Savers can pick ‘n' fix great rates with Skipton

The Society's new fixed rate saving range includes a 1 year bond at 6.50% gross and 2 year and 3 year bonds both offering a rate of 6.70% gross. All have a monthly income option.

Key Features - Pick ‘N' Fix range of fixed rate bonds

Three bonds to choose from:
1 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.50% gross pa until 30 June 2009

2 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.70% gross pa until 30 June 2010

3 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.70% gross pa until 30 June 2011

Monthly income option:
1 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.25% until 30 June 2009

2 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.45% until 30 June 2010

3 Year Fixed Rate Bond - fixed interest rate of 6.45% until 30 June 2011

Minimum investment £500, maximum £50,000 (£100,000 if joint account) - cheque or transfer only
Customers can open more than 1 bond, however, the total investment cannot exceed the maximum limit
Additional investments allowed until bond becomes a closed issue - cheque or transfer only

Steve Aldous, general manager at Skipton, said, "Now is the time for savers to be locking away their cash - and with so many accounts out there they're spoilt for choice.

"Skipton's bonds are always popular with our customers and, with rates like 6.70%, we continue to offer some of the most competitive investments on the market. So by choosing from our Pick ‘N' Fix range savers are guaranteeing high returns."