Gibraltar/Offshore Regularsaver (Issue 4)
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Gibraltar/Offshore RegularSaver (Issue 4) Summary Box Account name Gibraltar/Offshore RegularSaver (Issue 4) What is the interest Annual Interest rate? 0.50% Gross*p.a./AER # (variable) excluding 1.80% conditional bonus • 2.30% Gross*p.a./AER # (variable) including 1.80% conditional bonus provided that during the bonus period (which runs annually from 1 September to 31 August): 1. you make one single payment to the account of between £50 and £250 each month; 2. your account balance does not exceed £6,000 (excluding accrued interest); and 3. you only make one withdrawal during the bonus period. • If the account balance falls below £50, the basic investment rate of interest which is currently 0.05% Gross* p.a./AER # (variable) shall apply. • Interest (and bonus payment where entitled) is calculated daily and paid to the account annually on 31 August. Can Leeds Building Yes – please see condition 8 of the General Investment Conditions Society change the (Gibraltar/Offshore) which sets out when and how we can change the interest rate. interest rate? What would the If you open an account on 1 September and you meet all of the bonus conditions estimated balance be then based on an interest rate of 2.30% you will receive an interest/bonus payment after 12 months based of £37.48 after 12 months, giving an overall account balance of £3,037.48. on a monthly deposit of If you do not meet the bonus conditions then based on an interest rate of 0.50% you £250? will receive an interest payment of £1.25 after 12 months, giving an overall account balance of £251.25. How do I open and • The account is available to individuals aged 18 or over who hold a UK or manage my account? Gibraltar passport and are resident in Gibraltar or holds a UK passport and is resident in Spain. • The account can be opened through the Society’s Gibraltar branch or by post. • The account cannot be opened with a deposit exceeding £250. • Minimum operating balance and monthly payment: £50. • Maximum monthly payment: £250 (£250 for joint accounts also). • Maximum account balance: £6,000 (£6,000 for joint accounts also), excluding accrued interest. • Instructions regarding the operation of the account can be provided in the Gibraltar branch or by post through the Gibraltar branch. Can I withdraw money? • Access is limited to one withdrawal of your capital investment during the bonus period, without notice or loss of interest and subject to the minimum operating balance of £50 being maintained. • If further withdrawals are required you will not qualify for a bonus in respect of that period. Additional information • Interest is paid gross, without the deduction of income tax. Payment of gross interest does not mean that interest you receive is exempt from tax. The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each customer and may be subject to change in the future. It is your responsibility to seek independent tax advice. • Cash Transactions are not permitted. *Gross means the rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law. #AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year. Rates correct at 25 November 2016. Product Terms & Conditions: RegularSaver (Issue 4) The Society’s General Investment Conditions (Gibraltar/Offshore) will also apply unless (and to the extent that) they are inconsistent with these Product Terms and Conditions. Effective from the date of account opening 1. Operation of the account 1.1 The Gibraltar/Offshore RegularSaver (Issue 4) is a variable rate, non-fixed term account. 1.2 The account cannot be opened with a deposit exceeding £250 or by way of a product transfer. 1.3 The account may be withdrawn from sale at any time and without notice. 1.4 The account can only be opened and operated through the Society’s Gibraltar branch (but not any other branches/agents) and/or by post through the Gibraltar branch. 1.5 Where the account is operated by post, the Society will aim to deal with all transactions within two working days of receipt of a request. However, the Society cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances and postal delays. 1.6 Cheques and correspondence will only be sent to your home address (including third party cheques). 1.7 Cash withdrawals and deposits are not permitted. 1.8 In accordance with the Society’s Rules, only the first named of joint account holders is entitled to exercise the rights of membership (such as voting and participation in any distribution of the Society’s assets). Joint account holders may select which of them is to be representative (i.e. first named) account holder. 1.9 This account is a share account. This means that you will become a shareholding member of the Society through holding the account. You are bound by the Rules of the Society and copies of the Rules are available from our Gibraltar branch. 2. Who can open an account 2.1 The account is available to individuals aged 18 or over who hold a UK or Gibraltar passport and are resident in Gibraltar or holds a UK passport and is resident in Spain. 2.2 The account is limited to one account per customer (inclusive of joint accounts). 3. Minimum & maximum monthly deposit/account balance 3.1 The minimum monthly payment and operating balance is £50 and the maximum monthly payment is £250 (£250 for joint accounts also). If you fail to make a single payment of between £50 and £250 each month you will not qualify for a bonus in respect of that period. 3.2 Each single monthly payment must be made by either standing order, cheque or transfer from another Society account. 3.3 If the balance falls below £50, the basic investment rate of interest which is currently 0.05% Gross*p.a./AER # (variable) shall apply. 3.4 The maximum investment balance is £6,000 (excluding accrued interest). If the balance exceeds £6,000 then you will not qualify for the bonus payment and the interest rate that shall apply to the whole balance will be 0.50% Gross*p.a./AER # (variable). 4. Bonus 4.1 A variable rate bonus is payable on this account. 4.2 To qualify for the bonus: • you must only make one single payment to the account of between £50 and £250 each month; • your account balance must not £6,000 exceed (excluding accrued interest); and • you must only make one withdrawal per bonus period. 4.3 The bonus period runs annually from 1 September to 31 August. 4.4 The bonus is calculated daily and where entitled paid to your account annually on 31 August. 4.5 The level of any bonus payment is a condition of the account and can be varied in accordance with the Society’s General Investment Conditions (Gibraltar/Offshore). 5. Withdrawals 5.1 Access is limited to one withdrawal of your capital investment during the bonus period, without notice or loss of interest subject to the minimum operating balance of £50 being maintained. If further withdrawals are required you will not qualify for a bonus in respect of that period. 6. Interest 6.1 Interest is calculated daily and paid annually on 31 August. 6.2 Interest must be credited to the account. 7. Closure of the account 7.1 You can close your account at any time without notice or loss of interest. Interest will be paid immediately up to the date of account closure. 7.2 If you close your account during any bonus period you will not qualify for a bonus in respect of that period. _________________________________________________________________________________ What if I change my mind? From the date of account opening you have 14 days to notify us (in writing) if you are not happy with your choice of account. Please write to our Gibraltar Branch, Leeds Building Society at PO Box 1414, First Floor, Heritage House, Main Street, Gibraltar. Within that period we will, if instructed by you, refund your investment with interest from account opening, or subject to eligibility, transfer the investment to another account of your choice without any charge for early withdrawal. Please refer to the Society’s General Investment Conditions (Gibraltar/Offshore) for further information. What if I have a complaint? We aim to provide a high quality service to customers at all times. Unfortunately, mistakes do occur, but when this happens we shall do our best to resolve problems or misunderstandings which arise. Should you need to refer a matter of complaint to us, details of the procedure are available from our Gibraltar branch or our Customer Helpline on (00350) 200 50602. Opening Your Account To open an account at our Gibraltar branch or by post you will need to provide the following: • A completed and signed application form; • A deposit for your investment (for postal applications, a personal cheque is preferred); and • Where applicable, confirmation of your identity and address (please see below for further details). Verifying your identity and address When accounts are opened, each investor must provide at least one document from each of the lists below. For confirmation of identity, the documents produced must be originals or copies certified by an accountant, banker, financial institution or lawyer. For confirmation of address, the documents produced must be originals dated within the last three months. Confirmation of identity When opening your account, you will also need to provide • Current UK or Gibraltar Passport us with information detailing the purpose of the account and the reason for opening it.