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National Counties withdraws its 2nd Issue index linked cash isa
26 August 2010 - National Counties withdrew its 2nd Issue Index Linked Cash ISA to new enquiries with effect from 5pm on Thursday 26 August 2010. For a limited period the Society will continue to accept applications and transfer requests^ from new and existing customers who have already received an application pack or applied using the Online service. These pack-holders and Online applicants must act quickly to finalise their application submissions in order to avoid disappointment as this product is a limited issue and will be closed without further notice once it is fully subscribed or by 30 September 2010 at the latest, in readiness for indexation to commence on 1 October 2010.
^Transfer requests: Customers wishing to transfer-in an existing Cash ISA should note that all valid requests received and acknowledged by the Society as having been accepted must be completed by 30 September 2010 as transferred funds received after this date cannot be applied once indexation has commenced. Unfortunately, the time taken to complete a transfer is largely outside of the Society's control as it depends on the existing Cash ISA provider acting promptly. Around the middle of September we will write to customers whose transfer-in requests remain outstanding, so that appropriate contact might be made with the existing provider.
national counties launches its 2nd issue index linked cash isa
16 August 2010 - National Counties Building Society introduces a new Cash ISA account to its range with the launch of its 2nd Issue Index Linked Cash ISA. This is a Limited Issue account and will guarantee an inflation beating return over 5 years. For further details about the 2nd Issue Index Linked Cash ISA account please click here. To read the press release in full click here.
national counties launches its 1st Issue Notice Saver
16 August 2010 - National Counties Building Society today launched its 1st Issue Notice Saver as a replacement for the Direct 90 Notice account. The account offers a tiered variable annual or monthly interest rate, with a minimum account balance of £1,000. Withdrawals are allowed after 45 days notice. The Notice Saver account has been launched as a replacement to the Direct 90 Notice account which has been withdrawn today. For further details about the Notice Saver account please click here. To read the press release in full click here.
national counties' Epsom 10K Run will take place on Sunday 26 September 2010
29 July 2010 - National Counties announces that this year's Epsom 10K Charity Run will take place on Sunday 26 September 2010. The race will start this year at the earlier time of 9.00am from the western end of Epsom market place. Entry forms can be downloaded by clicking here. Alternatively, you can enter the race online via Sport Systems please click here to complete your entry online - (this will open a new window).
Entry Fees are as follows:
In advance non - Affiliated are £10.00 Affiliated are £8.00
All entries on the Day are £12.00
ncbs launches the new 40th issue fixed rate savings bond
21 May 2010 - National Counties Building Society today launched its 40th Issue Fixed Rate Savings Bond as replacement for the Society's 39th Issue Savings Bond which will be withdrawn today. The bond will offer a choice of fixed rate terms, 3.76% Gross AER* fixed for 3 years, 3.25% Gross AER* fixed for 2 years and 2.70% Gross AER* fixed for 1 year. To read the press release in full click here.
national counties launches three new mortgage products
30th April 2010 - National Counties Building Society today announces that it will be launching three new owner occupier mortgage products. For purchase, a Fixed Rate of 4.09% until 31/08/2013 and for remortgage, with a free valuation and free legal fees, 4.29% Fixed Rate until 31/08/2013. The launch also sees the addition of a two year Tracker product offering 1.74% over bank of England bank rate subject to a minimum rate payable of 2.99%. Like the 4.29% Fixed Rate the Tracker product is only available for remortgage and offers incentives including free valuation and free legal fees.
Customers can contact the National Counties' customer centre on 0845 603 4876.
national counties annual general meeting on 28 April 2010
23 April 2010 - This year's Annual General Meeting will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday 28 April 2010 at the Society's principal office in Epsom. All members are invited to attend the meeting. For a brief summary of the AGM please click here.
national counties steps up the reward for isa savers with its new 45 Day Notice Cash ISA
1 March 2010 - National Counties Building Society launched its 1st Issue 45 Day Notice Cash ISA, in readiness for the start of the new tax year after Easter on Tuesday 6 April. This new Cash ISA offers a competitive variable interest rate up to 3.10% tax-free AER* for balances of £35,000 and above. The new account is tiered, to reward growth in the balance as further subscriptions are paid in each tax year, and starts at 2.00% tax-free AER* for the minimum balance of £3,000. To read the press release in full click here.
ncbs launches the new 39th issue fixed rate savings bond
22 February 2010 - National Counties Building Society today launched its 39th Issue Fixed Rate Savings Bond. The bond will offer a choice of fixed rate terms, 3.76% Gross AER* fixed to 14 March 2013, 3.51% Gross AER* fixed to 14 March 2012 and 2.86% Gross AER* fixed to 14 March 2011. This new bond will replace the Society's 3 year 35th Issue Savings Bond, 1 year 38th Issue Savings Bond and the 1st Issue Stepped Rate Bond.
National Counties' savings accounts are the most consistent according to Moneyfacts®
15 February 2010 - In the latest Moneyfacts® quarterly Consistency Survey, published on 19 January 2010, National Counties was found to have the most consistent savings accounts of any UK building society or bank, with 5 entries in the 8 consistency tables compiled by Moneyfacts.co.uk, the leading independent provider of personal finance information. The accounts featured were the Direct Access Share Account over 18 and 36 months, the Direct 90 Notice Account over 18 and 36 months and the 2nd Issue Cash ISA over 36 months. These results emphasise the long term value National Counties' savings accounts offer for customers. Click here to read the full Moneyfacts article. Also find out what Moneyfacts® had to say in our latest Members Update (to be issued March 2010). Click here to read the full article.
