Defined Access Issue 1 4.63%AER

Enjoy the flexibility of a Defined Access Account and benefit from a higher interest rate if you don’t need to dip into your savings on a regular basis, with a choice of monthly or annual interest payments.

  • Start saving from £10
  • Add money whenever you like, up to a maximum of £85,000
  • Up to 4 withdrawals every 12 months without impacting your rate
  • Reduces to the lower rate from your 5th withdrawal

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Account Name

Defined Access Issue 1

What is the interest rate?

Up to 4 withdrawals

Annual Interest Monthly Interest
Gross* AER** Gross* AER**
4.63% 4.63% 4.53% 4.63%
Annual Interest
Gross* AER**
4.63% 4.63%
Monthly Interest
Gross* AER**
4.53% 4.63%

The higher interest rate applies if you stay within a limit of 4 withdrawals per annum. 

5 or more withdrawals

Annual Interest Monthly Interest
Gross* AER** Gross* AER**
2.50% 2.50% 2.47% 2.50%
Annual Interest
Gross* AER**
2.50% 2.50%
Monthly Interest
Gross* AER**
2.47% 2.50%
*

Gross means the rate of interest payable before the deduction of UK income tax.

**

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. It shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded (meaning that you earn interest on interest) once each year.

Should you make five or more withdrawals in a year, the lower interest rate will apply from your fifth withdrawal up to the day before the anniversary of account opening.

At each anniversary date, the interest rate and number of withdrawals allowed resets.

Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly or annually. All interest is paid gross. If you choose annual interest, it will be paid on the anniversary of your initial deposit. If you choose monthly interest, it will be paid on the day of the month you first paid into your account. 

The interest rate is variable and can be increased or decreased by Vida Savings at any time. If we increase the interest rate on your account, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. This can be after the new rate is effective. If we decrease the interest rate, we’ll notify you at least 14 days ahead of the change. See the Savings T&Cs for more information. 

0 withdrawals

Annual Interest
Initial deposit Balance after 12 months
£1,000 £1,046.30
Annual Interest
Initial deposit Balance after 12 months
£1,000 £1,046.30

5 withdrawals

Annual Interest
Initial deposit Balance after 12 months
£1,000 £980.78
Annual Interest
Initial deposit Balance after 12 months
£1,000 £980.78

The example for 0 withdrawals shows the projected balance after 12 months, assuming no further deposits or withdrawals are made, the interest rate doesn’t change, and interest is paid into this account annually.

The example for 5 withdrawals shows the projected balance after 12 months assuming an account opening date of 1st January, £10 is withdrawn on the 1st of each month for the first five months, no further deposits are made, and interest is paid into this account annually. The higher interest rate is applied until the fifth withdrawal, at which point the lower interest rate is applied.

The examples are for illustrative purposes only and don’t take into account any individual circumstances.

To open an account, you must be aged 18 and over and a UK resident for tax. You may open an account in sole or joint names, but the maximum number of account holders is two. The account must be for your personal use only.

Accounts are opened and operated online at www.vidasavings.co.uk and a valid email address must to be provided. You’ll be able to communicate with us about the account by email, secure message via the Customer Portal, phone, or in writing. 

The minimum initial investment for this account is £10. A deposit of at least this amount must be made within 21 days of your application request, or the account will be closed. You can make as many deposits as you like, up to the maximum account balance of £85,000 (not including any interest) and subject to our Maximum Customer Balance. Please refer to our Savings T&Cs for information about the Maximum Customer Balance.

All deposits must be added by electronic transfer from your Nominated Bank Account, which must be in your name.

Yes, you can withdraw money from this account at any time. Please see “What is the interest rate” above for full details. Withdrawals can be made to your Nominated Bank Account, or to another of your Vida Savings accounts, subject to the terms of that account. Log in and follow the on-screen instructions. 

For further details on how your Defined Access account works, please refer to our Savings T&Cs or the Special Conditions and Summary associated with this account. 

Before you apply

To be eligible for this account you need to:

  • be 18 years or older
  • be a UK resident
  • have a UK Bank account
  • have a valid email address

Please make sure you've read the following documents and retain copies for your future reference. 

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