New Christmas Saver account from Yorkshire Building Society

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new Christmas Saver account paying a fixed rate of 3.50% gross/AER, aimed at helping people spread the cost of next year's festive season.

Savers can put away any amount up to £100 every month between now and 30th November 2011 when the account matures.  The branch-based account allows savers to make regular monthly savings to build up their fund, which they can access from the 1st December 2011 - just in time to tick off items on their Christmas lists.

The account can be opened with as little as £10 and there is no minimum monthly investment required, making the account ideal for all savers.  Savers can invest up to a maximum of £1,200 over the account period and deposits can be made by standing order, cash or cheque.

Sarah Lawrence, Senior Product Manager for savings at the Society says: "There's no better time than the present to start thinking about putting a little aside to ease the financial burden during next year's festive season.  With Yorkshire's Christmas Saver account our members can be assured their money will be working hard throughout the year as well as being safe and secure until it's time to hit the shops!"

The Christmas Saver account is also available at all Chelsea and Barnsley building society branches, featuring the same product details and also paying 3.50% gross/AER.

For more information, visit ybs.co.uk.