NCBS launches a 4th Issue fixed rate cash isa to its existing customers
16 November 2009 - NCBS today announces the launch of its new 4th Issue Fixed Rate Cash ISA which is the replacement for the 3rd Issue. The 4th Issue Fixed Rate Cash ISA will only be available to existing National Counties' customers and offers a 1 year option at 2.50% Gross, 2 year option at 3.00% Gross and a 3 year option 3.25% Gross. To read the press release in full click here.
Direct access share, instant access and direct access deposit account terms amended
1 November 2009 - The Direct Access Share, Instant Access and Direct Access Deposit accounts terms have been amended to include an additional interest rate tier. Withdrawals have also been limited to a maximum of twelve withdrawals per calendar year. For more details about the interest rate tiers please click here.
ncbs launches the new 38th Issue savings bond
26 October 2009 - National Counties Building Society launched its 38th Issue Savings Bond. The bond will offer a fixed rate for 1 year at 3.25% Gross AER*. This new bond will replace the Society's 37th Issue Savings Bond.
Postal Strikes
23 October 2009 - You may have felt the effects of the recent postal strikes and with more strikes possible, our Online service can assist you more promptly and help avoid disruption to enquiries or transaction requests that you might usually submit to us by post. If you are not already registered for the Online service then now is the time to do so. After registration, a letter will be posted to you to enable you to activate your Online account. Of course, due to postal strikes this letter may take longer than the usual 2-4 working days. However, as soon as you have completed the activation process you will be able to manage your savings and/or mortgage accounts online, enabling you to complete transactions and send to us secure message instructions which could not be accepted using standard email or telephone services.
To register for the Online service please click on the following link: log-in/register
ncbs launches the new 37th issue savings bond
1 October 2009 - National Counties Building Society has launched its 37th Issue Savings Bond which offers a fixed rate for 1 year at 3.51% gross AER*.
ISA allowance increase for the over 50's
6 October 2009 - The ISA subscription limit will increase to £10,200 for anyone eligible to invest in an ISA who was born on or before 5 April 1960 (i.e. who will be aged 50 or over during the current tax year). Up to £5,100 of the new ISA allowance can be saved in a Cash ISA with one provider. The remainder of the £10,200 can be invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA with the same or another provider. Alternatively, the full £10,200 can be invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA with one provider.
The higher limits will apply to all eligible ISA investors from 6 April 2010.
If you will be aged 50 years or over on or before 5 April 2010 and have already subscribed to a Cash ISA with us since 6 April 2009, then from 6 October we will accept further payments into your Cash ISA up to the maximum of £5,100 for the tax-year ended 5 April 2010.
national counties' Epsom 10K Run took place on Sunday 27 September 2009
28 September 2009 - National Counties Epsom 10K Run took place on Sunday 27 September 2009. The race was a great success with over 200 runners. The race was won by Grzegorz Sobczyk, first male with a time of 32:14 minutes and Phyllis Flynn first female with a time of 41 minutes. To view the full race results and times please click here.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this years run and we look forward to seeing you in 2010.
national counties launches its 1st Issue Stepped rate bond
4 September 2009 - National Counties Building Society has launched a Stepped Rate Bond with an interest rate which rises over the 5 year term to 6.00% gross (4.37% gross AER*). The 1st Issue Stepped Rate Bond is available from 7 September 2009 and gives savers the opportunity to secure a rate which is guaranteed to increase over the term of their investment. To read the press release in full click here.
national counties issues September 2009 newsletter
4 September 2009 - National Counties latest newsletter includes articles on the increased ISA allowance, launch of the Stepped Rate Bond, helpful Q & A's and some other highlights for National Counties during this year. To view the September 2009 Newsletter click here.
national counties' members support The children's trust on its 25th anniversary
24 June 2009 - National Counties Building Society, on behalf of it's members, has donated £1,100 to help support the work of The Children's Trust. The money was raised as a result of a recent customer questionnaire, whereby for every completed questionnaire which was received by the Society, 25p was donated to the Trust.
To read the press release in full click here
Click on the following link to find out more about The Children's Trust
ncbs withdraws 1 year option for the 35th issue savings bond - 3 year option remains available
19 June 2009 - National Counties Building Society today withdrew the 1 year term option of the popular 35th Issue Savings Bond with immediate effect. This withdrawal was prompted by the high volume of applications being received, which would otherwise have an adverse effect on customer service standards. The 3 year option of the 35th Issue Savings Bond remains available until further notice at 4.31% gross AER*.
National counties building society wins top isa award
12 June 2009 - National Counties Building Society won the title Best Cash ISA Provider for 2009 at this year’s Moneyfacts Awards, underlining its philosophy of offering consistently competitive products.
To read the press release in full click here
NCBS launches the new 35th Issue Savings Bond
1 June 2009 - National Counties Building Society launched its 35th Issue Savings Bond. The bond will offer a fixed rate for 1 year at 3.91% Gross AER* and a fixed rate for 3 years at 4.31% gross AER*. This new bond will replace the Society's 34rd Issue Savings Bond.
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