National Savings and Investments

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 1 August 2003 the variable tax-free rate of interest payable on Individual Savings Accounts (cash mini and TESSA-only) will be 3.45% pa.

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS—NEW GENERAL EXTENSION RATE

On and from 1 August 2003 the variable tax-free rate of interest payable on National Savings Certificates (including Yearly Plan Certificates) earning the General Extension Rate will be 1.05% pa.

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 7 August 2003 the variable gross rates of interest payable on Investment Accounts will be as follows:

Balance in Account	Rate of Interest
up to £499.99	2.00% pa
£500 to £4,999.99	2.05% pa
£5,000 to £9,999.99	2.15% pa
£10,000 to £24,999.99	2.35% pa
£25,000 to £49,999.99	2.55% pa
£50,000 and above	2.90% pa

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS TREASURER’S ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 7 August 2003 the variable gross rates of interest payable on Treasurer’s Accounts will be as follows:

£10,000 to £24,999.99	2.35% pa
£25,000 to £99,999.99	2.55% pa
£100,000 and above	2.90% pa

NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS INCOME BONDS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 4 September 2003 the variable “Treasury Rate” of interest payable on Income Bonds will be 2.95% pa gross. The bonus rate for bonds held under the same register number with a total capital value of at least £25,000 will be 0.25% pa gross.

PREMIUM SAVINGS BONDS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATE AND CHANGE TO SCALE OF PRIZES

On and from 1 November 2003 the rate of interest specified for determining the amount of the prize fund will be 2.15% pa. In respect of each prize draw there will be one prize for every 30,000 bond units eligible for inclusion in the draw. The monthly prize fund will be shared between the higher, medium and lower bands as follows: 4%, 3% and 93% respectively (subject to any adjustments required by the terms and conditions). Issued by National Savings and Investments on behalf of the Treasury