2 Year International Bond

A guaranteed fixed rate offshore bond until 30 June 2012

Rate Fixed Until Annual Rate gross pa Annual Rate AER Monthly interest Gross rate Monthly interest AER Issue
30 June 2012 3.10% 3.10% Not Available Not Available 3

w.e.f 1 June 2010
for details of our other offshore saving rates, please click here

Who is the account available to?

This account is available to private investors and corporate customers including Financial Institutions.

What is the minimum investment?

£10,000

What is the maximum investment?

£5,000,000

When will the interest be paid?

Annual Interest will be paid at 30 June each year commencing on 30 June 2011. There is no monthly interest option with this bond.

What happens to the interest?

Your interest can either be added to your bond or paid away to a suitable offshore savings account with Skipton International or any other UK bank account in your name.

How can an offshore account be opened?

Existing SIL clients only need to complete an Additional Account Opening Form. New clients will need to complete an application form and supply relevant identification and proof of address documents. Offshore accounts may be opened by cheque, electronic transfer or BACS.

What access will the account offer?

No withdrawals are permitted during the fixed rate term.

Can further investments be made?

No further funds can be invested. However, Additional offshore bonds may be opened subject to availability.

Can the account be closed?

The offshore bond must be held until maturity.

What happens on maturity?

The 2 Year International Bond matures at midnight 30 June 2012. SIL will write to you prior to this date with options available to you on maturity. If we do not hear from you, your offshore bond will automatically convert into an International Easy Access account.

Please note that this is a limited issue offer and can be withdrawn at any time

Application Form

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If more than two persons will be applying jointly for a single account, please also download the Third and Fourth Applicant Page.

If you wish to transfer funds to us by electronic transfer your bank will require the following details:

Sort Code: 40-22-25
Swift Code: MIDLGB22
IBAN: GB68MIDL40222592660148
Bank Name: HSBC Bank plc
Account No: 92660148
Account Name: Skipton International Limited
Beneficiary: Your name/2 Year International Bond

Please instruct your bank to make the payment as early as possible in the day so that the funds reach our account before 12 noon, UK time. This should ensure that your funds earn interest from the day of receipt. Funds received after this time will start earning interest from the next business day. Please ensure you have received confirmation your new offshore account has been opened before sending funds to us. Also, please remember to read the 'Legal' section below and the Terms and Conditions of the relevant account before sending your money to us.