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Fixed rate bonds.

Fixed rate bond

Put away for a set amount of time with a fixed rate bond.

Rate

Access Type

Withdrawals

Balance Restrictions

Type

Full Details

Rate

4.45%

*Gross/**AER

Access Type

Online

Withdrawals

No withdrawals until end of term

Minimum Balance

£100 – £100,000

Fixed

Rate

4.25%

*Gross/**AER

Access Type

Online

Withdrawals

No withdrawals until end of term

Minimum Balance

£100 – £100,000

Fixed

Rate

4.45%

Gross*/AER**

Access Type

Branch

Withdrawals

No withdrawals until end of term

Minimum Balance

£100 – £200,000

Fixed

Rate

4.25%

Gross*/AER**

Access Type

Branch

Withdrawals

No withdrawals until end of term

Minimum Balance

£100 – £200,000

Fixed

Guaranteed interest rate

Find a fixed rate bond that suits you.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about fixed rate bonds.

With a fixed rate savings account this means the interest rate is guaranteed until the stated maturity date, so your interest rate will not go up or down during this period.

To check the maximum investment into a fixed rate bond you will need to check the individual product terms and conditions.

To check whether additional investments will be permitted you will need to check the individual product terms and conditions.

Typically you will have limited or no access to funds saved in a fixed rate bond. To find out the access restrictions you will need to check the individual product terms and conditions.

If you are looking for tax free savings we may offer a Cash ISA fixed rate bond, which will enable you to invest the maximum annual tax free allowance set by the government.

Generally yes, unless you are opening a Cash ISA account. However there may be limits on how many of one account type you can open, so make sure you check the individual product terms and conditions.

Yes, you can open your account in joint names unless you are opening a Cash ISA account.

The final interest will be added to your account on the maturity date (end date). We will contact you at least 14 days before this date to let you know what will happen to your funds and your available options. This will include to continue saving in a fixed rate account, transfer to an easy access account or close your account.

Our fixed rate savings accounts are available for existing members or new applicants resident in our local postcode areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, MK, NR, PE or SG. Applicants must be aged 7+ to open a fixed rate savings account, or 16+ if opening a fixed rate Cash ISA.

Both bank and building society fixed rate bonds are the same product; they are an interest-paying savings account that you can put money into for a set period of time.

Fixed rate bonds

How to open your fixed rate savings account.

If you’re ready to open your savings account by post you’ll need to do the following:

  1. Download, read and accept the terms and conditions, using our savings account finder.
  2. Be an existing member or a new applicant resident in our local postcode areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, MK, NR, PE or SG
  3. Read and retain the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) information sheet

We will require proof of your identity to open a new account if you are a new customer. For existing members we may request identification, for example if your records with us are incomplete.

Completed application forms should be posted to Suffolk Building Society, Freehold House, 6-8 The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9SJ.

 

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