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2 Year Fixed Rate ISA

Issue 30


Interest Rate AER / Tax Free - Fixed : 4.25%

Minimum - Maximum Balance : £1,000 to £500,000

Open and manage your account : Online, in Branch or Agency

You must be:

  • At least 18 years old.
  • A UK resident (excluding Northern Ireland).
  • A Crown servant (for example diplomatic or overseas civil service) or their spouse or civil partner if you do not live in the UK

May be suitable for you if: 

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Green Check Mark PNGs for Free Download You do not need access to your money for 2 Years.

Green Check Mark PNGs for Free Download You have £1,000 available to open the account.

Green Check Mark PNGs for Free Download You would like to make additional deposits within the first 30 days of opening your account.

Green Check Mark PNGs for Free Download You would like to open and manage this account online and/or in person from Monmouthshire Building Society Branches.

Not Suitable for you if:

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 File:Cross red circle.svg - Wikimedia Commons  You would like to open this account over the phone or by post.

Additional Information:

  • Accounts can be held in sole name only.
  • You can pay into multiple Cash ISAs within the same tax year, up to the overall ISA allowance of £20,000.
  • Deposits can be made up to the annual ISA subscription allowance, £20,000 for the 2024/25 tax year.
  • There is a 14-day cancellation period.
  • There may be a penalty if you withdraw your money before the end of the fixed term. (Full closure, including transfer to another ISA provider, will be allowed subject to 180 days’ loss of interest, calculated on the closing balance.)

Click below to expand the 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA Summary Box and Terms and Conditions.

What is the interest rate?
  • 4.25% AER / Tax-Free 
  • The interest rate is fixed for 2 years and is paid tax-free.
  • Interest is calculated daily and paid following close of business on March 31 each year, and at the end of the fixed term.
Can Monmouthshire Building Society change the interest rate?
  • No
  • The interest rate is fixed so we can’t change it during the term.
What would the estimated balance after 2 years (24 months) based on £1,000 deposit?
  • £1,086.81
  • Based on £1,000 being paid into the account, and there is no other money into the account over 24 months.
How do I open and manage my account?

Who can open

  • You must be aged 18 or over.
  • You must be a UK resident (excluding Northern Ireland).
  • You could be a Crown servant, their spouse or civil partner if you are not a UK resident.

How to open

  • Online
  • Branch or agency

Minimum

  • The minimum balance is £1,000.

Maximum

  • The maximum that a member can invest with Monmouthshire Building Society is £500,000, this could be just in this account or split across other accounts you hold with the Society.

How to manage

  • Online (my accounts), in branch or agency.
  • You can pay money into your account within the first 30 days of opening your account up to the maximum balance /ISA allowance.
  • You can transfer into this ISA from another Cash ISA.
Can I withdraw money?
  • No, After the 14 days ‘cancellation period’, you can’t take money out of your account until the end of the fixed term.
  • If you close or transfer your ISA to another provider, you will be charged 180 days loss of interest on your final balance.
  • We’ll contact you before the end of the fixed term to let you know what your next steps are.
  • If we don’t hear from you or we can’t action your request, we’ll transfer the balance to one of our instant access ISAs.
Additional Information *
  • Accounts can be opened for individuals only.
  • You can pay into multiple cash ISAs within the same tax year, up to the overall ISA allowance of £20,000.
  • The tax-free rate means that interest is exempt from income tax.
  • The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future. Visit www.hmrc.gov.uk for more information.
  • AER is the Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the rate would be if interest was paid and added on each year.
    Rates and information correct from the 6 April 2024.

It is important that you read the following before deciding to open an account:

Fixed Rate Cash ISA Terms and Conditions

2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA Summary Box

Other Important Information:

FSCS Information Sheet

General Terms and Conditions for Savings Accounts

Savings Service Tariff

Important Information About Your Personal Data

My Accounts Terms and Conditions

Savings terms:

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest were paid and added to your account each year.

Gross is the rate of interest payable before any tax is taken off.

Fixed interest means the rate stays the same until the account matures.

Variable interest means the rate can go up or down at any time. We will always publish our rate changes and give you with at least 30 days notice if the rate on one of your accounts is due to go down.

Tax-free means you will not pay any tax on your interest.

Tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April.

Business day is Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

The information provided in the summary box is a summary of the key features of the 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA and is not intended to be a substitute for reading the terms and conditions above that apply to the account.


Next Steps

If you have read and understood all the information provided, and you would like to apply for a 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA, simply click below.

Alternatively, you can visit one of our branches or agencies in person. 

Apply Online

 

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