As you get older, saving becomes even more important, so we've created a saving's account for savers aged 55 or over. Not only does it have a competitive savings interest rate but it also gives you instant access to your savings.
A high interest account that gives you instant access to your savings
The Newcastle 55 account is a variable rate account exclusive to over 55s. What’s more, you’ll have easy access to your savings - just pop into your local branch if you want to make a withdrawal.
Is this account right for you?
If you're still wondering which savings account is right for you, our friendly advisers will be happy to help. Simply pop into your local branch or call 0845 600 4368.
Summary Box - Key Product Information for our Savings Account
Account Name
Newcastle 55
Interest Rates
Annual (Variable)
Monthly (Variable)
0.50% Gross*
0.25% Gross*
0.50% AER**
0.25% AER**
The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be equal to the Bank of England Base Rate until 5th April 2011
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 Important Information
Maturity Date
5th April 2011
Annual
Monthly
Interest Payment
31st July
Last Day Of Each Month
Minimum Balance
£1
£1,000
Maximum Balance
£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.
The Account is a variable rate account.
The Account can be operated in branch, by post or telephone.
The minimum investment in the Account is £1 the maximum is £1,000,000.
The Account can be held in single or joint names.
After placing your Investment in the Account you may make further deposits while the Account is a current issue.
Withdrawals can be made without notice or penalty.
On maturity the Account will automatically transfer to the Newcastle’s Nova Plus account and Nova Plus Terms & Conditions will apply.
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.
The annual interest rate is guaranteed to be equal to the Bank of England Base Rate until 5 April 2011.
Interest can be paid to your Account, to another account with the Newcastle or to a third party bank or building society account.
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.
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.
To open a Newcastle 55 account, you must be aged 55 or over and may be asked to prove your age.
You can withdraw your money without notice by visiting your local branch with your passbook. You may be asked to show proof of identity when doing this.
What happens on the maturity date?
On maturity the Newcastle 55 Bond will be automatically transferred to the Newcastle's Nova Plus variable rate no notice account and Nova Plus terms and conditions will apply.
* 'Gross' interest is the contractual rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax.
** 'AER' means "Annual Equivalent Rate" and is a notional rate which illustrates the contractual interest rate (excluding any bonus payable) as if paid and compounded on an annual basis.
Newcastle Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Services Authority and is entered in the Financial Services Authority Register
under Registration No. 156058.