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Young Investor 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 4)

Leeds Building Society believes that young savers should be given the best start and with the Young Investor 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 4) we offer a straightforward investment with the security of a fixed rate.

You’ll earn a competitive rate of interest, fixed until maturity. You can invest any amount you like between £100 and £1,000,000.

Also, the account couldn’t be easier to run – you can simply operate it through your local branch or by post.

Please note: this fixed rate account is a limited issue and may be withdrawn without notice. Additional funds may be invested whilst the issue remains open for further investment.

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account(s)
Account Name Young Investor 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 4)
Interest Rates (AERs) 3.35% Gross§ p.a./AER† (Fixed)
Tax Status The gross rate(s) of interest shown will be payable net of the appropriate rate of income tax (which may be reclaimed by non-taxpayers) or, subject to the required certification, gross. The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each customer and may be subject to change in the future.
Conditions for bonus payment There is no bonus available on this account.
Withdrawal arrangements All Account holders - Access is limited to withdrawals of up to 25% of your capital investment without notice or loss of interest prior to maturity (28 February 2017) subject to the minimum balance of £100 being maintained. Closure of the account or further withdrawals are not permitted until the day after maturity (1 March 2017).
Account holders aged 12 to 17 - In addition to the withdrawal restrictions applicable to all account holders, one withdrawal a week of up to £250 may be made and must be signed for by the account holder, subject to the minimum operating balance of £100 being maintained. Withdrawals over £250 and additional withdrawals in a week must be signed for by both the account holder and the authorised signatory. Access is limited to withdrawals of up to 25% of your capital investment as detailed above.
Account holders under 12 - In addition to the withdrawal restrictions applicable to all account holders, all withdrawals must be signed for by the authorised signatory.

Once the account holder becomes 18 the authorised signatories will be removed.
Access Account can be opened and operated through any of our branches, or by post.

Rates correct as at 3 February 2012.

Other Product Features:

Minimum and maximum investment and operating balance:

The minimum investment and operating balance is £100 and the maximum investment and operating balance is £1,000,000.

When is interest paid?

Interest is paid annually on 28 February (commencing 28 February 2013) and on maturity (28 February 2017), provided any such account is in the name of the account holder.

How is interest paid?

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.

What happens to my investment at maturity?

The Young Investor 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 4) will mature at close of business on 28 February 2017. On the day after maturity (1 March 2017), the Society will transfer your investment (including interest) to a maturity account. Full details including terms and conditions will be provided before maturity.

§ Gross means the rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law. † AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

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, compensation may be available if the Society cannot meet its liabilities in respect of this product, please see the General Investment Terms and Conditions for full details.

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.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.

The Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our FSA registration number is 164992.

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