Archives: FAQ - Savings

You can use your linked account to transfer money into your Ecology account. Simply use the details below to do a bank transfer or to set up a standing order:

Sort code: 08 90 72
Account number: 70361591
Account name: Your Name

Reference: quote your 10 digit Ecology account number.

If your account number is not quoted, the payment will be returned.

If you need to register your linked account, you can do this through our Digital service.

The interest rate is contained in your Product Conditions. It can also be found in our Current Interest Rates and Charges document. You’ll find these on our Savings Information page. If you save with us online, you can also find your interest rate using our Digital service.

An ISA (Individual Savings Account) is a savings account that you don’t pay tax on. The amount of money you can save or invest in an ISA in a single tax year is limited – also known as an  ISA allowance. For the current tax year this allowance is £20,000.

The Personal Savings Allowance is the total amount of interest you can earn each year across all of your savings accounts (except ISAs) without paying tax. It covers interest you earn from all of your accounts (except ISAs) with all banks and building societies – not just us. You may also get up to £1,000 of interest and not have to pay tax on it, depending on which Income Tax band you’re in.

We accept Cash ISA transfers only into our Ecology Cash ISA.

We don’t currently accept Stocks & Shares ISA, or Innovative Finance ISA at this current time.

If you’d like to do this, you’ll just need to fill in a transfer form.

To find out how to do this, visit our Ecology Cash ISA website page and follow the instructions.

The information provided in this Summary Box is a summary of the key features of the 180-Day Notice account and is not intended to be a substitute for reading the terms and conditions that apply to the account.

Account name: 180-Day Notice

What is the interest rate?

The 180-Day Notice account offers a variable rate of interest of 5% gross* p.a./AER**

Interest is calculated daily and credited to your account on 31 December each year. If you close your account before 31 December we’ll credit the interest to your account on the day you close it.

* We pay all savings interest gross, which means that no tax is deducted. It’s your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances. Tax rules may change in future.

** AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and provides a means of comparing interest rates by showing what the rate would be if interest was paid and added once a year.

Can Ecology Building Society change the interest rate?

We may change interest rates at any time if we reasonably believe that the change is needed for any of the following reasons (which may relate to circumstances existing at the time or those that are expected to apply in the near future):
• to respond to changes in the Bank of England Base Rate
• to respond to changes in mortgage or interest rates generally (including the interest rates paid on similar accounts by other providers of financial services)
• to enable us to manage the difference between the interest rates charged to our borrowers and interest rates paid to our investors, or the providers of funds to us, taking into account the interests of the Society, our members, and your rights and interests as an account holder
• to respond to changes in the law or the decision of a court or ombudsman
• to meet relevant regulatory requirements
• to respond to new (or changes to) statements or codes of practice or industry guidance designed to enhance consumer protection
• to reflect changes to our costs in providing the account, including administration costs and costs of providing services or facilities
• to introduce or alter ‘tiers’ of interest where different rates apply depending on the amount in the account.

Where we make any such change, we will act reasonably and we will only make the change if we believe it is fair in the circumstances.

Any change we make to interest rates will be proportionate to the circumstances giving rise to the change.

For further information regarding interest rate changes including the process for notifying you, please refer to section 7 in our leaflet Saving with Ecology – General terms and conditions.

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

Based on an interest rate of 5% gross, the balance on a £1,000 deposit after 12 months would be £1,050.

This projection is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not take into account your individual circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

Applications for this account can be made online or by posting a completed application form.

With our online service, you can view your account transactions, send secure messages and request a withdrawal.

Deposits can be made by bank transfer, Standing order, transfer from another Ecology account or cheque.

The minimum amount to open and keep a 180-Day Notice account is £1000. The maximum investment is £500,000.

To open and maintain an account, you need to be resident in the UK and not resident for tax purposes anywhere other than the UK.

Can I withdraw money?

Yes, you can withdraw money. 180 days’ notice is required for any withdrawal from your account. The minimum withdrawal amount is £250 and withdrawals must be for a specific amount unless the account is to be closed.

The notice period starts on the date we receive your request via our online service, or a completed withdrawal notification form.

Withdrawals can be requested through your online account or by using a Withdrawal form.

Additional information
This Summary Box should be read in conjunction with the following brochures and leaflets before applying for a 180-Day Notice account:
• 180-Day Notice information sheet
• Saving with Ecology – General terms and conditions
• FSCS Information Sheet
• Current savings rates and charges
• Savings account identification requirements