Abbey extends 9.1 per cent super saver offer

From next week, savers can continue to benefit from a market-leading rate of 9.1 per cent, as Abbey extends its Super Saver offer. The Super Saver is a limited edition 12-month fixed-rate account offering 9.1 per cent if customers put an equal amount or more into any Abbey investment product. Minimum deposit is £1, and maximum investment is £2m. The offer will be available until 7 September 2008.

Super Saver

9.1 per cent AER fixed for one year, when the fund matures.

Gives reassurance that customers can get access to the whole of their balance should they need it and without penalty.

Choice of interest payment either annually or monthly (Interest is calculated daily, and there is no interest penalty if you need to close the bond early).

Abbey's investment range

Multi-Manager Range: Santander Multi-Manager Growth Fund, Santander Multi-Manager Balanced Fund, Santander Multi-Manager Cautious Fund, Santander Multi-Manager Equity Fund

Premium Investments: UK Equities Fund, US Equities Fund, Europe (Excluding UK) Fund, Pacific Basin (Excluding Japan) Fund, Japan Equities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, Sterling Bond Fund

Capital Guaranteed Range: Abbey Guaranteed Capital Plus (Issue 3), Abbey Guaranteed Growth Plan (Issue 16)

Reza Attar-Zadeh, Director of Savings and Investments at Abbey, said: "The Super Saver is ideal for customers creating a diversified portfolio to save for their future."

Customers can apply for the Super Saver by visiting their local branch or can arrange an appointment by telephone on 0800 234 6065. Customers can manage their account by branch, telephone or post.