Tracker Bond (1st Issue)


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Key product information for our savings account

Account name Tracker Bond (1st Issue)
Interest rates (AERs) Annual
4.60% gross pa+/AER*    3.68% net pa+

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008. Guaranteed to be at least Base Rate plus an additional 1.60% gross pa+ until 17 March 2010
Monthly
4.51% gross pa+   3.61% net pa+   4.60% AER*

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008. Guaranteed to be at least Base Rate plus an additional 1.60% gross pa+ until 17 March 2010
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Withdrawal arrangements A withdrawal penalty equivalent to 30 days loss of interest on the amount withdrawn applies from the day the account is opened up to and including 17 March 2010++
Access Branch/post

Key features

  • To request an information pack call us on 0800 678 3885
  • Once this account has been withdrawn to new savers, you cannot make further deposits
  • From 18 March 2010, this account will become Branch Instant (which is a variable instant access account) and all withdrawals will be penalty free. Alternatively, we may offer you another Tracker Bond
  • Save from £2,000 to £500,000** per saver (a maximum of 2 savers are permitted)
  • Interest will be earned from £2,000. It is paid annually on 1 September. 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.
** Provided that your total savings in this and all other Chelsea accounts does not exceed £2 million
If the Bank of England Base Rate changes before this date, we'll change the interest rate on the account where necessary (which could be up or down) within 30 days
++ For more information about the penalty and the term, please refer to the terms and conditions. Up to £500 cash or £5,000 by cheque may be withdrawn immediately over the counter in a branch. Larger sums may be withdrawn by cheque in a few days

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