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5 Year Fixed Rate ISA (Issue 18)

If you want to save tax free – and also want to enjoy the reassurance of guaranteed returns – a Leeds Building Society 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA (Issue 18) may be just what you’re looking for. It’s a refreshingly simple savings account, which combines the tax advantages of an ISA with great rates and efficient service from Leeds Building Society.

What’s more you can easily transfer your existing ISA funds to secure this great interest rate.

Keyfacts
The Financial Services Authority is the independent financial services regulator. It requires us, Leeds Building Society, to give you this important information to help you to decide whether our 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA (Issue 18) is right for you. You should read this document carefully so that you understand what you are buying, then keep it safe for future reference.

Summary Box
Key Product Information for our Savings Account(s)
Account Name 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA (Issue 18)
Interest Rates (AERs) See the "How much interest will I earn?" table below.
Tax Status This is a tax-free account so interest payable is exempt from income tax.
Conditions for bonus payment There is no bonus available on this account.
Withdrawal arrangements Withdrawals/transfers can be made of up to 25% of your capital investment without notice or loss of interest prior to maturity (31 May 2015). If you exceed this limit, the account will be subject to 180 days loss of interest or an equivalent amount on the amount withdrawn/transferred.
Access Account can be opened through any of our branches, via our website or by post, and can be operated through any of our branches or by post.

How much interest will I earn?

Investment Annual Interest
% Tax-free§ p.a./AER† (Fixed)
£1+ 4.60

Rates correct as at 12 March 2010

Other Product Features:

Minimum and maximum investment and operating balance:

The minimum investment is £1. The maximum investment is £3,600 in 2009/10 tax year plus previous years’ subscriptions, whether held with the Society or another ISA provider. For eligible investors born on or before 5 April 1960, the maximum investment is £5,100 in the 2009/10 tax year. From 6 April 2010, you can invest up to £5,100 in the 2010/11 tax year whilst the issue remains open for further investment.

When is interest paid?

Interest is paid annually on 5 April (commencing 5 April 2010) and on maturity (31 May 2015).

How is interest paid?

Annual interest can either be credited to the account or transferred either to another building society/bank account or to another account held with the Society. Where annual interest is credited to the account then all interest earned can be withdrawn between 6 and 30 April each year without notice or loss of interest.

Transfers in

To transfer all or part of your existing ISA from another ISA provider, simply complete the ISA Transfer Request Form in addition to the ISA Application Form and we'll do the rest.**

Transfers out

You can make transfers of up to 25% of your capital investment without notice or loss of interest prior to maturity (31 May 2015). If you exceed this limit, the account will be subject to 180 days loss of interest or an equivalent amount on the amount withdrawn.

What happens to my investment at maturity?

The 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA (Issue 18) will mature on 31 May 2015. At the end of the fixed term, subject to Government legislation, your account will remain an ISA. On the day after maturity (1 June 2015), the Society will transfer your investment(including interest) to a maturity ISA product. Full details, including terms and conditions, will be provided before maturity.

Accounts cease to be a cash ISA if ISA Regulations are not satisfied.

§ Tax-free means that interest payable is exempt from income tax. † AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

Please note: the tax treatment of ISAs may change. This is a cash ISA. You may only subscribe to (invest in) one cash ISA in each tax year (although in any such year you may also subscribe to a stocks and shares ISA, subject to the overall ISA subscription limits). By opening a cash ISA you will be limiting the amount you can subscribe to a stocks and shares ISA. For further information about ISAs (including subscription limits) please refer to the Society’s leaflet ‘Easy Step Guide to Tax-free Savings’.

Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies' Association. The Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Payments under the Scheme are limited to a maximum of £50,000 or €50,000 (whichever figure is higher on the day of default) of an investor's total shares and/or deposits in a society. Most investors are covered, including individuals and small firms. A small number of categories of shares and deposits are not covered, for example deferred shares - permanent interest bearing shares. Although most shares and deposits are denominated in sterling, all other currencies are covered. Further details are available on request from the Society.

The Society is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service. We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversation with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including staff training). The Society's main business is the provision of savings products, mortgages and general insurance. The Society offers some investment products that may be operated through branches and by post and certain products which can be operated by post only.

Leeds Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our registration number is 164992. You can check this on the FSA register by visiting the FSA website at www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.

Other taxes or costs may exist that are not paid by Leeds Building Society.

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