Bond interest if you die?

I have a 2 year fixed rate bond with Santander.

If I were to die 6 months in to it and the executor then closed it down would interest be paid for the time I was alive and held the bond?

Thank you.

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  • Wicked_Lady
    Wicked_Lady Posts: 630 Forumite
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    I think you would need to check the terms and conditions of the Bond if this is a concern.
  • metrobus
    metrobus Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    I have gone through the T&Cs and all it states is that the executor can either close the bond or let it run to maturity.
    Nothing at all about any interest payment.
  • Keep_pedalling
    Keep_pedalling Posts: 16,618 Forumite
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    I just closed down my recently deceased mothers bonds. Interest was being paid monthly on those, and they paid a whole 57 pence interest for the final part of the month she was alive.

    Most bonds will pay interest if closed early because of the death of the holder. I was also given the option of closing the bonds at maturity, but that would just delay the winding up of her small estate.
  • metrobus
    metrobus Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    Thanks that’s the answer I needed.
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