28th July 2008

Special Bonus Rate Launched on Direct Transfer Account

Special Bonus Rate Launched on Direct Transfer Account

Scottish Widows Bank has launched a special bonus rate on their Direct Transfer Account. For a limited time*, a special interest rate of 6.25% gross (5.63% AER) for 6 months is available for clients’ personal savings. Scottish Widows Bank also guarantees that their standard rate will never be lower than 0.25% below their Base Rate until 31/12/2012.

With a rate that competes with the best the direct customer market has to offer, the Scottish Widows Bank Direct Transfer Account offers an attractive proposition for both clients and intermediaries. As well as a good rate, clients can benefit from a range of features including easy access to their savings through telephone and internet banking. Annual commission of 0.2% is paid to intermediaries on a quarterly basis at 0.05% based on total average clients’ balances. There is also a no cross-sell guarantee.

Alistair Scott, Senior Manager National Sales, Scottish Widows Bank comments:
“This is an easy access savings account aimed at benefitting both clients and advisers. It offers the client a very attractive bonus with a good follow on rate that is guaranteed to be consistently competitive to base rate. It also offers advisers an attractive rate of commission and a steady income stream.”

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* Interest rate available until 1st September 2008 however Scottish Widows Bank reserves the right to withdraw the rate earlier if required.

Notes :

Key features for clients:

  • Competitive interest rate of 6.25% gross for 6 months (5.63% AER)
  • Standard rate 5.00% gross/AER (variable)
  • Guarantee that our standard rate will never be lower than 0.25% below our Base Rate until 31/12/2012
  • Minimum investment £1,000
  • Quick and easy access to funds with telephone and internet banking

Key features for intermediaries:

  • Annual commission rate of 0.2%
  • Commission paid quarterly at 0.05% based on total average clients’ balances
  • No cross-sell guarantee

For further information on Scottish Widows association with London 2012 Games, visit www.scottishwidows.co.uk/london2012

The content of this news release is intended for information only and should not be relied upon for making investment decisions. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the content of this news release is accurate at the time of publication, Scottish Widows plc disclaims liability for any losses, disputes or claims which may arise as a result of the use of this information.

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