Leeds Postal Bond launched

The Leeds Postal Bond has been launched, paying a rate of 5.1 per cent until January 5th 2007.

Customers wishing to invest in the bond must pay in at least £10,000.

Interest will be paid upon maturity of the Leeds Postal Bond and withdrawals during its lifetime are not permitted.

Karen Wint, head of marketing and PR at Leeds, said that the account is expected to be "very popular" and customers should "act quickly to avoid disappointment".

For further information on the Leeds Postal Bond, customers are invited to call at any branch of the building society, phone or visit the website.