Fixed Rate Issue 10 to 19th April 2028
Our Fixed Rate Savings Account means you earn 3.98% gross on your savings until 19th April 2028.
This account is currently closed to new customers
| Account name | Fixed Rate Issue 10 to 19th April 2028 | |
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| What is the interest rate? |
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Credit account – interest, payable at the end of each month, will be added to the account. Payaway – interest, payable at the end of each month, can be transferred to your bank account or transferred to an existing Melton Building Society savings account. Your first interest payment will be received on the last day of the month after you opened your account. For example, if you open your account on 7th March, you will receive your interest payment on 30th April. If an interest payment date falls on a non working day, for example a weekend or public holiday, interest payments to your bank account will be made on the next working day. How your interest is paid cannot be changed during the life of the fixed term product. |
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| Can the Melton Building Society change the interest rate? | The interest rate is fixed for the term of the investment, until 19th April 2028. For full details, please read our Savings Terms and Conditions. |
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| What would the estimated balance be at the end of the term based on a £1,000 deposit? | Based on the current rate of interest, if you deposited £1,000 in this account, at the end of the term 19th April 2028 you would have £1,084.94. These figures are only an estimate, based on:
These illustrations are just an example to help you compare accounts. It does not take into account any individual circumstances. |
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| How do I manage and open my account? | Existing customers can open and operate this account online via our website or in branch. New customers can open this account in branch and operate it online via our website or in branch. These accounts are only for UK resident individuals aged 16 or over. These accounts may be operated by a maximum of two account holders. The minimum balance on these accounts is £1,000 and the maximum that can be held in these accounts is £500,000. Deposits into this account must be made within 30 days from opening. Depending upon when you make your deposit, your first interest payment may not be received in the month you open your account. Please be assured that your interest will continue to accrue and will be paid to you upon your next interest payment date. |
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| Can I withdraw money? | No, early withdrawals are not permitted during the fixed rate period. |
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| Additional information | Fixed rate maturity process – the Society will contact you before the date of maturity to set out your options. You will be invited to reinvest your maturing funds into an alternative product, transfer to an existing Melton Building Society account or withdraw the balance. If we do not receive your instructions before the date of maturity, your money will default into a 30 Day Notice account. If your funds are automatically reinvested into our 30 Day Notice account, you may withdraw your funds without loss of interest or penalty within 30 days of maturity, after this 30 days’ notice will be required for withdrawal. We will help you switch to another account, or we will give all your money back with any interest it has earned. This is a summary of the key features of this account. You will still need to read the general Savings Terms and Conditions. |
How to apply
Simply download, print and complete the application form using the link below. Please return your completed form, necessary identification and opening cheque to your local branch. Cheques should be made payable to the account holder’s name.
You should also read our savings terms and conditions to ensure you understand this product’s features and conditions.
Your Personal Information
At the Melton we take your privacy seriously and always treat your personal details with utmost care. We promise to keep your information safe and secure and never share it with other companies for marketing purposes.
You can read more about how we collect and process your personal data in our privacy notice, which you can access here.
Gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable without tax taken off.
AER stands for annual equivalent rate and shows what the rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. Because every advert for a savings product that quotes an interest rate will contain an AER, you can compare the return you can expect from your savings over time.
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.
