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Notice Deposits

To apply you must be; a non personal customer, hold a minimum deposit of 25,000 (per currency) and hold a Business Treasury Cash Management Account. 

The longer you save, the more you earn

A Notice Deposit allows you to earn higher returns on your funds without committing to a long term deposit.

  • Choose from 35, 60 or 90 day notice period
  • Available in GBP, EUR and USD
  • Minimum deposit 25,000 (per currency)
View Notice Deposit interest rates Open in new window

Interest is calculated daily and paid on the last business day of each quarter in March, June, September and December, or at account closure.

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Account name: Notice Deposit account

What is the interest rate?

Sterling and US Dollar credit interest rates are reducing from 27th November 2024

Following the recent Bank of England and US Federal Reserve decisions to reduce the Base Rate, the credit interest rate(s) on your sterling and US Dollar account(s) are reducing. Further information is available on our information sheets.

Rates effective from 5th November 2024 and are subject to variation.

Balance

Sterling £25,000+
US Dollar $25,000+
Euro €25,000+

AER / Gross p.a. (variable)

4.65%
4.55%
2.95%

Balance

Sterling £25,000+
US Dollar $25,000+
Euro €25,000+

AER / Gross p.a. (variable)

4.73%
4.65%
3.11%

Balance

Sterling £25,000+
US Dollar $25,000+
Euro €25,000+

AER / Gross p.a. (variable)

5.15%
4.75%
3.28%
Minimum deposit 25,000 (per currency). Interest is calculated daily and paid on the last business day of each quarter in March, June, September and December, or at account closure.

Definitions

  • AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates the interest rates as if paid and compounded each year. It helps you to compare the effective rates of credit interest on different accounts.
  • Gross Rate means the interest rate you are paid before the deduction of tax. 
  • Notice Deposit Interest rate is the rate customers receive on their Notice Deposit during the life of the deposit.
  • p.a. is per annum (per year).
  • Step Down Rate is the rate received on withdrawal of funds.

Can the interest rate change?

Yes, the interest rates on Notice Deposits are variable and can change during the deposit period.

  • If rates go down, we'll advise you of the change subject to the notice period of 14 days.
  • If rates go up, we’ll give you notice either before the change happens or as soon as possible afterwards.

Fixed Term Deposit interest rates do not change for the term of the deposit.

You can view, download or save a copy of the Non-Personal Terms and Conditions.

How does Notice Deposit work?

You can manage your deposit using eQ online banking, in branch or in writing.

The deposit operates on a notice basis. Interest is paid at the applicable rate until a minimum 35, 60 or 90 days notice of withdrawal is instructed, depending on the relevant notice period.

Once notice has been provided, the amount withdrawn is placed on a Fixed Term Deposit.

The Fixed Term Deposit interest rate is calculated using the Notice Deposit Headline rate for 35 days along with the introduction of a fixed margin of -0.20%, known as the Step Down Rate. For 60 and 90 day Notice Deposit products, the prevailing Headline rate is used for the remainder of the notice period i.e.

  • 35 Day Notice Deposit
    The Step Down Rate applies for the full 35 day notice period
  • 60 Day Notice Deposit
    The Headline rate applies for 25 days of the notice period and the Step Down Rate applies for 35 days
  • 90 Day Notice Deposit
    The Headline rate applies for 55 days of the notice period and the Step Down Rate applies for 35 days

Upon maturity of the Fixed Term Deposit the balance plus any earned interest will be credited to your Business Treasury Cash Management account. If you don't have a Business Treasury Cash Management account, you'll need to open one when applying for a Notice Deposit. 

Please speak to your relationship director for further details.

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Can I withdraw money?

Yes, withdrawals are allowed however are subject to the relevant minimum withdrawal notice period i.e. 35, 60 or 90 days. Early withdrawals are not permitted.

The notice period is effective from the date of receipt of the instruction to withdraw. If we receive your instruction after 12pm or on a non business day, notice will commence on the next working day. We can receive your instruction through eQ, by post or by directly contacting the Money Market team.

Depending on the notice period, once notice of withdrawal is provided, funds will be available after 35, 60 or 90 days.

Is there a minimum and a maximum deposit and withdrawal amount?

  • There is a 25,000 (per currency) minimum deposit requirement to open and maintain a Notice Deposit account
  • There is a £250 million (or currency equivalent) maximum deposit per customer
  • The minimum deposit and withdrawal amount is 25,000 (per currency) however this is not applicable to online transactions made through eQ

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