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Important Information
Products offered by Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka are not authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Therefore rules made under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 for the protection of customers do not apply. Protection afforded by the UK regulatory system, including the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will not apply.
Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd only acts as an introducer to Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
Personal Savings Account
Make transfers/withdrawals whenever you like. Unlimited withdrawals allowed under this account and you are still entitled to an interest.
- No Monthly fee
- Accounts available in £ Sterling, US Dollars and Euros (Minimum opening balance of £ 100 or equivalent)
- Minimum balance of £ 100 or equivalent in other currencies required to earn interest
- Interest paid half yearly in June and December after deduction of income tax (currently at20%). If you are a UK resident and a non tax payer you can register to receive gross interest without deduction of income tax by completing HM Revenue and Customs form R85 or if you are a non UK resident HM Revenue and Customs form R105.
- Quarterly statements issued
- Instant access to your funds
- Withdrawals can be made in person or by transfer to other UK bank accounts.
- Regular payments can be made by standing orders
- Allows for inward BACS transfers and standing orders from UK accounts.
- Send and receive international transfers to and from anywhere in the world.
- Personalised service
Interest is calculated daily and credited to the account quarterly. The minimum balance to be maintained in the account to qualify for interest is £100.
Applicable present interest rates per annum
| Gross Rate | Net Rate | AER | |
| GBP | 0.25% | 0.20% | 0.25% |
| USD | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| EUR | 0.25% | 0.20% | 0.25% |
Documentary proof
We will require documentary evidence to confirm your identity and residential address.
Proofs of identity (Any of the following documents)
- Current full signed passport
- Current photocard driving licence
- Current national identity card
Proofs for residential address (Any of the following documents)
- Current photocard driving licence (if not taken as of your proof of identity)
- Recent (dated within six months) utility bill (Not including mobile telephone bill)
- Recent bank/building society statement or passbook
- Current Personal tax or council tax bill
- Current tenancy agreement with a commercial institution
For More Details
Contact:
Udeni Perera
0207 456 0481
Click here to email
Useful Downloads
- Application Form
- Fax Indemnity
- FSCS Information
- HM Revenue & Customs Form R85
- HM Revenue & Customs Form R105
- Terms & Conditions
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