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Fixed Rate Business Bond until 16 November 2027

Secure a guaranteed rate until 16 November 2027

This Fixed Rate Business Bond is a business savings account offering a fixed rate of 4.41% Gross/AER until 16 November 2027. Eligible UK businesses can save a lump sum of between £1,000 and £500,000. Once the account is funded with an opening deposit, no further deposits or withdrawals are available until 17 November 2027.


Rate 4.41% Gross /AER
Access No Not until the end of term
Interest Annually
Minimum Investment £1,000
FSCS protected Savings are protected by FSCS

Independently reviewed by Smart money people

This business bond is good for you if

  • You’re an eligible UK registered Private Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership, or Unincorporated Association (excluding Clubs, Societies and Trusts) with a lump sum of £1,000 or more to save
  • You want to lock away your business savings until 16 November 2027 in return for a fixed rate of interest
  • You don’t need access to your money during the term You don’t need to add further funds after you’ve made your opening deposit

Consider something else if

  • You have less than £1,000 to save
  • You may need access to your business savings before 17 November 2027
  • You want to make additional deposits after opening the account You’re looking for a personal savings account rather than a business savings account

About this account

Account name: Fixed Rate Business Bond until 16 November 2027

What is the interest rate?

The interest rate is fixed at 4.41% gross*/AER** until 16 November 2027.

At the end of the fixed rate term, your account will automatically become an Easy Access Business Deposit account or the nearest equivalent available at that time. You can find the current rate payable on this account by visiting our Interest Rate History page (hrbs.co.uk/interest-rate-history/)

Interest Rate Minimum Balance Gross* AER**
Annual £1,000 4.41% 4.41%

Interest will be paid on 1 December each year.

Can Hinckley & Rugby Building Society change the interest rate?

The interest rate is fixed and cannot be changed during the fixed rate term.

What would the estimated balance be at the end of the term based on a £1,000 deposit?

Based on a deposit of £1,000.00 with interest added annually, the estimated balance would be £1,047.94 at expiry of the fixed rate term.

These figures are provided for illustrative purposes only and assume that the account is opened on 16 October 2026. They do not take into account your individual circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

Available to UK registered Private Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations (excluding Clubs, Societies and Trusts).

This account can be opened by post or at any of our branches and agencies. Simply complete the application form and take it with your opening deposit* and ID documents, or post them to us at the address in this brochure.

At least one director must be a signatory, with a maximum of four signatories to the account. For partnerships, all partners must be signatories to the account.

*The minimum deposit required to open and maintain this account is £1,000 and the maximum balance is £500,000. The opening deposit must be by a cheque drawn on the company’s nominated bank account and payable to your company name, or by electronic funds transfer from the company’s nominated bank account. It must be credited to the account within 5 business days of the account being opened, or the application process will need to be restarted. Cash deposits are not allowed to be paid into the account.

After making your opening deposit, you cannot add more money to this account.

You can manage your account at any of our branches or agencies, by phone, or by post. You can also view your account online: on our app or by using H&R Online on our website (after registering for the service).

Can I withdraw money?

No, you cannot make any withdrawals until the end of the fixed rate term.

At the end of the fixed-rate term, your account will automatically become an Easy Access Business Deposit account. Then, further deposits and withdrawals can be made without notice or penalty.

Additional information

We will write to you before the end of the one year term to advise you that your account is about to mature. Unless we receive alternative instructions from you, on 17 November 2027 your Fixed Rate Business Bond will automatically revert to an Easy Access Business Deposit account.

* Gross rate – the annual rate of interest to be paid on a savings account without any deduction being made in respect of personal Income Tax liability.

** AER – stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added once a year.

Fixed Rate Business Bond until 16 November 2027

Fixed Rate Business Bond until 16 November 2027 FAQs

Who can open a Fixed Rate Business Bond?

This Fixed Rate Business Bond is available to UK-registered Private Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations, excluding Clubs, Societies and Trusts.

Can I withdraw money from this Business Bond?

No. You cannot make withdrawals from the account until 17 November 2027. On maturity, the account will automatically become an Easy Access Business Deposit account, at which time you can access your savings.

Can I add more money to my Fixed Rate Business Bond?

No. Once you have made your opening deposit, you cannot add any more money to the account during the fixed rate term.

What happens to my Fixed Rate Business Bond at the end of the term?

We will write to you before your account matures. Unless we receive alternative instructions, your Fixed Rate Business Bond will automatically become an Easy Access Business Deposit account on 17 November 2027.

What if my business needs access to its savings?

If you think your business may need access to its savings during the one-year term, a fixed rate business bond is not suitable.  You may want to consider one of our other Business Accounts instead.

Identification Requirements

Identification Requirements For This Fixed Rate Business Bond

We need to confirm the identity of the company and each signatory in order to protect you against fraud and to comply with legislation.

You are required to provide the following documentation to open a fixed rate business bond:

We need to confirm the identity of each authorised signatory operating the account.

  • We use an electronic verification system when opening an account. If this is successful, you will not need to do anything. However, in certain cases you will be asked to provide additional proof of identity (for example if you are not listed on the electoral roll or you have recently moved house).

If you are required to provide additional identification, you must supply two items acceptable to the Society to verify your name and address. The Society will be unable to open your account until we have completed identification procedures.

If you think you will need to provide identification, please visit Proving your identity or contact us on 0800 434 6343.

For Limited Companies

  • A Board Resolution on company headed paper authorising named signatories to open the account.
  • We will verify the identity of the company and directors with a Companies House search.

For Sole Traders

  • Bank statement in the business name or ‘trading as’ – dated within the last 3 months
  • Letterhead, invoice, or business card if available

For Partnerships

  • Partnership agreement or articles
  • Bank statement in the business name – dated within the last 3 months

For Unincorporated Associations

  • Memorandum of constitution or rules
  • Bank statement in the business name – dated within the last 3 months

We reserve the right to request further documentation during the life of the account should we require this to meet our legal obligations.

Applying for an account

Complete the form below to request an application form which you can download and print.

Savings Application Form – Deposit
e.g. Mr/Mrs/Ms
Name
Name
e.g. Joe
e.g. Smith
e.g. example@example.com
e.g. 07123456789
e.g. Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
Documentation and terms confirmation

Protecting your money

Your eligible deposits with Hinckley & Rugby Building Society are protected up to a total of £120,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any total deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.

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