Online Cash Account

Paying 2.10% gross pa/AER variable

Brought to you in partnership with Skipton Building Society, it gives you the flexibility to save as little and as often as you like.

And with easy access through Skipton's online secure E-Savings account manager, you can get hold of your money without fuss.

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Online Cash Account

  • Flexibility to make deposits as low as £1 into your savings account.
  • Easy access to your money whenever you need it without penalty.
  • Exclusive interest rate - currently paying 2.10% pa/AER variable.
  • Choose to save as often as you want up to the maximum of £2 million.
  • No fixed term or short lived bonus rates. Just a consistently attractive interest rate.
  • Manage your account online using the secure Skipton E-Savings online account.
  • Available to anyone aged 16 or over.

Our FAQs and important information sections will give everything you need to know about our Online Cash Account. Or if you're happy the Online Cash Account is right for you, you can apply online now.

Online Cash Account summary

Summary Box - Key Product Information for our Online Cash Account
Account Name PMAS Online Cash Account Issue 2
Interest rates (AERs) 2.10% gross pa/ AER variable
Tax status Interest is paid net unless you are eligible for gross interest, in which case an HM Revenue & Customs form R85 is required
Conditions for bonus payment There are no bonus payment features on this account
Withdrawal arrangements There are no penalties or notice periods for withdrawals
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1. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

2. Gross means the interest paid before the deduction of income tax at 20%.

3. Your tax treatment will depend on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future.

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question that is not answered below, or would just like to know more about the Online Cash Account, give us a call on 0845 88 22 999.

How does it work?

Our Online Cash Account allows you to save flexibly putting you in control of your account.

You can invest as little as £1 and top it up in lump sums or set up monthly payments.

Who is it for?

It's for those who want to save but need complete flexibility over how much they save and when they access their money.

What is the interest rate?

The interest rate is currently paying 2.10% tax free gross pa/AER variable

We've teamed up with Skipton Building Society to give you an exclusive rate, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you're getting the most out of your Online Cash Account.

1. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

2. Gross means the interest paid before the deduction of income tax at 20%.

3. Your tax treatment will depend on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future.

Can I access my money if I need to?

You can access and withdraw your money at any time without any penalties using your personal online account once your Cash Account has been set up.

Can I top up my account?

You can top up your account at any time using your personal online account up to a maximum of £2 million.

How do I manage my account?

When you open an Online Cash Account, you automatically get an online account which gives you the option to pay in, take money out or view your statements whenever you want to.

Who is Skipton Building Society?

Skipton Building Society is the UK's fourth largest building society. It was founded in 1853 and today has over 100 branches and 850,000 members across the UK.

Is my money safe?

The value of a Cash Account will not decrease because it's not invested in stock market investments so the value will not fall.

Skipton Building Society is also covered by the Financial Service Compensation Scheme (FSCS). For further information about the scheme, including amounts covered and eligibility to claim, please refer to www.fscs.org.uk or call the FSCS on 020 7892 7300.

Important Information

It is important you understand all of the key features of the Online Cash Account if you are considering applying.

We recommend you read all the documents below before you apply and keep them in a safe place.

PDF - key docs Account Terms and Conditions

PDF - key docs Tariff of charges

PDF - key docs Product Terms and Conditions

PDF - key docs Previous interest rates

We also recommend you read the information below.

Data protection notice

I understand that for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 that Police Mutual and Skipton Building Society will be the data controllers responsible for the processing of my data.

I consent to the data I input in support of my application being stored securely for monitoring purposes and I agree that it may be used by Skipton Building Society to contact me should any queries arise concerning my application. You can find out more about how Police Mutual will use your data by reading our privacy policy.

Fraud prevention

If false or inaccurate information is provided and fraud is identified, details will be passed to fraud prevention agencies.

Law enforcement agencies may access and use this information.

We and other organisations may also access and use this information to prevent fraud and money laundering, for example when:

- Checking details on applications for credit and credit related or other facilities
- Managing credit and credit related accounts or other facilities
- Recovering debt
- Checking details on proposals and claims for all types of insurance
- Checking details of job applicants and employees

Please contact Skipton at the Compliance department, Skipton Building Society, The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1DN if you want to receive details of the relevant fraud prevention agencies.

Skipton and other organisations may access and use from other countries the information recorded by fraud prevention agencies.

Your application

An account number will be allocated when you apply online. Please note that your Cash Account is not open until cleared funds have been credited to it.

Applications are submitted online and we will store your details and responses electronically. The system will prompt you to correct obvious omissions or errors. If you feel you need to make other corrections please cancel the application and start again.

If you will require your interest payments to be made to another bank or building society account please ensure you have account numbers and sort codes ready.

If you do not have an existing account with the Society, proof of ID and verification of address may be required to be sent with the application. Details of our requirements will be given during the online application process.