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Newcastle Double Access Saver (Issue 3)
A variable rate of interest which allows 2 penalty free withdrawals each anniversary year.
Rate
2 or less withdrawals
4.25 %3 or more withdrawals
2.60 %- Open with £1 and invest up to £250,000 (plus any resulting interest)
- A variable rate of interest which allows 2 penalty free withdrawals each anniversary year
- 2.60% Gross pa/AER (variable) will be paid upon making 3 or more withdrawals
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- Apply in Branch
Summary information
Account Name
Newcastle Double Access Saver (Issue 3)
What is the interest rate?
Gross interest is the contractual rate of interest, without the deduction of tax. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest were paid and added to your account each year. It is your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances.
2 withdrawals or less (in each Annual Anniversary period)
Annual (Variable)
4.25% gross pa/AER
Interest is paid on: Annual anniversary of account opening.
Upon 3rd withdrawal (in each Annual Anniversary period)
Annual (Variable)
2.60% gross pa/AER
Interest is paid on: Annual anniversary of account opening.
Can Newcastle Building Society change the interest rate?
We can change the rate of interest payable on this account. The account is a variable rate account which means the rate of interest paid may change throughout the lifetime of the account. Please refer to the ‘Interest, Charges and Changes’ section of the Savings General Terms & Conditions, which sets out the reasons for which Newcastle Building Society may change the interest and the procedure for doing so.
The ‘upon 3rd withdrawal’ interest rate will apply from your 3rd withdrawal date until the day prior to your Annual Anniversary date. The interest rate and withdrawal limits will be reset on your account Annual Anniversary date.
On 30th June 2026 your account will mature into an easy access account with a variable interest rate. Please refer to point 9 of the Product Special Conditions for further details.
What would the estimated balance be after 12 months of account opening based on a £1,000 deposit? Please note: These projections are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not take into account customer’s individual circumstances.
No withdrawals (Variable)
£1,042
Please note this projection is based on an initial £1,000 Deposit. No further Deposits or withdrawals are made.
3 withdrawals made (Variable)
£1,001*
*Please note this projection is based on:
- £1,000 initial deposit
- £30 withdrawn - withdrawals of £10 are made at the end of months 1, 2 and 3
- No further withdrawals are made
- £31 in interest paid.
How do I open and manage my account?
Opening your account: In branch or online. For existing customers you can also log in to your Newcastle Building Society account to apply.
Giving us instructions for your account: In branch, by post, by telephone, or by secure message (for accounts opened and operated online).
Funding my account : You can find information here on how to fund your new savings account
Minimum Opening Deposit: £1
Maximum Opening Deposit: £250,000
Minimum Operating Balance: £1
Maximum Account Balance: £250,000 (plus any resulting interest)
Can I withdraw money?
Withdrawals/transfers can be made and are limited to 2 penalty free withdrawals per Annual Anniversary period to qualify for the ‘2 withdrawals or less’ rate. If 3 or more withdrawals are made from the account per Annual Anniversary period, you will be paid the ‘Upon 3rd withdrawal’ interest rate until the day before your Annual Anniversary date. The number of withdrawals limit is reset on the account Annual Anniversary date each year.
On 30th June 2026 your account will mature into an easy access account with a variable interest rate. Please refer to point 9 of the Product Special Conditions for further details.
Additional Information
Tax status: Interest will be paid gross which means no tax is deducted. It is your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances.
Reimbursement of Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud
From 7th October 2024, new regulations strengthen protection for customers who suffer financial losses due to Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud. If you make a payment on or after 7th October 2024, as result of APP fraud, you may be eligible for a refund. Further information about your reimbursement rights is available on our website at https://www.newcastle.co.uk/authorised-push-payments.
Transferring Windfalls to Charity
All new customers agree to assign any windfall benefits which they may become entitled to on a future conversion or takeover of the Society to the Community Foundation. This is our Charitable Assignment Scheme. By agreeing to this assignment, any windfall benefit will be given to the Community Foundation, one of the leading community foundations in the UK serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. This agreement lasts for the first five years of membership, is irrevocable and is a condition of opening an account. Your agreement to open an account with us will be deemed your agreement to the Charitable Assignment Scheme. Please see ‘Transferring windfalls to charity’ on our website at https://www.newcastle.co.uk/transferringwindfalls or within our Savings General Terms and Conditions for further details.
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