest rates (AERs) Annual
2.00% gross pa+/AER*   1.60% net pa+

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008
Monthly
1.98% gross pa+   1.58% net pa+   2.00% 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 Post/telephone

Key features

  • Secure telephone withdrawals into your nominated bank or building society account using our password protected automated telephone service (minimum withdrawal £250)
  • Withdraw cash at LINK ATMs using a Chelsea card (maximum withdrawal £200 per day)
  • Save from £250 to £500,000** per saver (a maximum of 2 savers are permitted)
  • Interest will be earned from £250. It is paid annually on 1 June. Monthly interest also available

+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++Up to £500 cash or £5,000 cheque may be withdrawn immediately over the counter in a branch. Larger sums may be withdrawn by cheque in a few days.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 does not charge for cash withdrawals

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