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Market Tracker Saver (1)

An easy access savings account that tracks the market for you.

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Annual interest (AER gross) Account rate type Minimum opening amount Additional information Monthly interest option? Withdrawal limits Available to new customers?
4.81%
  • Tracker
  • Variable
 £500

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 No £25,000 per day, per account | 20 allowed annually Yes

Key features

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  • Apply for an account online, by post or at our Epsom branch
  • Save from £500 up to £250,000
  • Maximum withdrawal of £25,000 per day, per account
  • Interest is paid annually on 31 July and available from the following day
  • Variable interest rate – Which is reviewed four times a year in March, June, September and December
  • Add to your savings by debit card (online only via the Online Service), by transfer from your bank account, by cheque or by transfer from another savings account with us
  • Easy access with up to 20 withdrawals available per calendar year without an access charge and can be paid by transfer to your bank account or by transfer to another account with us

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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Account name

Market Tracker Saver (1)

What is the interest rate?

Rates effective from 1 April 2024 
£500+4.81%
  • Interest is calculated daily and added to the account annually on 31 July
  • The interest rate tracks the highest interest rates paid in the taxable immediate access market. It is calculated using data from Moneyfacts® and pays an average interest rate of the 20 highest gross annual variable interest rates, for an investment of £10,000 from a reference group. Further information can be found at familybuildingsociety.co.uk/ref and familybuildingsociety.co.uk/interest-rates

Can the Family Building Society change the interest rate?

Yes, we will review the interest rate four times a year in March, June, September and December and publish the results on our website here no later than 15 calendar days before the end of the review month. 

We will notify you each time the interest rate changes by email. If you don’t provide us with an email address, you will be able to check our website for any updates here. We do not send these notifications by post.

Please refer to the ‘Interest’ section of the Product Features leaflet for further information


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

Opening balanceProjected balance (Gross)
£1,000£1,048.10
  • This projection is based on the interest rate on 1 April 2024 and does not take into account any fluctuations in the reference interest rate over a 12 month period. It also assumes 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 Market Tracker Saver (1) is currently available to new and existing customers. It is also available for the automatic re-investment of our Junior Saver account, when the child reaches 18
  • This account can be applied for online, by post or at our Epsom branch
  • A minimum of £500 must be deposited
  • Additions are allowed but not required on a regular basis
  • Additions to the account can be made by debit card (online only via the Online Service), by transfer from your bank account, by cheque or by transfer from another savings account with us
  • 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 20 withdrawals are permitted per calendar year without notice or access charge, and can be paid by transfer to your bank account or by transfer to another savings account with us
  • Minimum withdrawal is £100
  • Maximum withdrawal of £25,000 per day, per account

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 (online only via the Online Service), by transfer from your bank account, by cheque, by transfer from another savings account with us

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 July 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 5 March 2024.

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.

 

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Savings - 03330 140141

Mortgages - 03330 140140

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Savings - 03330 140144
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