Newcastle 55

Introducing an Easy Access Variable Rate Account exclusive for over 55s with a rate that tracks the Bank of England base rate.

Newcastle 55

up to 0.50%
GROSS/AER*
  • Exclusive to over 55s
  • Easy Access - Penalty free withdrawals
  • Available in branch or by post
  • Invest between £1 and £1,000,000
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Summary Box - Key Product Information for our Savings Account

Account Name Newcastle 55
Interest Rates
Annual (Variable)
0.50% Gross/AER*
Monthly (Variable)
0.25% Gross/AER*
The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be equal to the Bank of England Base Rate until 7th September 2012
Tax Status Interest will be paid after the deduction of income tax at the appropriate rate unless you request otherwise
Conditions for bonus payment No bonus is applicable
Withdrawal arrangements Penalty free without notice
Access By branch, post or telephone
  Additional Information
Maturity Date 7th September 2012
Interest Payment - Annual 31 July
Minimum Balance - Annual £1
Maximum Balance - Annual £1,000,000
Interest Payment - Monthly Last business day of each month
Minimum Balance - Monthly £1,000
Maximum Balance - Monthly £1,000,000

Product Special Conditions

The Newcastle’s General Terms & Conditions will apply unless they are inconsistent with these Special Conditions, effective from the date of the account opening.

  1. The Account is a variable rate account.
  2. The Account can be operated in branch, by post or telephone.
  3. The minimum investment in the Account is £1 the maximum is £1,000,000.
  4. The Account can be held in single or joint names.
  5. After placing your Investment in the Account you may make further deposits while the Account is a current issue.
  6. Withdrawals can be made without notice or penalty.
  7. On maturity the Account will automatically transfer to the Newcastle's Nova Plus account and Nova Plus Terms & Conditions will apply.
  8. The interest rate on this Account will change the day after any announcement by the Bank of England of a change to its base rate.
  9. The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be equal to the Bank of England Base Rate until 7 September 2012.
  10. Interest can be paid to your Account, to another account with the Newcastle or to a third party bank or building society account.
  11. Interest is calculated daily and annual interest is paid on 31st July each year. Monthly interest will be paid on the on last business day of each month.
  12. Monthly interest is only available on balances of £1,000 and over. Should the final day of a calendar month be a business day then any monthly interest paid to a third party will be paid on that day. Otherwise it will be paid on the following business day. Any final monthly interest due on maturity will be credited to the account.
  13. To open a Newcastle 55 account, you must be aged 55 or over and may be asked to prove your age.
  14. Details correct at 06/04/2011.
 
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