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Everyday Saver (3)

Simple and straightforward easy access to your savings

Your savings are protected.

Annual interest (AER gross)	Account rate type	Minimum opening amount	Additional information	Monthly interest option?	Withdrawal limits	Available to new customers?
3.40% to 3.50%	Variable	£100	Interest rates depend on balance Open & manage online	No	12 allowed annually	Yes

Key features

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Variable tiered interest rate to reward those who save more
Apply for an account online, by post or at our Epsom branch
Save from £100 up to £250,000
Interest is paid annually on 31 January and added to the account or by transfer to your bank account
Add to your savings* by debit card, by transfer from your bank account, by cheque, by transfer from another account with us and by cash
Easy access with up to 12 withdrawals available per calendar year without an access charge and can be paid by transfer to your bank account, by transfer to another account with us or by cash

* You can pay into your savings account by bank transfer, or if you’re registered for our Online Service you can add to your savings account using your debit card. You can find more details about how to fund your savings account here.

Before you apply, please read the account summary box below. It is not intended to be a substitute for reading the Product Features leaflet and General Conditions for our Savings Account booklet.

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Already an existing customer registered to our Online Service? You can apply using our Online Service

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Account name

Everyday Saver (3)

What is the interest rate?

Rates effective from 31 August 2023		Gross AER¹
£50,000+		3.50%
£100+		3.40%
Interest rates are dependent on balance amount Interest is calculated daily and paid annually on 31 January

Can the Family Building Society change the interest rate?

Yes, the interest rate is variable and may be changed. Please refer to Section 14 of the General Conditions for our Savings Accounts booklet for more information on when we may make changes to the interest rate and how this will be communicated

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 and £50,000 deposit?

Opening balance		Projected balance (Gross)
£50,000		£51,750.00
£1,000		£1,034.00
These projections assume that the account is opened with the stated amount with no additions or withdrawals made. Projected balance is at the end of 12 months All projections are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not take into account individual circumstances Actual interest may depend on the date the account is opened and the date that interest is paid

How do I open and manage my account?

The Everyday Saver (3) can be applied for online, by post or at our Epsom branch
A minimum of £100 must be deposited
A maximum of £250,000 may be held in the account
Instructions for the account can be made via the Online Service, by phone, by post or at our Epsom branch

Can I withdraw money?

Up to 12 withdrawals are permitted per calendar year without notice or access charge, and can be paid by transfer to your bank account, by transfer to another savings account with us or by cash
Minimum withdrawal is £100

Please see the 'Taking money out' section of the Product Features leaflet for full information.

How can I make deposits?

Additions are allowed but not required on a regular basis
Additions to the account can be made by debit card, by transfer from your bank account, by cheque, by transfer from another savings account with us or by cash

Additional information

Tax status: Interest is paid gross without deduction of income tax. You will need to declare any income from savings interest earned over your PSA² through a self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs. Interest is paid on 31 January and available from the following day.

This issue may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

¹AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the annual rate would be if interest was compounded.
²PSA stands for Personal Savings Allowance.

All financial information correct on 18 August 2023.

Account information downloads

Everyday Saver Product Features Leaflet
Everyday Saver Summary Box Flyer
Financial Services Compensation Scheme Information Sheet
How we use your personal information
General Conditions for our Savings Accounts
Tariff of Savings Charges

Operating an account on behalf of someone else

This account is available for operation by Third Parties, Attorneys and Deputies. For information on how to set up any of these on your accounts please refer to our Help to manage your finances page where all the information you should need can be found.

If you have already set up Power of Attorney, a Deputy or Third Party and wish to open this account, please also refer to our Help to manage your finances page where you can find details of the forms we require. If you have any further account opening queries please contact our New Business Team on 03330 140141.

Use of a debit card to deposit savings

To add to your account using your debit card, you will need to register for our Online Service. You can’t use your debit card to add money to your account over the phone. Please note that the debit card you use to deposit money via the Online Service should be registered to the address we hold for you.

Debit card transactions are subject to approval by your bank and may be declined if you do not have sufficient funds available in your bank account or the transaction exceeds your bank's anti-fraud limits.