Nationwide is offering its members of three years or more the chance to invest in two savings bonds.
The Members' Fixed Rate Bond is a one year fixed-rate bond paying 7.35 per cent gross.
The Members' Reward Bond is a three year variable rate bond currently paying 7.75 per cent gross.
The building society says the minimum investment for both bonds is £1 and qualifying members should apply at their local branch.
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