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Key Features

If you are in the position to be able to safely put away your money and only withdraw by giving 35 days notice, this notice account could be a good option for you.

Minimum deposit of £1,000 is required to open the account.
Maximum balance of £200,000 plus any interest that is added to the account.
Pay money in by cash or cheque in branch or by standing order or online banking.
Withdrawals can be made after 35 days notice has been given.
Cash withdrawals are not permitted.

For your comfort and privacy we open new accounts away from our counter and whilst we endeavour to do this on a drop-in basis, sometimes it is not possible so we would always recommend that you make an appointment at your local branch to avoid disappointment.

Summary of account

Account name

35 Day Notice

What is the interest rate?

The interest rate is variable. Interest is calculated daily and added to your account annually on the 31st March. Interest is paid gross without tax deducted.

Annual interest		Gross	AER
£0+		0.50%	0.50%

Can Vernon Building Society change the interest rate?

We have the right to vary the rate of interest at any time.

Please see section 10 of our General Savings Account Terms & Conditions brochure for a more detailed explanation which sets out when we can vary the interest rate and how and when we will notify you if this happens. A copy of this brochure is provided when you open the account with us.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 initial deposit?

£1,010.00

This projection is provided for illustration only and does not take into account individual circumstances. This assumes an initial deposit of £1,000 and no further deposits or withdrawals have been made over the 12 month period and that the interest rate does not change.

How do I open and manage my account?

This account is available to UK residents only who live within a 25 mile radius of Stockport and are 18 years and above. Only one account per customer is allowed.

You can open and manage the account in branch or by post. Your transactions and balance will be printed in your passbook. Additionally, you can keep up to date by registering for our Online Services.

A minimum deposit of £1,000 is required to open the account.

The maximum balance is £200,000 plus any interest that is added to the account.

You can deposit by cash or cheque in branch or by standing order or online banking.

Can I withdraw money?

There is no minimum withdrawal amount for this account.

Withdrawals from the account can only be made after 35 days notice has been given in writing or via Online Services specifying the amount to be withdrawn. Where this falls on a non-working day the withdrawal is made on the next working day.

Withdrawals without notice are not permitted.

Withdrawals are paid by cheque or via Faster Payment directly to your nominated bank account or to another Vernon Building Society account in your name. Cash withdrawals are not permitted.

Please also refer to section 12 of the General Savings Terms & Conditions brochure for further information.

Additional information:

The information on this page forms part of the terms and conditions of the account and should be read in conjunction with our General Savings Account Terms and Conditions.

Apply for this account

By post

Vernon Building Society
19 St Petersgate
Stockport SK1 1HF

In branch

Branch Finder

Please note that this product is only available to investors that live within a 25 mile radius of Stockport.

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Key Features

Summary of account

Account name

What is the interest rate?

Can Vernon Building Society change the interest rate?

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 initial deposit?

How do I open and manage my account?

Can I withdraw money?

Additional information:

Apply for this account

By post

In branch

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