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Home Deposit Saver Issue 2

4.81% gross pa/AER variable
(Annual Interest)

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This account might be right for you if you:

  • Would like to save up to £500 per calendar month for the 24 month term to build up a lump sum for a deposit for a home.
  • Don't need to withdraw from the account but want to be able to close the account if you need to.
  • Are aged 16 or over.

Summary Box

Account name Home Deposit Saver Issue 2
What is the interest rate?
Annual Interest

4.81% gross pa/AER

  • This account earns interest daily and it’s added to the account the day before the anniversary of account opening.
  • If you ask us to pay interest to a different account, we’ll pay it on the first business day after the day we’d have added it to this account. Business days exclude Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Monthly Interest: No monthly interest option available.
Can Skipton Building Society change the interest rate?

Yes, the interest rate is variable, so it can go up or down, for the 24 month term of the account.

  • Section 8 of our Savings Account Terms and Conditions explains why we may change the interest rate.
  • If there is at least £100 in the account, we’ll notify you in advance if we intend to reduce the interest rate.
What would the estimated balance be after 24 months based on a £500 deposit each month?

The estimated balance at the end of the fixed term would be £12,608 based on the following assumptions:

  • The account is opened with £500 on the 1st of the month and starts earning interest straight away.
  • £500 is deposited on the first day of each subsequent month by standing order, totalling £12,000 over the 24 month term.
  • No withdrawals are made.
  • The interest is paid annually.
  • The interest is added to this account.
  • There is no change to the interest rates stated.

Estimated balances are for illustrative purposes only. They may be less for accounts opened by debit card or cheque, because interest won't be earned until your account receives the deposit.

How do I open and manage my account?
  • This account is only available to UK residents aged 16 or over.
  • To open and manage this account, a valid email address must be provided.
  • You can open and manage it through Skipton Online, in the Skipton App, in branch, by post or by phone. You may be required to set up appropriate security and access measures, and these might differ depending on how you choose to manage the account.
  • The minimum opening and operating balance for this account is £1.
  • Subsequent payments in can be made from £1.
  • There is no minimum monthly deposit.
  • You can pay in as many times as you like each month, as long as you don’t exceed the £500 monthly allowance.
  • Any unused monthly allowances can be rolled over to future months, up to a maximum of £12,000 over the 24 month term.
  • Joint accounts aren’t allowed.
  • You can only hold one Home Deposit Saver in your name at any one time (either a Home Deposit Saver or a Branch Home Deposit Saver).
  • Maximum balance is £12,000 excluding interest earned.
Can I withdraw money?
  • You can’t withdraw part of your account balance. However, you can close your account at any time and withdraw the full balance through Skipton Online, in the Skipton App, in branch, by post or by phone, as long as you’ve set up the relevant security and access measures. You don’t need to give us notice and there are no penalties.
  • If you choose to close your account and withdraw your funds by electronic payment, this must be made to a UK bank or building society account in your own name. We won’t make an electronic payment to any other type of account.
  • At the end of the 24 month term, which is known as ‘maturity’, your account will automatically transfer into a new easy access account, which has a variable rate of interest, unless you tell us otherwise when we contact you before maturity. You can find out more about the maturity process in term 9 of the further Terms and Conditions.
Additional information
  • The AER shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.
  • We pay all savings interest gross, which means no tax is deducted. It’s your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances. Tax rules may change in future.
  • Accounts can be withdrawn from sale at any time and without notice.

Before you apply

It is important that you read the terms and conditions documents carefully. These contain the details of your agreement with us for these accounts and we will rely on them for our relationship with you.

We’ll set up your Skipton Online access as part of your secure online application, if you haven’t already registered.

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Annual Interest

4.81% gross pa/AER variable
(Annual Interest)

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Other ways to apply

You need to have an active email address to open this account. If you don't have one, speak to us over the phone or in branch to find an account that's right for you.

App

If you're an existing Skipton customer, you can apply for this account in our app.

Branch

If you'd like to open your account in branch, please contact your local branch to arrange an appointment. Branch finder.

Phone

You can apply for this account over the phone. Call us on 0345 608 0783.

Post

Return your application form and cheque to:

Customer Delivery
Skipton Building Society
Principal Office
The Bailey
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1DN

General investment account application form [PDF]

Proving your identity

We may require identification to open the account. If you're 18 or over and on the electoral roll for your current address we may be able to verify your identification electronically, to do this please call us on 0345 608 0783 and we'll let you know straight away if you've passed our checks.

If we can't verify your identity electronically, or if you're under 18, you'll need to provide us with proof of ID as set out in our Proving your identity document [PDF].

We have an internal complaints procedure. For more information, please call us on 0345 850 1722, ask in branch or visit our Complaints page.

Also, the Financial Ombudsman Service provides a free and independent service for consumers and can be contacted at the following address: The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London E14 9SR. Telephone: 0800 023 4567 or visit financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

You're protected up to £85,000

Your eligible deposits with Skipton Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme.

Learn more about the FSCS

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