Hi Kittycatx,

OK, understandable. Copied below is some information I received yesterday. Interest rates are very competitive and generally the Bank is OK. It is your worth to investigate more.

Best wishes,

CS

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With effect from the 22nd of April 2008, we are increasing the interest rates on the HiSAVE Term Deposits.

HiSAVE Term Deposits opened on or after the 22nd of April 2008, will have the following rates:

HiSAVE Term DepositCurrent interest rateNew interest rate1 year term deposit6.65% AER / Gross7.00% AER / Gross6 month term deposit6.50% AER / 6.40% Gross 6.70% AER / 6.59% Gross