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Interest rates

Rates correct as at 31st January 2012 - but are subject to variation unless otherwise stated.

These are the interest rates currently in effect for our business products. Previous rates are in brackets.

Current Accounts

Business Directplus

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £999 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) Monthly
£1,000+ 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12)
£5,000+ 0.12 (0.12) 0.15 (0.15) 0.15 (0.15)
£10,000+ 0.15 (0.15) 0.18 (0.18) 0.18 (0.18)
£25,000+ 0.17 (0.17) 0.21 (0.21) 0.21 (0.21)
£100,000+ 0.20 (0.20) 0.25 (0.25) 0.25 (0.25)
£250,000+ 0.22 (0.52 ) 0.28 (0.65 )

0.28 (0.65)

Interest is calculated daily on the cleared balance and is paid monthly. Rates payable apply to the full balance.
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Clarity Business Banking

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
£0.01+ 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12) Monthly

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FSB Business Banking

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £999 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12) Monthly
£1,000+ 0.12 (0.12) 0.15 (0.15) 0.15 (0.15)
£5,000+ 0.15 (0.15) 0.18 (0.18) 0.18 (0.18)
£10,000+ 0.17 (0.17) 0.21 (0.21) 0.21 (0.21)
£100,000+ 0.20 (0.20) 0.25 (0.25) 0.25 (0.25)
£250,000+ 0.22 (0.52) 0.28 (0.65) 0.28 (0.65)

Interest is calculated daily on the cleared balance and is paid monthly. Rates payable apply to the full balance.
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Community Directplus

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £1,999 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) Monthly
£2,000+ 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12)
£10,000+ 0.12 (0.15) 0.15 (0.18) 0.15 (0.18)
£25,000+ 0.15 (0.20) 0.18 (0.25) 0.18 (0.25)
£100,000+ 0.17 (0.25) 0.21 (0.31) 0.21 (0.31)
£250,000+ 0.20 (0.32) 0.25 (0.40) 0.25 (0.40)

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Co-operatives Directplus

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £1,999 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) Monthly
£2,000+ 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12)
£10,000+ 0.12 (0.15) 0.15 (0.18) 0.15 (0.18)
£25,000+ 0.15 (0.20) 0.18 (0.25) 0.18 (0.25)
£100,000+ 0.17 (0.25) 0.21 (0.31) 0.21 (0.31)
£250,000+ 0.20 (0.32) 0.25 (0.40) 0.25 (0.40)

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Deposit Accounts

Rates correct as at 31st January 2012
but are subject to variation unless otherwise stated

Business Select - Instant Access

Rates correct as at 29th March 2009.

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £2,499 0.05 (0.10) 0.06 (0.12) 0.06 (0.12) Twice Yearly
£2,500+ 0.05 (0.10) 0.06 (0.12) 0.06 (0.12)
£10,000+ 0.05 (0.10) 0.06 (0.12) 0.06 (0.12)
£50,000+ 0.05 (0.10) 0.06 (0.12) 0.06 (0.12)
£250,000+ 0.10 (0.12) 0.12 (0.15) 0.12 (0.15)
£500,000+ 0.12 (0.15) 0.15 (0.18) 0.15 (0.18)

Interest is calculated daily on the cleared balance and is paid twice yearly. Rates payable apply to the full balance.
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Business Select - 14 Day

Rates correct as at 15th March 2009.

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £2,499 0.07 (0.10) 0.09 (0.12) 0.09 (0.12) Twice Yearly
£2,500+ 0.07 (0.10) 0.09 (0.12) 0.09 (0.12)
£10,000+ 0.07 (0.10) 0.09 (0.12) 0.09 (0.12)
£50,000+ 0.07 (0.12) 0.09 (0.15) 0.09 (0.15)
£250,000+ 0.12 (0.15) 0.15 (0.18) 0.15 (0.18)
£500,000+ 0.15 (0.20) 0.18 (0.25) 0.18 (0.25)

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Corporate Treasury Account

 
Net %
Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £49,999 0.07 (0.07) 0.09 (0.09) 0.09 (0.09) Monthly
£50,000 +
0.15 (0.15)
0.18 (0.18) 0.18 (0.18)
£250,000 + 0.20 (0.20) 0.25 (0.25) 0.25 (0.25)
£500,000 + 0.25 (0.25) 0.31 (0.31) 0.31 (0.31)
£1,000,000 + 0.45 (0.50) 0.56 (0.62) 0.56 (0.62)
£3,000,000 + 0.45 (0.50) 0.56 (0.62) 0.56 (0.62)

Interest is calculated daily on the cleared balance and is paid monthly. Rates payable apply to the full balance.

