Regular Savings

Regular Savings plan

 

  • Flexibility to choose how much you want to save - from as little as £1 a day.
  • Fixed regular payments helping you get into the savings habit.
  • Pay directly from your salary/pension or by Direct Debit, depending on what suits you.
  • Life cover included as standard for added peace of mind.
  • A guaranteed cash lump sum at the end of the term to spend how you like.
  • Fixed saving term of 10 years to help you resist dipping into your savings.
  • Potential for bonuses to be added, depending on investment performance.


Our FAQs section will give everything you need to know about our Regular Savings plan. Or if you're happy the Regular Savings plan is right for you, just read the important information document and apply online now.

Frequently asked questions

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

How does it work?

It's a savings plan that you pay into each month for ten years and at the end of the term you receive a cash lump sum.

You just need to decide how much you want to save each month. And as we can take payments directly from most Police salaries and pensions, you'll hardly notice you're saving.

Every plan will have a guaranteed minimum payout. So no matter what happens in the financial markets, you know the very minimum you'll get back.

Your money is invested in our established Life Fund. It's a steady fund that is already invested in by over 150,000 members of the Police Service and their families.

So you know you're in good company and safe hands.

 

What will I get back?

It is very difficult to predict exactly what you'll get back as your payout will depend on the performance of our Life Fund, which is where your money is invested.

However every plan will have a guaranteed minimum payout. So no matter what happens in the financial markets, you'll know the very minimum you'll get.

You can find out what your own personal minimum payout would be using our online illustration calculator.



> Get an online personal illustration


You can also see what your guaranteed payout, for a £5 a week Regular Savings plan, would be below.

 

Guaranteed Minimum Payout Illustration
Age next birthday 10 Year Plan 15 Year Plan 20 Year Plan 25 Year Plan
Up to 30 £2,655 £4,016 £5,488 £7,373
31 - 40 £2,613 £3,952 £5,369 £6,957
41 - 50 £2,600 £3,920 £5,200 £6,500
51 - 55 £2,457 £3,714 £4,891 £6,175
56 - 60 £2,363 £3,579 £4,704 -
61 - 65 £2,255 £3,406 - -
66 - 70 £2,120 - - -

 
The guaranteed payout varies with age because of the life cover included in the plan and for those who are older may be less than has been paid in.

We aim to add a regular bonus each year into your plan and a final bonus when it matures at the end of the term. These could increase your guaranteed minimum cash payout.

But as we can't predict how the financial markets will perform in the future, the value of these bonuses will depend of how our Life Fund performs.

 

How much can I save?

You can start saving from as little as £1 a day.

We believe saving should be available to everyone no matter what their financial circumstances are.

 

Can I pay from my salary or pension?

Most current and retired members of the Police Service can pay for their Regular Savings plan direct from their salary or pension. Our payments page will show you whether you can pay from your salary or pension.

For those who cannot pay from their salary or pension, we take payments by Direct Debit.

 

Can I save for less than 10 years?

You won't be able to open a Regular Savings plan for less than ten years. It is designed for those looking to save for the medium to long term.

If you are looking to save for less than 10 years, we have a number of other saving and investment options that let you do this.

 

> Online Cash ISA


> Guaranteed ISA


> Online Cash Account


> Investment Choice


What happens if I leave the Police?

Your plan will continue as normal but you'll have to change your payments to Direct Debit if you are paying from your salary or pension.

You'll still be a member of Police Mutual so you could take out further plans if you want to.

 

What happens if I die?

The Regular Savings plan includes life cover as standard and you're covered from day one giving you added peace of mind.

So should the unthinkable happen to you, your loved ones will receive your guaranteed minimum payout plus any bonuses that have been added.

You can nominate who receives the first £5,000 of any payout. This is paid out quickly without the need for your estate to be settled first.

You can download and complete a nomination form at any time.

 

Who is it for?

This Regular Savings plan is for anyone who wants an easy way to save for the future.

Whether it's putting money away to avoid taking out loans in the future, a car, home improvements, a big holiday or for your children or grandchildren.

As long as it matures before your 80th birthday and you are at least 16 years of age, you can open a Regular Savings plan.

 

Is there any tax to pay?

Your cash lump sum at the end of the term is completely tax-free as any tax is paid within the Life Fund. So you don't have to worry about the tax man taking a bite or any paperwork.

 

Who can open a Regular Savings Plan?

Any current or retired members of the Police Service can open a Regular Savings plan.

And their family is welcome too. Partners and your wider family including parents, brothers and sisters, children and grandchildren can all benefit by opening a Regular Savings plan and becoming members of Police Mutual.

 

How long will it take to apply?

The application process is simple and takes no more than a couple of minutes when you apply online. You'll need your payroll or Direct Debit details ready to hand when you apply.

Additional checks


To comply with money laundering regulations, we sometimes have to carry out an online identity check with a reference agency when you apply.

The agency will add a note to your credit record to show that an identity check has been made. We won't share this information with anyone else and it won't affect your credit rating.

 

How will I know how my savings plan is performing?

We'll send you a statement each year which will show the performance of your plan so you'll be able to keep track of your savings.

You can also contact us when you'd like an update in between your statements.

 

Can I get hold of my savings if I need to?

You can get hold of your money if you need to at any point. But as the Regular Savings plan is designed for those looking to save for the medium to long term, it should be as a last resort.

If do you cash in you may get back less than you've invested.

What is the interest rate?

There's no interest rate with the Regular Savings plan. Any growth in your savings is based on the performance of our Life Fund.

But remember that every plan will have a guaranteed minimum payout. So no matter what happens in the financial markets, you know the very minimum you'll get back at the end of the term.

We aim to add a regular bonus each year into your plan and a final bonus when it matures at the end of the term. These could increase your guaranteed minimum cash payout.

But as we can't predict how the financial markets will perform in the future, the value of these bonuses will depend of how our Life Fund performs.

 

What happens when my plan matures?

As a result of your feedback we've improved the way we contact you about your maturing Regular Savings plan. We will now contact you six weeks before your plan matures with the final payout value.

 
 

It is important you understand all of the key features of the Regular Savings Plan if you are considering applying.

We recommend you read the document below before you apply and keep it in a safe place.

 

PDF - key docs    Regular Savings important information document