MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, February 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) Savers in the Lancashire area have established themselves as the luckiest in the country as another 79 entrants into the Halifax Savers Prize Draw picked up a prize this month. A total of GBP10,600 is heading into the county in prizes this month, bringing the total amount Lancashire savers have won in the draw to GBP26,100 in just two months. A total of 153 local savers have won a prize of GBP100 or GBP1000 in the December and January draws.
With over 560,000 registrations, the unique Halifax Savers Prize Draw has grown even further in popularity with UK savers in January. The great attraction of the draw derives from the fact that savers can choose from a range of products that suit their varying savings needs, earn the interest associated with that account, as well as registering for the big draw. It is not a replacement for earning interest, it is a great bonus: rewarding the commitment to saving.
- The three big January winners came from across the UK: South Yorkshire, West Midlands and Norfolk.
- The luckiest counties, seeing the greatest number of prize winners were: Lancashire area (79), West Yorkshire (60), London (59), Essex (48) and Surrey (43).
- Counties reaping the highest monetary rewards were: West Midlands (GBP106,400) South Yorkshire (GBP106,000), Norfolk (GBP102,200), Lancashire area (GBP10,600), London (GBP9,500) and West Yorkshire (GBP9,600).
David Nicholson, Group Director, Halifax Community Bank, said: David Nicholson, Managing Director of Halifax Community Bank, said: "Halifax branch colleagues in the Lancashire area are very excited to see local savers continue their winning streak in the Savers Prize Draw. They are looking forward to welcoming our winners into branches to claim their prizes, very happy I'm sure to have another opportunity to give customers that something extra. It will be a great boost for many to get the news at the start of the New Year."
Letters are currently being sent to winners via recorded post.
The Halifax Savers Prize Draw
- The Halifax Savers Prize Draw is open to both new and existing customers
- The scheme will run for a minimum of 12 monthly draws
- Customers must maintain the GBP5,000 minimum balance in one or more qualifying accounts for the full calendar month prior to the draw
- Customers must be 18 or over at the end of the month prior to the draw and live in England, Wales or Scotland
- Due to different legislation, residents of Northern Ireland are not eligible to participate in the draw
- Winners will be individually notified
- Winners are not required to pay income tax on their prize amount
- Externally monitored by KPMG LLP
Customer enquiries: 0845 739 4959.
Press enquiries: Nick Osbourne, Halifax, P O Box 548, Leeds, LS1 1WU.
Note to editors;
1Halifax savings accounts not eligible for the draw include accounts held for, or on behalf of children, including child-specific accounts such as Save4it, Children's Regular Saver and Young Saver, the Halifax Christmas Saver and any accounts held for non-personal reasons such as a club, charity or business account. Bank of Scotland savings accounts (subject to the same exceptions) are also eligible.
For further information please contact the Halifax press team:
Clare Mortimer - 01902 302252 / 07768 541555 - claremortimer@halifax.co.uk
Emma Partridge - 01902 325180 / 07824471951 - emmapartridge1@halifax.co.uk
Nick Osbourne - 0207 356 1714 / 07872819065 - nicholas.osbourne@halifax.co.uk
Web: www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/media.asp
The Lancashire Hotspot - Locals are Luckiest in Halifax Prize Draw
Savers in the Lancashire area have established themselves as the luckiest in the country as another 79 entrants into the Halifax Savers Prize Draw picked up a prize this month.
2012-02-08
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[Press-News.org] The Lancashire Hotspot - Locals are Luckiest in Halifax Prize DrawSavers in the Lancashire area have established themselves as the luckiest in the country as another 79 entrants into the Halifax Savers Prize Draw picked up a prize this month.