Former Abbey shareholders eligible for Santander benefits

Since Santander acquired Abbey in November 2004, 1.3m former Abbey shareholders have seen their Santander shares rise 50.8 per cent.

In addition to the returns offered by Santander shares, Santander shareholders can access the following benefits: -

Santander Shareholder Account and Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

The Santander Shareholder Account, exclusively for UK shareholders, offers 10 per cent gross per annum for dividends paid into the account. The account is available solely for Santander dividend payments, and the rate applies on balances of £1 or more until the dividend is reinvested into Santander shares, or the account is closed.

Investors receive their dividends quarterly but can choose to re-invest quarterly or annually into Santander shares.

There are no share dealing costs on the reinvested dividends and payments into the account and subsequent investment will be automatic.

The ten per cent interest rate is fixed to 1 August 2008.

Transfer shares and win up to £15,000

Santander offers an incentive programme to shareholders who introduce new shareholders. Existing shareholders who transfer a minimum of 25 shares onto a new shareholder, while keeping a minimum of 25 shares, will be entered into a quarterly prize draw. The winner will receive £5,000 on every dividend payment in 2007.

150th Anniversary Events.

This year is Santander’s 150th anniversary. To celebrate, Santander shareholders have been eligible to attend a number of Santander sponsored events. These include the recent British Grand Prix and many other attractive events.

Over 300 shareholders attended the Grand Prix at Silverstone, and a further 620 shareholders are expected to attend the Silverstone Classic event over the weekend of 28/ 30th July.

900 shareholders are attending evening performances at Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, sponsored by Santander on the 18th and 25th July, and 11th September.

Free Share-Dealing Days

Santander shareholders can buy further shares without any trading costs on selected days. The free share-dealing days are 25 July, 26 September and 24 October 2007.

Cheque to BACS Competition

Shareholders who change the way they receive their dividend payment from cheque to direct payment will be entered into a competition to win Vodafone McClaren Mercedes merchandise. Replica grand prix model cars, jackets, T-shirts and caps are available to be won.

Shareholder promotions

Santander shareholders are eligible for a range of exclusive offers which change regularly. Examples of August/ September offers are:

Saga Multiscan. Shareholders can access a Saga Multiscan, an early detection scan for serious illnesses, for £530. Normally this costs over £1000.

Top Rioja. Shareholders can purchase six bottles of Marques de la Concordia, Rioja Reserva 2001, for £54. Normal retail value is £79. Shareholders also receive with their order two bottles of Oleo de Padua, voted one of the world’s top olive oils.

Samsung. Shareholders can get the Samsung top of the range DVD camcorder or Compact MP3 player for a special offer price of £259.99 and £47.99 respectively. Both come with free delivery and are significantly below high street price.

Anne Gorman, Head of Shareholder Relations, Santander said: “It has been three years since the recommended takeover of Abbey by Santander was announced.

“Following the takeover, some 1.3m former Abbey shareholders now hold shares in Santander, and can benefit from a wide choice of attractive benefits. These range from competitive Abbey or Santander products to special offers on events and products.

“Santander is committed to offering our valued shareholders additional benefits.”