Save and organise securely with CAF Gold

Exclusively for charities and social purpose enterprises, CAF Gold is an instant access savings account that pays you interest.

It’s also a good way to keep funds separate – perhaps for a specific project, or to keep money aside for when you may need it.

You will need a CAF Cash Account in order to open a CAF Gold Account.

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Access your savings with ease 


Online banking

Purpose-built for charities and ready when you are. Access level settings and dual authorisation keep your funds secure.

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Counter access

Pay in cash and cheques at the counter at HSBC branches (which offer full counter services) or RBS branches in Scotland. You can also pay in cheques at any Post Office.

Telephone support

Our UK-based customer service team are ready to help you Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding English bank holiday).

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What is the interest rate?

Balance

£0+

Quarterly Interest (Variable)

Gross1 AER2
2.50% 2.52%
  • Interest is calculated on your daily balance.
  • Interest is paid quarterly to this account.

Can CAF Bank change the interest rate?

Yes. We can move the interest rate up or down at any time. Our Terms and Conditions explain how and when we will notify you of this.

What would the estimated balance be
after 12 months based on a £1,000
deposit?

An illustration of the future balance is shown below.

Initial deposit
 Gross1 Rate / AER2 
  Balance at 12 months
 £1,000.00  2.50% / 2.52%
  £1,025.24

This is an illustrative example assuming that:

  • You don’t withdraw or deposit any additional money.
  • The interest rate stays the same and is paid quarterly.
  • Interest is calculated on a cleared deposit for a full 12 months.




How do I open and manage an account?

  • You can open an account by printing our online application form and posting it to CAF Bank Limited, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ.
  • The product is only available to charitable and not-for-profit organisations.
  • No minimum initial deposit required.
  • There is no minimum account balance.
  • You can manage the account by telephone, online or by post.

Can I withdraw money?

  • Yes, you can make withdrawals from this account to your CAF Cash account.

Additional information

1Gross means that interest will be paid without any deduction of tax. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HMRC.

2AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

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Protecting your money 

All your eligible deposits with CAF Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). For more information on the scheme, visit the FSCS website.

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