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Satellite technology brings free cash to rural locations

SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY BRINGS FREE CASH TO RURAL LOCATIONS Satellite technology is enabling The Co-operative Bank to provide a free "hole in the wall" service to communities that are otherwise poorly served by the cash machine network. The Bank is in the final stages of installing LINK automatic teller machines (ATMs) at 750 Co-op convenience stores throughout the country. They are available to customers of all banks and building societies, and the Bank will not charge anyone for using them. By harnessing the latest technology, The Co-operative Bank has been able to bring free cash to the

TEN YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE FROM THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK

TEN YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE FROM THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK The Co-operative Bank today (18 March) launched a 'best buy' ten year fixed rate mortgage, with an interest rate of 5.69 per cent until 30 April 2012. It offers borrowers flexibility in repayments, plus ecologically friendly features. The fixed rate mortgage is available for house purchase and for re- mortgaging, with a maximum advance of 95 per cent of the property value. For re-mortgages, the Bank will pay legal and valuation fees. Interest on the mortgage is calculated on a daily basis, rather than by the traditional annual method.

Hit the road with a new Co-Operative Bank car loan

HIT THE ROAD WITH A NEW CO-OPERATIVE BANK CAR LOAN The Co-operative Bank today (14 February) launched a new car loan in time for the introduction of the new registration vehicles on 1 March. The rates on the car loan start from as little as 8.9 per cent APR. The new car loan package includes a range of motoring related benefits for car buyers, and also extra lifestyle benefits. Customers will gain benefits at three key stages of car ownership - buying the car, keeping it on the road and enjoying it once they have bought it. The Bank has linked up with Green Flag to produce a free car buyer'

Green fixed rate mortgage from the Co-Operative Bank

GREEN FIXED RATE MORTGAGE FROM THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK The Co-operative Bank today (12 February) launched a fixed rate mortgage, with an interest rate fixed at 5.39 per cent until 30 April 2005. It offers borrowers flexibility in repayments, plus ecologically friendly features. The fixed rate mortgage is available for house purchase and for re- mortgaging, with a maximum advance of 95 per cent of the property value. For re-mortgages, the Bank will pay legal and valuation fees. Interest on the mortgage is calculated on a daily basis, rather than by the traditional annual method. The new

smile targets traditional banks and not on-line rivals

smile TARGETS TRADITIONAL BANKS AND NOT ON-LINE RIVALS smile, the Internet bank, which has this week increased the rate paid on its current account, is targeting traditional high street banks and not other on-line rivals. On Monday 4 February smile increased the rate paid on its current account from 2.78 per cent AER to 3.04 per cent gross AER. Borrowing rates for smile's 400,000 account holders remained unchanged. smile Chief Executive Bob Head said: "One of our rivals has criticised us for not paying rates above base rate on our current account but that would be unscrupulous because those

The Co-Operative Bank increases affinity with RSPB

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK INCREASES AFFINITY WITH RSPB The Co-operative Bank today (5 February) launched two new 'best buy' platinum RSPB credit cards that will raise funds for wetlands in danger. New RSPB platinum credit cardholders will be given the choice of two repayment periods and interest rates. They can choose a card with a rate of 9.8 per cent APR, fixed until 30 April 2007 with a up to 46 days interest free credit, or a card which offers zero per cent per annum on balance transfers, fixed until 30 June 2002, with 59 days interest free credit. The rate then reverts to 13.9 per cent per

Smile increases current account interest rates

SMILE INCREASES CURRENT ACCOUNT INTEREST RATES smile, the Internet bank, intensified the current account battle raging amongst Britain's banks today (31 January) when it announced it was increasing the interest paid on its on-line cheque book account. From 4 February, 2002 the interest rates paid on the smile current account will increase from 2.78 per cent gross AER to 3.04 per cent gross AER. Borrowing rates for smile credit cards, personal loans and overdrafts remain unchanged. The smile current account, which has been one of the best on the market, since smile was launched in October

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK OFFERS FIRST RISK FREE FTSE4GOOD BOND

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK OFFERS FIRST RISK FREE FTSE4GOOD BOND The Co-operative Bank, noted for its ethical approach to business, today (28 January) launched the first deposit Bond to offer the opportunity of investing in the most socially responsible of the UK's leading companies, without the risk of capital losses normally associated with the stock market. Holders of the Co-operative Bank Guaranteed Stockmarket Bond will be able to invest between £3,000 and £500,000 with the Bank for five years, with the prospect of potentially significant growth, safe in the knowledge that they will not

The Co-Operative Bank helps with home improvements

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK HELPS WITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS With the holiday industry slowing down many people over the coming months will turn to more pressing matters on the home front - house improvements. The Co-operative Bank's new personal loan offering has rates from as little as 8.4 per cent APR. The loan could be used to fund a new kitchen, bathroom, new conservatory, or to landscape the garden. A Co-operative Bank Personal Loan can also be used for any other purpose, maybe buying a new car, to pay for a holiday or just to consolidate existing debt on more expensive loans or credit cards.

