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90 Day Notice Cash ISA

Earn Up to 2.50% Gross p.a./tax-free/AER

  • Invest from as little as £1.
  • Interest is variable, is calculated on a daily basis and can be paid either annually or monthly. If paid monthly, Gross rate is 2.25% and AER is 2.27%.
  • Transfers of previous ISA subscriptions from other institutions are accepted subject to completion of the application form and the External ISA Transfer Form.
  • This account is a limited issue and may be withdrawn without notice.
  • This account can be operated via branch or post, for the telephone operated version click here.
  • Withdrawals or closure are permitted subject to 90 days’ notice or 90 days’ loss of interest on the amount withdrawn, to be deducted from the capital sum if necessary.

How to apply

Before applying for your account, please read the Terms and Conditions on the tab below. Please download and complete the application form and send it to us. If you are transferring a Cash ISA from an existing provider, please also complete a separate ISA Transfer Form for each account being transferred and send it to your existing provider(s).

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SUMMARY BOX
KEY PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR OUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Account name 90 Day Notice Cash ISA
Interest rates (AERs)Gross p.a (annual)
AER (annual)
2.50%
2.50%
Gross p.a (monthly)
AER (monthly)
2.25%
2.27%
Interest is variable, is calculated on a daily basis and can be paid either annually after close of business on 28 February each year, commencing 2011, or monthly after close of business on the 15th of each month following the opening of the account.
Tax StatusTax Free.
Conditions for bonus paymentn/a
Withdrawal arrangementsWithdrawals or closure are permitted subject to 90 days’ notice or 90 days’ loss of interest on the amount withdrawn, to be deducted from the capital sum if necessary.
AccessBranch or Post

 

Additional Account Information 
Minimum & maximum balances Minimum Maximum
£1 £5,100 (per tax year)
Minimum age16 years
Product availabilityThis product is a limited issue and may be withdrawn without notice.
Need more information?To find out more about this product, or any of our other savings accounts, please call into your local branch.

Previous rates can be found on our interest rates table

Important information

Before applying for your account, please read the Terms and Conditions on the Terms & Conditions tab above.

For an explanation of the terms used such as AER and Tax Free, refer to our glossary page.

Terms & Conditions

Our Investment Handbook and Investment Tariff contain important provisions affecting your account. Please read them carefully and keep them for future reference.

Product Availability

Limited Issue

This product may be withdrawn without notice.

Amount of initial deposit

Minimum:

£1

A minimum of £1 must be kept in the account at all times. If you do not keep the minimum balance in the account, the account will be closed.

Maximum

£5,100 per tax year

Unless increased or decreased by the government.

Opening an account

Min. Age:
Joint option:
In Trust option:

16
No
No

Investors must be ordinarily resident in the UK for tax purposes. You may also be able to open a Cash ISA if you are a crown employee or are married to a crown employee serving overseas. Investments in a Cash ISA must remain in the beneficial ownership of the account holder, and must not be used as security for a loan.

Corporate Body:
Unincorporated Body:

No
No

An individual cannot open an account in trust for such organisations.

Additional deposits

Yes

You can make further deposits, up to the maximum balance in each tax year.

Withdrawals and closures

Notice:

90 days

Withdrawals and closures are permitted subject to 90 days’ notice or 90 days’ loss of interest on the amount withdrawn, to be deducted from the capital sum if necessary. Withdrawals are subject to signing a withdrawal slip. If making a withdrawal by post you must send us your passbook.

Max. cash withdrawal:

£250

On your instructions and within the time stipulated by you all or part of the investments held in your Cash ISA and proceeds arising from the investment shall be transferred or paid to you, subject to any reasonable business period, not exceeding 30 days. There is no charge for transfers, however, all transfers are subject to withdrawal conditions, as set out in the section ‘Withdrawals and Closures’.

Remember that annual subscription limits apply if withdrawals are made. For example, if you deposit £5,100 in your Cash ISA on 1 October and withdraw £2,000 on 1 November, you cannot make any further deposits to your Cash ISA in that tax year as you have already invested the maximum amount. However if you transfer all or part of your current years Cash ISA subscription to a Stocks and Shares ISA you may be able to reinvest to the Cash ISA subscription limit depending on the overall subscription limits.

Transfers of previous ISA subscriptions

Internal:

Yes

Transfers from other Dunfermline Accounts are accepted subject to the Terms and Conditions of the account to be transferred and on completion of the correct forms. If you transfer to this account from another Dunfermline Cash ISA, your first payment of interest will not be paid until 28 February 2010, if you choose annual interest. Interest is not paid at the date of transfer. Please contact your branch for further details.

