A fixed rate for 1 year.
This account is available online only.
Terms and conditions for the 1 Year Fixed Rate E-ISA (Issue 1) are available by clicking “Find out more” below.
3.85%
Tax free rate / 3.85% AER
Rate Type
FixedAccess
Yes, penalty appliesInterest Paid
Annually and at maturityAvailability
Branch
Post
A fixed rate for 1 year.
This account is available online only.
Terms and conditions for the 1 Year Fixed Rate E-ISA (Issue 1) are available by clicking “Find out more” below.
| What is the interest rate? | The interest rate is 3.85% +Tax Free Rate% / ^AER% |
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| Interest is calculated daily and added to your account balance on the 5th April and at maturity. | ||
| Can Penrith Building Society change the interest rate? | No, as the interest rate is fixed, the rate will not change for the term of the account. | |
| What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit? | Based on the rate of interest, if you deposited £1,000 in this account, after 12 months the balance would be £1,038.50.
At the end of the 1-year term the maturity balance would be £1,038.50 This figure is provided for illustration purposes only. It is based on no transactions or changes to interest rates after the initial deposit. |
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| How do I open and manage my account? | Opening your account
Savings limits & additional deposits
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| Can I withdraw money? | Withdrawals
Closures or full or partial transfers out are subject to a 90-day interest penalty. If you have not earned sufficient interest on your account, you may get back less than you have paid in. A minimum balance of £1,000 must remain in the account to keep it open. If the balance goes below £1,000 your account will be closed unless we have received instructions to transfer the remaining balance to another ISA provider. Maturity Your account will mature 1 year from the day we receive your first deposit. We will contact you before the end of the fixed period to let you know the options available to you.
If we do not hear back from you, your savings will mature into an Instant Access Cash ISA. It is important to note that this is not a flexible ISA, if you have subscribed your maximum annual subscription for the current tax year and withdraw all or part of this, you cannot pay this back into your ISA. |
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| Additional Information | Your ISA savings are tax exempt and do not count towards your personal allowance. The tax treatment of ISA’s may be subject to change in the future. | |
+ +Tax Free Rate is the rate of interest payable, under current legislation, where interest is exempt from tax.
^ AER stands for annual equivalent rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.
We always try to provide a first-class service. Occasionally however things can go wrong. If they do we will try to put them right. If you wish to make a complaint, our complaints procedures are detailed in the Terms & Conditions for Savings Accounts.
If you would like to talk to us about your account you can
DOWNLOAD THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
The Financial Conduct Authority is a financial services regulator. It requires us, Penrith Building Society, to give you this important information to help you decide whether our 1 Year Fixed Rate E-ISA (Issue 1) is right for you. You should read this document carefully so that you understand what you are buying, and then keep it safe for future reference.
An ISA can be a Cash ISA, a Stocks and Shares ISA, an Innovative Finance ISA or a Lifetime ISA (LISA). Here at Penrith Building Society we only offer Cash ISA savings accounts and the ISA explained in this leaflet is a Cash ISA. We also offer an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) ISA and a Junior ISA, please ask in branch for separate details and terms and conditions.
If you are an adult, then in any tax year you can pay into one Cash ISA, one Stocks and Shares ISA, one Innovative Finance ISA and one Lifetime ISA (LISA). You can save up to the limit in any type or a combination of all four. Your ISAs can be with the same provider if they offer all types or with different providers. A tax year runs from 6th April in one year to 5th April the following year.
There is no tax to pay on your Cash ISA interest and this does not count towards your Personal Savings Allowance, for more information on this please visit www.gov.uk and search for Personal Savings Allowance.
Eligibility
To apply for a 1 Year Fixed Rate E-ISA (Issue 1) you must:
General Operation
Can I transfer my Cash ISA from another provider to the Penrith Building Society?
Yes, the 1 Year Fixed Rate E-ISA (Issue 1) accepts both full and partial transfers up to the account limit.
Can I transfer my Penrith Building Society Cash ISA to another provider?
Yes, subject to the new ISA Manager agreeing to accept the transfer. Transfers to other Cash ISA providers are permitted and are subject to the terms of your fixed rate ISA. If you ever wish to transfer your Penrith Building Society Cash ISA to another provider you will need to complete a Cash ISA Transfer Application form with your new provider, who will forward the request to us..
What if I change my mind?
You have 30 days after the date that your account is opened to change your mind. You can cancel your investment by letting us know in writing during this period and your cancelled Cash ISA will not count as an ISA subscription. Any interest that you have earned on your savings during this period will be paid gross.
Are you a new customer to Penrith Building Society?
If you are a new customer, you will need to provide some form of identification and verification of address. Details of acceptable documentary evidence accompany this factsheet. You will also need to provide us with your National Insurance number.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Penrith Building Society is a participant of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and your deposits are protected under this scheme.
For further information about the compensation provided by the FSCS, refer to the FSCS website at www.fscs.org.uk
Complaints
The Society always tries to provide a first class service. Occasionally, however, things can go wrong. If they do, we will try to put them right. If you wish to make a complaint, the Society’s complaints procedures are detailed in the Terms and Conditions for Investments Accounts booklet.
Further Information
Information on ISAs can be obtained from the HMRC ISA Helpline on 0300 200 3312, or by visiting www.gov.uk/individual-savings-accounts
General Terms & Conditions
Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of Penrith Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit protection scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.
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Or visit www.fscs.org.uk.