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Bank Accounts Latest News Post Office extends savings account offer Post Office extends savings account offer
The Post Office has extended a savings account offer.
People searching for an attractive savings account may wish to explore the possibility of taking out a new bonds package on offer from one financier.The Post Office last week (September 2nd) revealed its decision to extend the period under which its Inflation Linked Bond can be signed up for until next Friday (September 16th), due to an extended period of high demand from consumers.
Under the terms of the product, individuals can benefit from a three-year term of 0.5 per cent above the retail prices index (RPI), while the five-year alternative is set at 1.5 per cent higher than the RPI measure.
This means the product could be ideal for anyone eager to protect their savings against inflation following the recession.
Richard Norman, director of savings and investments at the firm, said this is a good option for savers, as inflation looks set to rise in the coming months.
Recently, a report by Consumer Focus stated that all Britons should be able to manage their current account via the Post Office network.
By Kate Guthrie
Monday, 05 September 2011 00:00
Comments (2)
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Garlick 2011-09-26 11:13:19I would like a FAIR rate of interest on my savings but need to be able to get at my money locally to pay for everyday things.
Why are us "oldies" penalised when we are least mobile and hence vulnerable?
Regards, Guy. -
S.Marsh 2012-02-18 16:26:01Everything has to be done on line.the easy access account is going to be closed and it was so easy to go into the Post Office and deposit some money and then be able to withdraw it for Christmas shopping. The comment above is quite right.
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