OPTIMISA TRANSFER

If you already have a Cash ISA with another provider, you can easily transfer to the Vernon and receive a gross rate of interest of up to 2.00% AER.

The Financial Services Authority is the independent financial services regulator. It requires us, Vernon Building Society, to give you this important information to help you decide whether our Cash ISAs are right for you. You should read this document carefully so that you understand what you are buying, and then keep it safe for future reference.

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Account name OptimISA 
Interest rates (AERs)

 

GrossNetAER
£10 - £24,9991.75%1.75%1.75%
£25,000 - £39,9992.00%2.00%2.00%
£40,000 +2.25%2.25%2.25%

The interest rate is variable. It is calculated on a daily basis and is added to your account annually on the 31st March.

Tax status  Tax exempt
Conditions for bonus payment  Not applicable
Withdrawal arrangements Withdrawals require 30 days’ notice to be given. Access with no notice is available with the loss of 30 days’ interest on the amount withdrawn. The minimum withdrawal amount is £100.
Access Post / branch
Minimum/ maximum limits Minimum: £10

Maximum: No maximum limit for Cash ISA transfers in, however there is a maximum of £5,100 for any new Cash ISA investment in any one tax year

For further information on the day to day running of the account click here

How do I transfer my Cash ISA to the Vernon? 

It's easy to transfer your current year ISA subscriptions in whole and/or your previous years' investments in whole or part at any time. You simply need to complete our Cash ISA transfer form and we'll contact your current provider. This form authorises your current provider to release the funds, which they must do within 30 days of receipt of the request unless you exercise your right to serve the full notice period on your existing Cash ISA.

Important Information when transferring your ISA
  • If you are transferring funds from multiple ISA's with other providers, you will need to print off multiple ISA transfer forms.
  • Please note that the current ISA rules do not allow funds invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA to be transferred to a Cash ISA.
  • The existing provider has 30 days to transfer the ISA funds. If you wish to transfer an existing ISA balance to the Vernon, please be aware that although we do not charge for this, your existing ISA provider may do so.
  • If you are transferring an ISA set up in a previous tax year you can transfer the whole ISA balance, including interest accrued, or just part of the ISA balance.
    OR
  • If you are transferring an ISA where subscriptions have been made in the current tax year, you must transfer the whole current year's subscriptions.

 How To Apply

Opening an account with the Vernon could not be easier – simply read through our Terms & Conditions, complete an application form and take or post it to your nearest branch along with your ISA transfer form and identification documentation. Click here for details of our identification requirements.

Please note that as a Society which aims to deliver products and services to local people we only accept applications from investors who live within a 25 mile radius of Stockport.  

The Vernon building society has a quality of service long lost in most banking organisations.
Mr M, Cheshire