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Quick question about cahoot.

Hi i have a quick question about cahoot 5.20% account. if i pick paid interest annually  but close the account after 6 months do i get 5.20% or would it be 5.08% interest. is it just 5.20% if you keep the account for 1 year?

Account name/termMaturity dateTierIf interest is paid annuallyIf interest is paid monthly
cahoot Sunny Day Saver (Issue 1)/12 months1 Year/12 months after account opened£1-£3,0005.20% AER/gross (variable)5.08% gross (variable)
£3,000+No interest paid.

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  • masonic
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    You would get slightly more than 5.20% AER because the gross rate is set for annual compounding, whereas you'd get the closing interest early (and could earn 6 months interest on it elsewhere).
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