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Passbook Savings

Morning

I am curious to know if any banks / building societies still deal with passbook savings accounts..i.e lloyds bank, halifax etc

I know most of you won't recommend them as the interest is pretty darn low..

I only want some to put some money where saving for a holiday in short term ( saves it being around the house)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    Nationwide have some passbook accounts


    and I think the Leeds
  • veryintrigued
    veryintrigued Posts: 3,843 Forumite
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    I have a number of these but with smaller institutions:

    Notts BS
    Leeds BS
    Saffron BS
    Chorley BS
    Penrith BS
  • Westie983
    Westie983 Posts: 5,215 Forumite
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    most hugh street banks have pulled them but you may find building societies may still have them, I know that nationwide does, but due to the low interest and the restrictions about how you can use the accounts there maybe another option with a card based account and interest....
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  • etienneg
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    I'm interested as to why you would prefer a passbook account. Of course, the choice is up to you, but why not just open another current account, one that pays interest on small balances? It may not be much, but better than nothing! Also it will be easier to pay for your holiday when the time comes.
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