Charity

Summary Box

Key Product Information

What is the interest rate?

• £1-£250,000 0.075% AER.
• £250,000+ 0.00% AER.
• Interest is calculated on a daily basis and will be credited to the account on 31st December annually.
• Interest can be transferred into another Bath Building Society account, or paid by faster payment into a nominated account if preferred.

Can Bath Building Society change the interest rate?

• The interest rate is variable which means we may change it to respond to changes in the Bank of England base rate or changes in law, to meet relevant regulatory requirements, or to respond to changes to codes of practice or changes in our costs.
• We will give you 30 days’ notice in writing before any reduction to the rate is applied.
• Full details of the reasons why we may change your interest rate can be found in the Terms and Conditions brochure.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

• Based on the current rate of interest, if you deposited £1,000.00 in this account, after 12 months you would have £1000.75.
• This figure is only an estimate, based on there being no additional deposits, withdrawals or rate changes in that time with all interest being added to your account. This figure is for illustrative purposes only.

How do I open and manage my account?

• To open an account, simply download an application form (below). Also available from any Branch or Agency, or by contacting our customer service team.
• Identification will be required for all signatories. This is usually obtained through our electronic identity verification service. However, if this proves inconclusive, here’s some popular ways to verify your ID.
• A check will be made against the Charities Commission Register.
• A letter from the Charities governing body will be required to open the account.
• Accepted charities must include a letter from their governing body stating their intention to open an account, the names of the signatories and the number required to operate the account.
• An initial deposit of at least £1 is required to open the account, payable in the name of the account title. This and future deposits can be paid by cheque from a UK bank or building society in the name of the business or charity, or by electronic transfer.
• Minimum operating balance £1.
• Maximum balance £1,500,000.
• A passbook is available on request and will be required if you would like to carry out transactions in any of our Branches or Agencies.
• You can also manage all the accounts you hold with Bath Building Society by registering with Bath Online.

Can I withdraw money?

• Funds are available on request and can be withdrawn without penalty up to a maximum of 2 per calendar month.
• All withdrawals will be made direct to the designated UK bank account, which has been set up in the same name as the Bath Building Society account, by next day faster payment.
• Withdrawals by cheque can also be requested in any of our Branches and Agencies.
• Signed requests should be posted to the Society’s Head Office. Alternatively, we will accept instructions from a pre-nominated email address.