Online Regular Rainy Day Saver Account (Issue 2)

Online Regular Rainy Day Saver Account (Issue 2)

5.00% Gross/AER

The interest is credited to your account on the anniversary of your account opening.

Yes, the interest rate is variable.

We can increase or decrease the interest rate as described in our Savings General Terms and Conditions. 

If we are decreasing the interest rate, we will notify you at least 14 days before the change takes effect.

£3,698.33

This example assumes that the account is opened on 2 January with an initial deposit of £300 and 11 monthly lodgements of £300 at the start of each month, which is the maximum monthly amount allowed.

This example also assumes the interest rate does not vary during the 12-month period.

The account can only be opened and managed online www.theprogressive.com

The account is available to existing Members and new customers resident in the UK, aged 18 or over.

The account must be held in sole name.

Only one Online Regular Rainy-Day Saver Account (any issue) can be held per person, including joint accounts.

There is a minimum lodgement of £1 required to open this account and the maximum deposit per calendar month is £300, meaning you can save up to a maximum of £3,600 per calendar year. The first payment to the account must be made by electronic transfer from a bank account held in your name or by debit card.

Subsequent monthly payments must be made by electronic transfer. If you set up a monthly payment of less than the maximum of £300 a month, you may make additional lodgements to the account to make up the maximum monthly limit of £300, by debit card or electronic transfer.

Lodgements must reach your account by 25th of the month.

The minimum balance for the account is £1. 

After 12 months, this account will automatically roll into a new variable rate online instant access account, at the interest rate applicable at that time.

Yes, you can make unlimited withdrawals from your account.

All withdrawals must be made to a nominated bank account.

One withdrawal online per day, per account, is permitted.

The nominated bank account must be in the name of the account holder i.e. the individual named on the account. 

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. This will enable you to compare more easily the return you can expect from your savings over time.

Gross rate quoted is the taxable rate of interest without deduction of income tax.

You may need to pay tax on any interest that exceeds your Personal Savings Allowance. For more information, please visit HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website hmrc.gov.uk

The interest rate is correct as of 16th September 2024.