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Tax Free investments with the Scottish Bond

A tax-free investment in addition to your ISA allowance

The Scottish Bond is a with-profits plan that allows you to invest up to £25 per month tax-free with a friendly society like Scottish Friendly over a period of 10 years. The table below provides all the plan detail and things you should consider. For more information on Scottish Bond please visit the in detail tab.

Invest £15 to £25 a month tax-free over your ISA allowance.
i Your Scottish Bond i Things you should consider
  • Start a regular savings habit using your tax-free savings allowance. Invest £15 to £25 a month for 10 years.
  • All investments will pay out free of any taxes after 10 years.
  • Your plan invests in the Scottish Friendly With-Profits Fund which is managed across a range of assets such as the stockmarket, bonds, cash and property.
  • You get a guaranteed minimum cash sum after 10 years.
  • Your guaranteed minimum cash sum can grow through the addition of regular bonuses.
  • Your guaranteed minimum cash sum may be increased by a final bonus which is related to the investment performance of the Scottish Friendly With-Profits Fund.
  • No profits are paid to city shareholders meaning they can be reinvested for the benefit of Scottish Friendly customers.
  • A small amount of life cover is automatically included.
  • Tax-free means the fund your plan invests in grows free of income and capital gains tax (other than tax on dividends from UK shares).
  • Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and tax law may change in future.
  • If you cash in your plan before the end of 10 years, you could get back less than you have paid in. If you cash in within the first 2 years, you will get nothing back.
  • The amount of your guaranteed minimum cash sum depends on your age and how much you pay in. It will initially be less than your total investment over 10 years.
  • Future bonus levels depend on investment returns and expenses and how Scottish Friendly decides to distribute profits to customers. As such, they cannot be guaranteed.
  • The cost of life cover is included as a small part of the plan’s charges. The cost of life cover is higher for older ages.
  • To apply, you need to be a UK resident aged between 16 and 55.

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No advice has been provided by Scottish Friendly in relation to this plan. If you are in any doubt as to whether this plan is suitable for you, you should contact a financial adviser for advice. If you do not have a financial adviser, you can get details of local financial advisers by visiting www.unbiased.co.uk. Advisers may charge for providing such advice and should confirm any cost beforehand.

Taking out an investment plan with us is straightforward

Thank you for choosing to apply. All you have to do is follow three simple steps:

  1. Before you apply, please ensure that you have read and understood the information provided on the Scottish Bond.
  2. Then download and carefully read the Key Features and 'How we invest your money' guide.
  3. Finally complete the online application, specifying the date on which you wish payments to start and we'll begin processing your plan immediately.

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Before you continue, you should ensure you have read and understood the Key Features document. This is our standard client agreement upon which we intend to rely. For your own benefit and protection you should read these terms carefully. If you do not understand any point please ask for further information.

Call us on 0333 323 5433 if you have any further questions about this plan or how to apply for a Scottish Bond.

Lines are open 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Scottish Friendly may record and monitor calls.

Taking out an investment plan with us is straightforward

Thank you for choosing to apply. All you have to do is follow five simple steps:

  1. Before you apply, please ensure that you have read and understood the information provided on the Scottish Bond.
  2. Then download and carefully read the Key Features and 'How we invest your money' guide.
  3. Download the Scottish Bond application form.
  4. Print your completed application form, then sign and date it correctly.
  5. Finally, post your completed application form to:
    Scottish Friendly Assurance, Freepost, Glasgow, G2 4BR.

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Before you continue, you should ensure you have read and understood the Key Features document. This is our standard client agreement upon which we intend to rely. For your own benefit and protection you should read these terms carefully. If you do not understand any point please ask for further information.

Call us on 0333 323 5433 if you have any further questions about this plan or how to apply for a Scottish Bond.

Lines are open 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Scottish Friendly may record and monitor calls.

The Scottish Friendly Marketing Group is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, the financial regulator for the United Kingdom, and consists of the following companies: Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Limited: Life, Pensions, Savings and Investments. Member of ABI and AFM; Scottish Friendly Asset Managers Limited: OEIC Managers, ISA Managers. Registered in Scotland No. 187215; Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited. Registered in Scotland No. 113007; SFIS (Nominees) Limited. Registered in Scotland No 397351; Scottish Friendly Trustee Company Limited. Registered in Scotland No 312652. Head office: Scottish Friendly House, 16 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4HJ.