Manchester Regular Saver (Issue 1)

5.50%

Gross PA/AER
  • Open with £1 and save up to £500 per calendar month

  • A variable rate of interest, paid to your account on the annual anniversary of opening

  • 24 months after account opening, funds will move to a variable rate, easy access account

  • Apply online or in branch

This account might be for you, if you:
  • Are aged 16 or over

  • Want easy access to your savings

  • Would like to make regular deposits

  • Want a variable rate of interest

This account might not be for you, if you:
  • Do not want a variable rate of interest. Interest rates can go down as well as up

  • Would like to deposit a lump sum

  • Want to save over £500 a month

Summary information

Account Name Manchester Regular Saver (Issue 1)
What is the interest rate?

Annual (Variable) 5.50% Gross p.a./ 5.50% AER

Interest is calculated daily and will be paid to your Manchester Regular Saver annually, on the anniversary of the day we receive your initial Deposit.

Can Manchester Building Society change the interest rate?

Yes, we can change the rate of interest payable on this account. The account is a variable rate account which means the rate of interest paid may change throughout the lifetime of the account. Please refer to the ‘interest, charges and changes’ section of the savings general terms & conditions, which sets out the reasons for which Manchester Building Society may change the interest and the procedure for doing so.

What would the estimated balance be after 24 months based on a deposit of £500 per month?

Amount Saved: £12,000.00

Interest earned: £697.33

Balance after 24 months: £12,697.33

This projection is based on:

  • an initial Deposit of £500 made on the first day of the month
  • 23 further monthly Deposits of £500 made on the 1st of each calendar month thereafter
  • no further Deposits or withdrawals made during the term; and
  • the rate of interest on account opening staying the same during the term.

Please note: This projection is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not take into account customer’s individual circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

Opening your account: In branch or online. For existing online customers, you can also log in to your Manchester Building Society account to apply.

Giving us instructions for your account: In branch, by post, by telephone, or by secure message (for accounts opened and operated online).

Funding my account : You can find information here on how to fund your new savings account

Minimum Opening Deposit:   £1

Maximum monthly deposit: £500

Can I withdraw money?

Withdrawals/transfers can be made penalty free without notice.

On the annual anniversary of your account opening date, your account will mature into an easy access account with a variable interest rate. Please refer to point 11 of the product special conditions for further details.

Additional information

Tax status:  Interest will be paid gross* which means no tax is deducted. It is your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances.

Reimbursement of Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud

From 7th October 2024, new regulations strengthen protection for customers who suffer financial losses due to Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud. If you make a payment on or after 7th October 2024, as result of APP fraud, you may be eligible for a refund. Find out more information about your reimbursement rights.

Transferring Windfalls to Charity

All new customers agree to assign any windfall benefits which they may become entitled to on a future conversion or takeover of the Society to the Community Foundation. This is our Charitable Assignment Scheme. By agreeing to this assignment, any windfall benefit will be given to the Community Foundation, one of the leading community foundations in the UK serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. This agreement lasts for the first five years of membership, is irrevocable and is a condition of opening an account. Your agreement to open an account with us will be deemed your agreement to the Charitable Assignment Scheme. Please see transferring windfalls to charity or within our Savings General Terms and Conditions for further details.

Terms and conditions

Please make sure you've read the terms and conditions before applying

Protecting your money

Financial Service Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

Your eligible deposits with Newcastle Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme. This limit is applied to the total of any deposits you have with Newcastle Building Society and Manchester Building Society (as a trading name of Newcastle Building Society). Any deposits you hold above the £85,000 limit are unlikely to be covered.

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New customer
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Existing customer
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In branch

Visit your local branch. If you’d like to open an account in-branch, you may need to arrange an appointment. Before visiting, please call ahead.

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