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Albion 30

A 30 day notice account offers the choice of having a high rate of interest paid either annually or monthly.

Summary Box
Key Product Information for our Savings Account(s)
Account Name Albion 30
Interest Rates (AERs) See the "How much interest will I earn?" table below.
Tax Status The gross rate(s) of interest shown will be payable net of the appropriate rate of income tax (which may be reclaimed by non-taxpayers) or, subject to the required certification, gross.
Conditions for bonus payment There is no bonus available on this account.
Withdrawal arrangements Unlimited withdrawals (minimum £100) without loss of interest providing you give 30 days written notice. Immediate withdrawals can be made, subject to 30 days loss of interest. Withdrawals are subject to the minumum balance of £5,000 being maintained. Cash withdrawals are not permitted.
Access Account can be opened and operated by post only.

How much interest will I earn?

Investment Annual Interest
% Gross§ p.a./AER† (Variable)
£100,000+ 4.70
£50,000+ 4.65
£25,000+ 4.55
£5,000+ 4.50
  Monthly Interest
Investment % Gross§ (Variable) % AER† (Variable)
£100,000+ 4.45 4.54
£50,000+ 4.40 4.49
£25,000+ 4.30 4.39
£5,000+ 4.25 4.33
Interest rates effective from 1 May 2008

Other Product Features:

Minimum and maximum investment and operating balance
The minimum investment is £5,000 and the maximum investment is £1,000,000 ((£2,000,000 for joint accounts).

When is interest paid?
 Interest is paid annually on 1 June, or monthly interest is paid on the last working day of the month.

How is interest paid?
Annual interest can either be credited to the account or transferred either to another building society/bank account or to another account held with the Society.
Monthly interest must be transferred either to another building society/bank account or to another account held with the Society.

Apply by Post

Important notes

§ Gross means the rate payable before the deduction of income tax.

† AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies’ Association. The Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Payments under the Scheme are limited to a maximum payment of £50,000 of an investor's total shares and/or deposits in a society. Most investors are covered, including individuals and small firms. A small number of categories of shares and deposits are not covered, for example deferred shares – permanent interest bearing shares. Although most shares and deposits are denominated in sterling, all other currencies are covered. Further details are available on request from the Society.

The Society is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service. The Society subscribes to and undertakes to comply with the Banking Code, which establishes minimum standards of good banking practice. A copy of the Code and further details of our investment products are available on request from your local branch or our Customer Helpline on 0113 225 7777. We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversation with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including staff training).

The Society offers some investment products that may be operated through branches and by post and certain products which can be operated by post only.

Leeds Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our registration number is 164992.

Other taxes or costs may exist that are not paid by Leeds Building Society.