External:

Yes

Transfers from other institutions are accepted subject to the completion of the correct forms. There is no maximum transfer amount, and transfers will not affect your current tax-year subscription limit. Please ask your branch for further details.

Interest

Type:

Paid:

Date of Payment:

Paid to Account:

Variable

Annually or Monthly

28 February or 15th each month

Yes – if paid annually

Interest is variable, is calculated on a daily basis and can be paid either annually or monthly. If interest is paid annually, it will be paid after close of business on 28 February each year, commencing 2010 and will be paid to this account. If you choose to have interest paid monthly, it will be paid after close of business on the 15th of each month commencing the month after the account is opened (please note that interest is sent to your account the first working day after the 15th and may not be received in your account for 2-3 days). It must be paid to another Dunfermline Building Society account (but not Dunfermline Direct accounts) or to a bank.

Tax

None

Interest is tax-free***

On the death of the account holder this account will cease to be a qualifying Cash ISA and will be subject to tax in the usual way. The favourable tax position for Cash ISAs depends on Government tax treatment and may not
be maintained.

Important information on ISAs ISA stands for Individual Savings Account. ISAs were introduced by the Government in April 1999 to encourage more people to save for the future. Investing in an ISA allows you to keep all the gains or income received from your investment without paying any personal taxes such as income or capital gains tax.The tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April the following year.

Individual savers are able to invest in two separate ISAs in any one tax year; one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA.

Some ISAs are described as stakeholder products. This refers to the Government’s stakeholder standards, which are designed to help you save with confidence. Accounts that meet the stakeholder standard aren’t guaranteed to perform better that other accounts. It simply shows that the product meets all of the Government’s criteria. This cash ISA does not meet the Government’s stakeholder standards.

ISA regulations As the ISA Manager, Nationwide Building Society will satisfy itself that any person to whom we delegate any function or responsibilities under the terms agreed with you is competent to carry out those functions and responsibilities. We will notify you if, by reason of any failure to satisfy the provisions of the ISA regulations, this Cash ISA has, or will, become void. Additional information on Cash ISAs can be obtained by contacting your local branch or by calling Dunfermline Direct on 08457 33 66 88^.

Transfer to another ISA manager On your instructions and within the time stipulated by you we will transfer all or part of your Cash ISA to another ISA manager, subject to any reasonable business period, not exceeding 30 days. All transfers are subject to withdrawal conditions (see section ‘Withdrawals and Closures’).

Eligibility If you cease to be eligible for a Cash ISA for any reason, including moving abroad, you will continue to receive interest on the account however it will not be tax-free. You may not make any further subscriptions until you become resident in the UK again.

Cooling-off period Occasionally, you may change your mind after you have opened an account. For details on the 14-day cooling-off period, see your Investment Handbook.

Other important information Dunfermline Building Society is a trading division of Nationwide Building Society which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under registration number 106078. Credit facilities other than regulated mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Head Office: Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN38 1NW.

We also have telephone-operated accounts – call Dunfermline Direct on 08457 33 66 88 for further details.Interest rates correct at 28.10.09

Frequently Asked Questions

ISA

Frequently Asked Questions about ISAs

ISA: FAQ

How much can I invest in my ISA for this Tax Year (2010/2011)
You can save up to £5,100 in a cash ISA with one provider and the remainder of the £10,200 allowance into a stocks and shares ISA with the same or another provider each tax year. Alternatively, you can invest up to £10,200 in a stocks and shares ISA.
What is an ISA?
ISA stands for Individual Savings Account, the government’s tax-efficient savings initiative. The special tax-efficient features of these accounts mean that there are strict limits on how much you can invest in a given tax year which runs from 6th April one year to 5th April the next.
What are the benefits of ISAs?
An ISA is designed to offer special tax advantages. They are a flexible way to earn a tax efficient return, allowing you to invest in cash, stocks and shares either together or with different product providers. You do not have to leave your capital untouched for a specified period in order to qualify for tax efficient interest.
What tax advantages are there?
All income and gains from ISA investments are exempt from UK personal income tax and capital gains tax in the hands of the investor. Interest on cash ISAs is payable without deduction of income tax at source. If you choose to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA, the 10% tax credit attached to UK dividends can no longer be reclaimed on your behalf by the ISA manager. Information about ISAs does not have to be declared on your tax return. The favourable tax treatment for ISAs may not be maintained.

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