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Limited Access Saver (Issue 2)

Enjoy access to your savings should you need it. You'll get a lower interest rate if you take your money out more than six times each account year.

At a glance

  • You’ll get a variable interest rate of 2.00% gross p.a./AER. Your interest rate will go down to 1.40% gross p.a./AER if you take money out seven or more times per year. At the start of the next account year, the account will go back to the higher variable interest rate available at that time.
  • You can start saving with as little as £1.
  • Choose whether you’d like your interest to be paid yearly or monthly.

Ready to apply?

Before you get started, please make sure you've read the summary box and terms & conditions below.

How to apply

Apply in branch

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Having easy access to your money

Whether you are opening a savings account for the very first time or you are an experienced saver, there are times when you may need to dip into your savings. If this is the case, then an easy access savings account could be ideal for you.

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Keeping your money safe

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Your eligible deposits with West Bromwich Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme. Any deposits you hold above the £85,000 limit are not covered.

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Things to note

  • You can save up to £1,000,000.
  • You can register for our savings portal and view your account online.
  • When you open an account, we may need to confirm your identity. For full details please refer to the Important information on identification leaflet.
  • All rates quoted are correct as at 03/02/2026.
2.00% Gross p.a./AER Variable
Interest Tier Annual
£1 - £1,000,000 AER 2.00% Gross 2.00%
If seven or more withdrawals are made AER 1.40% Gross 1.40%
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Summary box

Account name

Limited Access Saver (Issue 2)

What is the interest rate?

Interest Tier Annual Monthly
AER Gross AER Gross
Interest is variable and paid yearly or monthly. We can add it to your account or pay it into another account.

If paid yearly, it’ll be paid on:

  • 31 March and you’ll be able to access it from the next working day (this includes Saturdays).

If paid monthly, it’ll be paid on:

  • First working day of the month if paid to another West Brom account.
  • Last working day of the month if paid into an account with another bank or building society.
£1 - £1,000,000 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 1.98%
If seven or more withdrawals are made 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.39%

Can the West Brom change the interest rate?

Yes. The interest rate is variable, so it can go up or down at any time.

If the interest rate on your account goes down, and the balance in your account is £100 or more, we’ll write to you to let you know.

For details about why we may change the interest rate, as well as how and when we’ll let you know, please refer to sections 5d) and 5e) of our General Terms and Conditions (which are available in our branches and on our website).

All our savings interest rates are available to view in our branches and online.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

Deposit amount

Estimated value after 12 months

£1,000

£1,020.00


This example shows what your balance would be after 12 months:

  • If you make the deposit on the day you open the account.
  • If you didn’t take any more money out or pay any more in.
  • The interest rate stayed the same.

Deposit amount

Estimated value after 12 months

£1,000

£840.53


This example shows what your balance would be after 12 months:

  • If you make the deposit on the day you open the account.
  • If you make seven following withdrawals of £25.
  • If you didn't pay more money in.
  • The interest rate stayed the same.

These examples are provided to help you compare savings accounts and doesn't take into account your own circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

Opening your account

You can only open this account in branch.

Managing your account

  • You’ll manage your account in the same way that you opened it. For example, if you opened it in branch, you'll manage this account in any of our branches. You can also register to view your account on our savings portal at www.westbrom.co.uk/savingsportal

How to put money into your account

  • The least you can open your account with is £1.
  • You can pay in any amount up to £1,000,000.
  • No matter how you choose to manage your account, you can make electronic payments or set up a standing order from another bank or building society account. Our sort code is 40-64-36. You should use this with your 8 digit account number.
  • You can pay money in by cash or cheque in one of our branches.

Can I withdraw money?

  • Yes. You’ll be able to take out your money at any time. This includes taking out any interest earned if you choose to have it added to the account. Any more than six times and you’ll get a lower rate for the rest of the account year. At the start of the next account year you’ll go back to the higher variable rate available at that time. You’ll then be able to make six withdrawals without getting a lower rate of interest. The account year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
  • If you set up your account for the interest to be automatically paid to another West Brom account, or to an account held with another bank/building society, this does not count as a withdrawal from your Limited Access Saver (Issue 2) account.

Additional information

Don’t worry if you change your mind after you’ve opened your account. If you tell us within 14 calendar days, we’ll give your money back with interest straight away.

  • We pay your interest gross. This means tax is not taken off.
  • Please read the Specific Terms and Conditions for this account and our General Terms and Conditions.

Did you know?

Gross interest – is the rate of interest payable before the deduction of tax. 

AER – stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year. All rates quoted are correct as at 15/09/2025.

Identification – when you open an account with the West Brom we may need to confirm your identity. For full details on why this is required and the types of identification accepted please refer to the Society’s ‘Important information on identification’ leaflet.

Personal Savings Allowance – the Personal Savings Allowance was introduced on 6 April 2016 and means that the first £1,000 of overall savings interest for basic rate taxpayers and the first £500 for higher rate taxpayers are free from income tax. (There is no allowance for additional rate taxpayers.) From this date, we stopped deducting any tax from the interest paid to you (ISAs are tax-free). You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). For further information about the Personal Savings Allowance, please contact your local HMRC office.

Protection for savers – your eligible deposits with the West Brom are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits held above the limit are unlikely to be covered. You can visit www.fscs.org.uk for more information.

How to apply

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