Piggy Bank with on open vault door on the side

Savings & Investments

The Vault

The Vault is an instant access savings account designed for serious savers aged 12-17.

Looking to save for the future? Want to save short term so you can afford that new MP3 player or elusive pair of shoes? Maybe you’ve just started your first part-time job and want to save your earnings! Whatever your lifestyle the Vault is the best way to keep your money safe.

Summary Box
Key Product Information for our Savings Account(s)
Account Name The Vault
Interest Rates (AERs) See the "How much interest will I earn?" table below.
Tax Status The gross rate(s) of interest shown will be payable net of the appropriate rate of income tax (which may be reclaimed by non-taxpayers) or, subject to the required certification, gross.
Conditions for bonus payment There is no bonus available on this account.
Withdrawal arrangements One withdrawal a week up to £250 may be made by the account holder. Withdrawals over £250 and additional withdrawals in a week must be signed by both the account holder and a parent/guardian.
Access Account can be opened and operated through any of our branches or by post.

How much interest will I earn?

Investment Annual Interest
% Gross§ p.a./AER† (Variable)
£10+ 1.50

Interest rates effective from 22 October 2009

Other Product Features:

Minimum and maximum investment and operating balance:

The minimum investment is £10 and the maximum investment is £1,000,000.

When is interest paid?

Interest is paid annually on 1 January.

How is interest paid?

Interest is credited to the account.

Age Qualification

You must be between 12-17 years old inclusive to open an account. At 18 years old your account will automatically upgrade to our Loyalty i-Save account.

§ Gross means the rate payable before the deduction of income tax. † AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies' Association. The Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Payments under the Scheme are limited to a maximum of £50,000 of an investor's total shares and/or deposits in a society. Most investors are covered, including individuals and small firms. A small number of categories of shares and deposits are not covered, for example deferred shares - permanent interest bearing shares. Although most shares and deposits are denominated in sterling, all other currencies are covered. Further details are available on request from the Society.

The Society is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service. Leeds Building Society offers some investment products that may be operated through branches and by post and certain products which can be operated by post only. Other taxes or costs may exist that are not paid by Leeds Building Society.

The Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our FSA registration number is 164992.

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