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Public Sector Reserve Account

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £49,999 0.07 0.09 0.09 Monthly
£50,000 to £249,999 0.15 0.18 0.18
£250,000 to £499,999 0.22 0.28 0.28
£500,000 to £999,999 0.25 0.31 0.31
£1m to £2,999,999 0.45 0.56 0.56
£3m+ 0.45 0.56 0.56

Interest is calculated daily on the cleared balance and is paid monthly. Rates payable apply to the full balance.

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Guaranteed Investment - business banking customer

Term Net % Gross % AER % Date applicable

1 month

£25,000+ 0.67 (0.70) 0.84 (0.87) 0.84 (0.87) 24/01/12
£100,000+ 0.67 (0.70) 0.84 (0.87) 0.84 (0.87) 24/01/12
£500,000 - £1,000,000 0.67 (0.70) 0.84 (0.87) 0.84 (0.87) 24/01/12

3 months

£25,000+ 1.27 (1.22) 1.59 (1.53) 1.60 (1.54) 31/01/12
£100,000+ 1.27 (1.22) 1.59 (1.53) 1.60 (1.54) 31/01/12
£500,000 - £1,000,000 1.27 (1.22) 1.59 (1.53) 1.60 (1.54) 31/01/12

6 months

£25,000+ 1.30 (1.27) 1.62 (1.59) 1.63 (1.60) 31/01/12
£100,000+ 1.30 (1.27) 1.62 (1.59) 1.63 (1.60) 31/01/12
£500,000 - £1,000,000 1.30 (1.27) 1.62 (1.59) 1.63 (1.60) 31/01/12

12 months

£25,000+ 1.72 (1.67) 2.15 (2.09) 2.15 (2.09) 31/01/12
£100,000+ 1.72 (1.67) 2.15 (2.09) 2.15 (2.09) 31/01/12
£500,000+ 1.72 (1.67) 2.15 (2.09) 2.15 (2.09) 31/01/12

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Guaranteed Investment - corporate banking customer

For terms and rates please contact your Relationship Manager or call 0800 587 2864.

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Corporate Reserve

  Net % Gross % AER % Interest credited
Up to £49,999 0.07 (0.10) 0.09 (0.12) 0.09 (0.12) Monthly
£50,000+ 0.10 (0.10) 0.12 (0.12) 0.12 (0.12)
£250,000+ 0.12 (0.15) 0.15 (0.18) 0.15 (0.18)
£500,000+ 0.15 (0.20) 0.18 (0.25) 0.18 (0.25)
£1,000,000+ 0.25 (0.37) 0.31 (0.46) 0.31 (0.46)

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Loans

Rates correct as at 2nd November 2010
but are subject to variation unless otherwise stated.

1-2 Years

  Fixed Rate % APR %
£2,500 - £10,000 7.29 (6.75) 7.53 (6.96)
£10,001 - £25,000 6.29 (7.25) 6.47 (7.49)
£25,001 - £100,000 Call 08457 213 213 for a quote

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3-5 Years

  Fixed Rate % APR %
£2,500 - £10,000 7.75 (5.75) 8.03 (5.90)
£10,001 - £25,000 6.75 (6.25) 6.96 (6.43)
£25,001 - £100,000 Call 08457 213 213 for a quote

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6-7 Years

  Fixed Rate % APR %
£25,001 - £100,000 Call 08457 213 213 for a quote

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Typical Example: To Borrow £15,000 over 4 years would be a
monthly payment of £357.49 at 6.75% (6.96 % APR)
Total Repayment over the term of the loan: £17,159.50

Explanatory Notes

Net rate - assumes 20% Basic Rate Income Tax and are paid to all customers except those who are eligible and apply for payment of interest gross

Gross rate – is the annual rate of interest which is allowed without deduction of basic rate tax to certain organisations.

The Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) – a notional rate calculated as if the gross rate was paid and compounded on an annual basis. Rates payable apply to the full balance.
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