Business 90 Day Notice Savings

The Melton Business 90 Day Notice Savings account is suitable for the following business types: sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, registered charities, housing associations, societies, local councils, clubs and associations.

This account is currently closed to new customers

Account name Business 90 Day Notice
What is the interest rate?
2.25% gross / 2.25% AER
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Annual interest is payable on 31st March and can be added to the account, transferred to the business bank account or transferred to an existing business account held with the Melton.

Can the Melton Building Society change the interest rate?

The interest rate is variable, which means we reserve the right to change them to reflect market conditions, to comply with legal or regulatory guidelines and to protect the long-term future of the Society.

We will give you fourteen days’ notice before any change that would disadvantage you.

For full details please read our Terms and Conditions.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

Based on the current rate of interest, if you deposited £1000 in this account, after 12 months you would have £1002.50.

(This figure is only an estimate, based on there being no additional deposits, withdrawals or rate changes in that time with all interest being added to your account. This figure is for illustrative purposes only, and does not take into account your individual circumstances.)

How do I manage and open my account?

This account is only for companies registered in the UK.

Accounts can be opened with a minimum amount of £100 and the maximum that can be held in this account is £500,000 per business across all accounts.

To open an account see How to Apply below. Manage your account by visiting a branch of the Society or by forwarding your written instructions to us.

Can I withdraw money?

90 Days’ Notice – you will need to give 90 days’ notice of your intention to withdraw funds. You can make withdrawals by visiting a branch of the Society or by forwarding your passbook with written instructions to us. You can also transfer funds from your account to a nominated bank/building society account.

Withdrawals are subject to the limits explained in our savings terms and conditions.

Additional information

This is a summary of the key features of this account. You will still need to read the savings terms and conditions.

Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future

This account is currently closed to new customers

AER

  • The Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) shows you what interest rate your savings account will earn over a year.

Annual interest

  • Interest is money that we pay to you based on the amount of savings you hold with us. The rate of interest you will earn is given as a percentage. If your interest is paid annually, this means that you will receive it on a yearly basis. The date you receive this payment will be in the terms of your account.

Cash ISA (Individual Savings Account)

  • This is a type of savings account that is tax-free meaning you don’t pay tax on any interest you earn.

Easy access account

  • This is a type of savings account that allows you to withdraw your money without providing notice.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

  • The FCA are a regulatory body in the UK, operating independently from the government. They are responsible for regulating the financial services industry in the UK, which includes protecting customers and keeping the industry stable.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

  • The FSCS is a government scheme that protects savings you may hold with us, up to the value of £120,000. It is there to provide compensation if the Society was to fail, and you were to lose money.

Fixed rate

  • A rate of interest that remains the same for a set period of time, as outlined in the terms of your account.

Gross interest

  • This is the interest rate that is payable without the tax taken off.

Maturity date

  • This is the end date of your savings account, if your account has a maturity date this will be specified in your product terms. Once you reach this date, we will contact you to see what you’d like to do with your money.

Monthly interest

  • Interest is money that we pay to you based on the amount of savings you hold with us. The rate of interest you will earn is given as a percentage. If your interest is paid monthly, this means that you will receive it on a monthly basis. The date you receive this payment will be in the terms of your account.

Notice account

  • This is a type of savings account that requires you to notify us a set number of days before you wish to make a withdrawal, the amount of notice you need to give will normally be detailed in the terms of your account.

Penalty

  • This is a charge you may incur if you don’t stick to the conditions of your account. For example, you may incur a penalty if you make a withdrawal from a notice account without serving the full notice period.

Personal Savings Allowance

  • This is the total amount of interest you can earn across all your savings accounts, not including ISAs, over the course of a year without paying tax. This includes all savings accounts that you may hold across different providers. More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-tax-free-interest-on-savings

Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)

  • The PRA form part of the Bank of England. They are a regulatory body responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.

Regular savings account

  • This is a type of savings account where you can make deposits into the account on a monthly basis. Some regular savings accounts may have limits on how much you can deposit per month and how many withdrawals you can make.

Variable rate

  • A rate of interest that can go up or down during the lifetime of your savings account.