Nationwide increases rates for Base Rate Tracker Premium account

Nationwide International, the offshore subsidiary of Nationwide Building Society, has announced details of new rates for its Sterling Base Rate Tracker Premium account.

With effect from today, Monday 7 December 2009, the new rates on the Base Rate Tracker Premium account are:

2.05% gross p.a./AER variable annual interest for balances between £5,000 and £24,999;
2.60% gross p.a./AER variable annual interest for balances of £25,000 and above.

Carl Gandy, Nationwide International's managing director, said: "The Sterling Base Rate Tracker Premium account now offers an improved return that is up to 2.10% above the Bank of England Base Rate, which is great news for offshore savers.

"We also continue to offer a comprehensive range of other Sterling, Euro and US Dollar accounts.  These are available over the Internet, post and telephone, which give good flexibility and accessibility to both new and existing customers."

The rates for Nationwide International's other Sterling accounts, Euro and US Dollar accounts remain unchanged.

For more information, visit nationwideinternational.com.