Classic Account


Simple to use with no monthly fee when you stay in credit.
 

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Classic Account
Classic Account

Classic Account


Simple to use with no monthly fee when you stay in credit.
 

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Features and benefits

  • Earn interest – you could earn up to 3.00% AERAnnual Equivalent RateThis illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. This allows you to compare more easily what return you can expect over time. (2.96% grossGrossGross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HMRC. p.a.) variable interest on the part of your balance between £4,000 and £5,000 with our free Vantage add on. Interest is paid monthly. Lower balances will earn a lower rate. You'll need to meet some conditions to earn interest. Please read these carefully.
  • Up to 15% Cashback – with Everyday Offers when you pay by credit/debit card or Direct Debit with selected retailers. Merchant offers and cashback amounts vary.
  • Save the Change – round up your card payments to the nearest pound to save as you spend.
  • Mobile Banking app – highly secure and packed with features to make banking fast and convenient wherever you are.
  • Contactless payments - pay, tap & go with a Visa Debit Card up to £100. You can now use our mobile banking app to choose a contactless payment limit between £30 & £95. You can also add your card to Apple Pay and Google.

Our highly rated Mobile Banking app

Our banking app is secure and packed with great features to save you time.

  • Quick, secure login – with the option to use Touch ID or Face ID.
  • Fast, easy payments – pay people and bills on the go.
  • Freeze your card – control where your card is used, and add temporary freezes if you misplace it.
  • Update your contact details - change your address, phone number or email address any time in the app.
  • Account notifications - get alerts straight to your mobile device, including when money goes in or out of your account.

More about the Mobile Banking app

Add Vantage to this account at no extra cost

Vantage is our free add-on for current accounts.

  • You can earn credit interest on balances up to and including £5,000. You’ll need to meet some conditions to earn interest.
  • Exclusive access to our Advantage Saver and Smart Start spending and savings account for 11–15 year-olds, with no monthly fees or charges.
  • Take advantage of preferential travel money rates.

How to add Vantage

Simply select 'Yes' when you get to Add Vantage in your application. There's no charge in any month you don't meet the qualifying criteria to earn credit interest. Existing customers can add Vantage by logging into Internet Banking and selecting Upgrade.

Provide your ID online, it's easy

In order to get your account opened as quickly as possible, we may ask you to provide photographic proof of identity during your application. It's easy, just send us a photo of your ID, take some selfies and we'll then verify your identity.

Looking for an arranged overdraft?

An arranged overdraft can act as a short-term safety net – a helping hand to deal with the unexpected. You can use it to borrow money up to an agreed limit through your bank account. And you’ll only be charged for the amount you use.

All overdrafts are subject to our assessment of your circumstances and are repayable on demand.

  • Arranged overdraft

    An arranged overdraft can act as a short term safety net. You can use it to borrow money up to an agreed limit through your bank account.

    • You can apply to add an arranged overdraft to your account and you’ll only pay daily arranged overdraft interest if you use it.
    • If you use your arranged overdraft but pay it back before the end of the day, then you won’t pay any arranged overdraft interest for that day.

    Helpful tools - You can use our eligibility checker and cost calculator to check your eligibility and calculate the cost of an arranged overdraft.

    Applying for an arranged overdraft – When you have applied for this account, at the end of the application you can apply for an arranged overdraft which you can add right away. You can also apply for one later.

    Amending an arranged overdraft - You can reduce or remove your arranged overdraft at any time through Mobile Banking, Internet Banking or Telephone Banking or by visiting your branch. But you must repay anything you owe if you want to remove an arranged overdraft or anything over the new reduced limit you want. You can also apply to increase it. Using an arranged overdraft increases your overall borrowing and may affect your credit score.

    If you don't have enough money in your account or available arranged overdraft to make a payment, we may either let you borrow through an unarranged overdraft or refuse to make the payment. Missing payments and using an unarranged overdraft can damage your credit score, please get in touch with us as we may be able to help you.

    All overdrafts are subject to application and repayable on demand. You must be 18 or over to apply.

     

    Arranged overdraft details

    • £0 interest free amount
    • 39.9% EAR (variable) representative
    • Your interest rate will be based on how you manage any accounts you have with us and on the credit information we hold about you
    • No unarranged overdraft interest, fees or charges

    Representative Example

    A variable representative rate of 39.9% APR

    A variable annual interest rate of 39.9% EAREAR is the Equivalent Annual Rate. This is the annual interest rate of an overdraft. This means you are charged over the year based on how often and how much you are overdrawn by, and the effect of compounding it – charging interest on interest already charged. This interest rate does not include any other fees and charges.

    Based on Borrowing £1,200

    How much does my overdraft cost in pounds and pence?

    As an example, the interest cost of borrowing £500 is:

    £3.22 for 7 days

    £13.86 for 30 days

    £28.09 for 60 days

    How does our overdraft compare?

    You can use the representative APR to compare with other products or credit providers, this can help you make sure that you chose the right type of borrowing for you.

    Useful tools

    You can use our calculator to work out how much your anticipated arranged overdraft borrowing would cost over different periods of time.

     

    Cost Calculator

    You can use our eligibility tool to find out if you are eligible for an arranged overdraft.

     

     

    Eligibility Tool

    Find out more about arranged overdrafts

    If you already have a current account with us, you can apply for an arranged overdraft through Internet Banking or Mobile Banking. You can also apply to increase your existing arranged overdraft limit too.

    Apply for an arranged overdraft

Open a Classic Account today

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  • Earn variable credit interest on balances of £1 - £5,000 by adding Vantage.

    Vantage is free to add to your Classic Account. You could earn 1.50% AERAnnual Equivalent RateThis illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. This allows you to compare more easily what return you can expect over time. (1.49% gross p.a.) variable on balances between £1 and £3,999, and 3.00% AERAnnual Equivalent RateThis illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. This allows you to compare more easily what return you can expect over time. (2.96% gross p.a.) variable on balances between £4,000 and £5,000.

    You won’t earn interest on any balance over £5,000. Simply add it when you apply.

    To earn interest, each calendar month you need to pay at least £1,000 into your account, keep your balance above £0, and pay out at least two different Direct Debits.

    Interest is paid monthly. You’ll never be charged for having Vantage.

    Visit the Vantage page for more information.

  • Earn up to 15% cashback with Everyday Offers.

    To be eligible for Everyday Offers you need to be over 18, have a Bank of Scotland current account, a Bank of Scotland debit and/or credit card and be registered for Internet Banking. Once you’ve activated Everyday Offers, just activate each offer to earn cashback on your next purchase.

  • We have designed the Current Account Switch Service to let you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in a simple, reliable and stress-free way. It will only take seven working days. As your new current-account provider we offer the following guarantee.

    • The service is free to use and you can choose and agree your switch date with us.
    • We will take care of moving all your payments going out (for example, your Direct Debits and standing orders) and those coming in (for example, your salary).
    • If you have money in your old account, we will transfer it to your new account on your switch date.
    • We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
    • If there are any issues in making the switch, we will contact you before your switch date.
    • If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we will refund any interest (paid or lost) and charges made on either your old or new current accounts as a result of this failure.
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    For more information and FAQs, please read the Account Switching Guide (PDF, 2.33MB)

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  • More information about the Classic Account

AER is Annual Equivalent Rate - this illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. This allows individuals to compare more easily what return they can expect over time.

Gross rate means that no tax will be automatically deducted from interest on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HMRC.

Account opening is subject to our assessment of your circumstances and to you meeting all eligibility conditions. You need to be aged 18 years or over. Benefits also are subject to application and approval.

 

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