Skipton Building Society is giving its long-term members up to £1,000 in loyalty bonuses in a drive to show its commitment to mutuality.
Mortgage and investment accounts holders who have been with the bank since September 30, 1996 will each receive an interest credit to a maximum of £500.
Nearly 300,000 members including qualifying children will benefit from the move which comes at the time of the high-profile demutualisation of Bradford & Bingley.
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