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Withdrawal rules on notice accounts

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edited 19 December 2025 at 2:23PM in Savings & investments
I have a 95 day notice account that I planned to empty, so I calculated the interest into the future and scheduled the withdrawals but didn't factor in rate cuts so the final withdrawal will be short.

if I make a deposit prior to the final withdrawal, will it allow the withdraw or does the deposit need to remain in their account for 95 days?


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  • eskbanker
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    Sounds like it would be worth contacting the provider to ascertain (a) how they deal with insufficient funds to satisfy withdrawal requests and (b) if there's anything the account-holder can or should do in such scenarios?
  • DRS1
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    Can't you just close the account?  Then they can work out your closing interest without you having to estimate it.

    Also don't they need to give you notice of rate reductions?  More than 95 days notice?
  • Barkin
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    I have a 95 day notice account that I planned to empty, so I calculated the interest into the future and scheduled the withdrawals but didn't factor in rate cuts so the final withdrawal will be short.

    if I make a deposit prior to the final withdrawal, will it allow the withdraw or does the deposit need to remain in their account for 95 days?


    Can you cancel the withdrawal/s?  All of the notice accounts that I've had allow this, up to e.g. 8pm on the day before the notice period ends.

    Then you could simply close the account, and wait the notice period for the correct interest to be added and paid out.

    I'm somewhat puzzled at the concept of making additional deposits into an account that you're planning to empty. As long as the account is still open, any new deposits will be subject to the notice period of the account.
  • 35har1old
    35har1old Posts: 2,249 Forumite
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    I have a 95 day notice account that I planned to empty, so I calculated the interest into the future and scheduled the withdrawals but didn't factor in rate cuts so the final withdrawal will be short.

    if I make a deposit prior to the final withdrawal, will it allow the withdraw or does the deposit need to remain in their account for 95 days?


    Why did you put a figure on the withdrawal?
    Should have just given notice of closure didn't think you could request amount of withdrawal greater than amount currently showing as available Did you receive confirmation of your request?
  • allegro120
    allegro120 Posts: 2,514 Forumite
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    I have a 95 day notice account that I planned to empty, so I calculated the interest into the future and scheduled the withdrawals but didn't factor in rate cuts so the final withdrawal will be short.

    if I make a deposit prior to the final withdrawal, will it allow the withdraw or does the deposit need to remain in their account for 95 days?


    It would be easier to answer if you have specified the account.  Normally a deposit you make after submitting your withdrawal instruction wouldn't affect the withdrawal. Your new deposit will have to stay there for at least 95 days.
  • 1spiral
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    I think the OP is stating they have already scheduled the withdrawal for an amount that is greater than their balance. If that is the case it would be highly unusual and I for one would be interested to know which provider allows this.
  • 1spiral said:
    I think the OP is stating they have already scheduled the withdrawal for an amount that is greater than their balance. If that is the case it would be highly unusual and I for one would be interested to know which provider allows this.
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