Barclays Premier Life Account (£25)

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Barclays Premier Life Account (£25) Features & Benefits

Representative ExampleUp to £1,000, 0% interest per annum (variable). £1,001-£5,000 14.9% interest per annum (variable). Subject to status and application.
Account Typepackaged 
Monthly Charge£25The monthly account charge is £25.00. Customers may open up a Premier Life Account and pay £17.50 per month if they meet the Premier eligibility criteria. The customer must have a minimum income of £75,000 per annum paid into a Barclays current account or £50,000 saved or invested through Barclays. Customers who fail to meet this criteria may open a Premier Life Account subject to £25 monthly charge.
Minimum Monthly Credit£0There is no minimum monthly credit required.
Interest Free Overdraft Limit£1,000An interest free overdraft facility of £1,000 is available.Representative Example: Up to £1,000, 0% interest per annum (variable).£1,001-£5,000, 14.9% interest per annum (variable).Subject to status and application so the amount offered may well be different to that shown on the example. Repayable on demand.
Standard Overdraft Rate14.9%The authorised overdraft rate is 14.9% interest per annum (variable) Representative Example: Up to £1,000, 0% interest per annum (variable).£1,001-£5,000, 14.9% interest per annum (variable).Subject to status and application so the amount offered may well be different to that shown on the example. Repayable on demand.
Headline Interest Rate0%The headline interest rate is 0% AER.
Reward Payment£0No reward payment payable.
Minimum Investment£0There is no minimum investment required to open this account, however interest is earned from £1.
Internet BankingyesFree internet banking is available. As a Premier client the customer can order duplicate statements, change their statement frequency, request a certificate of balance, request a certificate of deduction of income tax, request a certificate of loan interest, re-order a Connect card on-line without being registered for internet banking. Once registered the customer can also pay bills, apply to increase their overdraft (overdraft increases are subject to status) and view their accounts on-line. Requests received before 3pm Monday-Friday will be carried out the same day.
Branch BankingyesThis account can be operated through a branch.
Telephone Bankingyes 
Account Promotionsyes 
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