RSPB CARD HELPS THE BITTERN SURVIVE IN BRITAIN

RSPB CARD HELPS THE BITTERN SURVIVE IN BRITAIN Credit cardholders heartened by the news that the Bittern, one of Britain's rarest birds, has been spotted four miles from central London, can directly help the endangered species by taking out an RSPB credit card. Since 1997 The Co-operative Bank has been working with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) as species champion for the bittern, which has a population of just 13 territorial males in the UK. All proceeds from the RSPB credit card go to the charity's Wetlands in Danger project The RSPB receives £18 for each of its

SMILE GUARANTEES ITS ISA RATE FOR 2002

SMILE GUARANTEES ITS ISA RATE FOR 2002 smile the Internet bank today (10 January) reduced the interest paid on its mini cash ISA to 4.25 per cent from 10 January but has guaranteed that smile current account holders will receive a rate not lower than base rate for the whole of 2002. Since its launch more than two years ago smile has consistently paid competitive rates on its mini cash ISA. The on-line bank believes that for many people an ISA is the ideal account with which to try Internet banking. "We know many accountholders want to dip their toe in the water before fully committing

New year will be greener than ever says Co-Operative Bank

NEW YEAR WILL BE GREENER THAN EVER SAYS CO-OPERATIVE BANK 2002 promises to be greener than ever as more and more consumers opt to wear their hearts on their sleeves. The Co-operative Bank believes the trend towards buying ethical products and services will continue to increase despite the possibilities of an economic downturn. According to the Ethical Purchasing Index (EPI) published by The Co- operative Bank spending on green products and services increased by a massive 18 per cent last year. The Index, designed to act as an ethical spending barometer, reveals that the growth in ethical

The Co-Operative Bank helps cure that financial new year hangover

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK HELPS CURE THAT FINANCIAL NEW YEAR HANGOVER Once Christmas and New Year are over, many people will not only find themselves nursing a hangover brought on by the festivities, but they will also be struggling to cope with the financial headache brought on by the cost of Christmas and the accompanying celebrations. The Co-operative Bank has produced a booklet for its customers entitled "A survival guide to handling your debts" which gives practical advice on how people can manage their finances. The guide gives advice on how customers can keep on top of their finances by

Two million Co-Operative Bank customers polled on ethics

TWO MILLION CO-OPERATIVE BANK CUSTOMERS POLLED ON ETHICS Rather than receiving details of the latest loan promotion or credit card deal, with their monthly statement, Co-operative Bank customers, will from today (3 December) find a questionnaire inviting them to join a great debate on topical issues such as genetic engineering, animal welfare and child labour. The Bank is embarking on the biggest ever ethical consultation exercise to discover what its two million plus customers think about the various ethical issues facing society at the beginning of the 21st Century. The Co-operative Bank,

Co-Operative Bank index shows green spending up 18 per cent

CO-OPERATIVE BANK INDEX SHOWS GREEN SPENDING UP 18 PER CENT Spending on green products and services increased by a massive 18 per cent last year according to The Co-operative Bank which today (19 November) published the first ever Ethical Purchasing Index (EPI) The Co-operative Bank EPI 2001 designed to act as an ethical spending thermometer, reveals that the growth in ethical purchases last year was six times greater than the increase in the market as a whole. Focussing on seven key sectors from food to transport, the EPI research shows that ethical spending was worth £5.7 billion in 2000

Bank chief praises rivals for making it easier to swap accounts

BANK CHIEF PRAISES RIVALS FOR MAKING IT EASIER TO SWAP ACCOUNTS A bank chief has praised his rivals for making it easier for customers to swap bank accounts. Bob Head Chief Executive of smile says it has never been easier or quicker to change bank accounts and the credit should go to the big banks for doing it and particularly journalists and consumer organisations who have chased them. "The average time a bank takes has now halved. The new automated system which will be launched next week, will make it easier and faster. "smile is in an ideal position to monitor the improvement because

The Co-Operative Bank launches zero rate credit card

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LAUNCHES ZERO RATE CREDIT CARD The Co-operative Bank today (12 November) gave consumers an early Christmas present when it launched a platinum credit card, which offers an initial interest free period, both for balances transferred and for purchases. The VISA Advantage Platinum card will have a zero per cent interest rate on all balances transferred and purchases made until 31 May 2002. After that, the interest rate will be a still competitive 13.9 per cent APR (variable), with no annual fee and up to 59 days' free credit. The minimum monthly repayment is two per cent

Co-Operative Bank and EIB give £25 million boost to smes

CO-OPERATIVE BANK AND EIB GIVE £25 MILLION BOOST TO SMEs Small and medium sized businesses got a £25m (EURO40 million) boost today (9 November) when The Co-operative Bank and the European Investment Bank concluded a global loan arrangement. The finance will be used to by The Co-operative Bank to support investments by SME's in industry, rural and urban tourism schemes and services, mainly in assisted areas of the UK. This is the first global loan the EIB, the European Union's long-term financing institution, has concluded with The Co-operative Bank. EIB Vice President Peter Sedgwick said: "

The Co-Operative bank launches five year capped rate flexible mortgage

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LAUNCHES FIVE YEAR CAPPED RATE FLEXIBLE MORTGAGE The Co-operative Bank today (1 November) launched a five-year, capped rate, flexible mortgage. Borrowers will pay the Bank's standard rate of interest, which is currently 5.39 per cent, but with a guarantee that until 31 January 2007 it will not exceed 5.74 per cent, regardless of any increases in interest rates during that time. From 31 January 2007, there will be no penalty for early redemption. The capped rate mortgage is available to both customers and non- customers of the Bank, and for house purchase or re-

Internet Banking will be the norm for millions say smile Chief

INTERNET BANKING WILL BE THE NORM FOR MILLIONS SAY SMILE CHIEF Internet banking is set to become the norm for millions of account holders in the next few years. That is the view of Bob Head, Chief Executive of smile, which is celebrating its second birthday today (29 October). smile was the UK's first full service Internet bank when it was launched in 1999. Since then it has attracted more than 400,000 account holders. It is the only on-line bank in the world to have been awarded the British Standard BS7799 for Internet security management. Mr Head said: "The hype and the reality of the

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