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14 Oct 2024

The first rule of ISAs

The first rule of ISAs is - you talk about ISAs! Did you know they’ve been available to help you save for 25 years?

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14 Oct 2024
The first rule of ISAs
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14 Oct 2024
The first rule of ISAs
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The first rule of ISAs is - you talk about ISAs! Did you know they’ve been available to help you save for 25 years?

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Lifestyle
19 Sep 2024
Multigenerational holidays: Saving up and splitting the bill
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19 Sep 2024
Multigenerational holidays: Saving up and splitting the bill
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When it comes to saving up for a week in the sun with your nearest and dearest, what (or who) exactly do you intend on paying for?

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Lifestyle
19 Aug 2024
A holiday to remember for generations
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19 Aug 2024
A holiday to remember for generations
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In truth, it’s no surprise; especially given that in our recent survey of over 4,000 Brits1, 60% of those that go on multigenerational holidays said they’re the trips they look forward to the most.

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Savings
14 Aug 2024
Regular Savings accounts and interest explained
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14 Aug 2024
Regular Savings accounts and interest explained
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A Regular Savings account could be a great choice if you want to earn interest on your savings without locking them away.

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Lifestyle
13 Aug 2024
A Demelza children’s saving account could help invest in a child’s future
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13 Aug 2024
A Demelza children’s saving account could help invest in a child’s future
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A Demelza children’s savings account can help to build a nest egg for children and at the same time teach them important life lessons on managing money wisely.

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Lifestyle
12 Aug 2024
Nine tips to help you save for your child’s future
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12 Aug 2024
Nine tips to help you save for your child’s future
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Helping your child save won’t only give some financial security but is an excellent way of teaching them to be financially aware and give a sense of responsibility. A recent poll* by Kent Reliance has revealed that 45% of parents don’t have a children’s savings account.

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Community
07 Aug 2024
Kent Reliance brings football home with sponsorship of newly formed SEFA Women
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07 Aug 2024
Kent Reliance brings football home with sponsorship of newly formed SEFA Women
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Like much of the country, we’ve been gripped by football fever for the past three months. And while our summer of sport may not have resulted in any silverware, we’re certain next year could bring success with England’s Lionesses qualifying for the Euro 2025 Championship.

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Lifestyle
18 Jul 2024
Why Brits are never too old to go on holiday with their parents (and parents are never too old to foot the bill…)
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18 Jul 2024
Why Brits are never too old to go on holiday with their parents (and parents are never too old to foot the bill…)
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We’re a nation of avid holiday-goers, whether opting for a sun-soaked getaway or a simple sojourn somewhere closer to home.

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Lifestyle
08 Jul 2024
15 million brits flock to multigenerational family holidays
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08 Jul 2024
15 million brits flock to multigenerational family holidays
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Multigenerational holidays are a mainstay of British downtime, with nearly one in three Brits (29%) saying they’ve been on a holiday with adult family members from multiple generations in the last three years, according to new research from Kent Reliance.

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Branch news
29 Jun 2024
Our new and improved Gravesend branch is now open!
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29 Jun 2024
Our new and improved Gravesend branch is now open!
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Our Gravesend branch has taken a step in a new direction. We’ve changed its location and made an investment to support our network and community.

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Community
29 Jun 2024
Kent Reliance joins the Heart of Kent trail
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29 Jun 2024
Kent Reliance joins the Heart of Kent trail
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Heart of Kent Hospice provides free, specialist care and support for adults living with a terminal illness and their loved ones.

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Community
28 Jun 2024
Kent Reliance joins Shaun the Sheep Trail for Heart of Kent Hospice
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28 Jun 2024
Kent Reliance joins Shaun the Sheep Trail for Heart of Kent Hospice
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Local savings bank, Kent Reliance, has joined the flock to become one of the sponsors for ‘Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent’ art trail with its ‘Hope in the darkness’ Shaun design.

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Lifestyle
20 Jun 2024
Never ending family holiday bill revealed as parents pay for adult children
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20 Jun 2024
Never ending family holiday bill revealed as parents pay for adult children
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Two in five (42%) of parents are paying for their adult children to join their multigenerational holidays, with three in ten (29%) planning to always do so, according to new research released today from Kent Reliance.

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Savings
31 May 2024
Everything you need to know about the new ISA rules
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31 May 2024
Everything you need to know about the new ISA rules
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In August last year the government announced new Individual Savings Account (ISA) rules with the hope of making ISAs more flexible for customers.

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Branch news
16 May 2024
ISAs explained with our branch colleagues
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16 May 2024
ISAs explained with our branch colleagues
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As we kick off a brand-new tax year, and celebrate 25 years since ISAs were introduced, it’s a great opportunity to reassess your savings goals and make the most of the benefits ISAs have to offer.

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Community
16 May 2024
Spring clean your savings
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16 May 2024
Spring clean your savings
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The start of spring brings new beginnings, lighter evenings and warmer days, but it’s also an ideal time to spring clean your finances.

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Community
19 Apr 2024
A look back in time as the ISA celebrates 25 years!
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19 Apr 2024
A look back in time as the ISA celebrates 25 years!
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Cast your mind back to 1999. You may remember the world was getting ready to celebrate ringing in the new millennium (or fearing that the end of the world was imminent!).

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Savings
22 Mar 2024
Savings Accounts vs ISAs – what’s the difference?
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22 Mar 2024
Savings Accounts vs ISAs – what’s the difference?
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It feels like only yesterday we were wishing each other Happy New Year, but it’s not long now until we wish you Happy New Tax Year instead! The UK tax year runs from the 6th April each year, so it’s fast approaching. 

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Lifestyle
25 Jan 2024
5 top tips to making the most of your savings in 2024
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25 Jan 2024
5 top tips to making the most of your savings in 2024
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For many people, a new year means fresh starts, new goals, and a chance to grow. So, why not inject this into your savings habits for 2024?

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Community
19 Dec 2023
Kent Reliance partners up with Kent FA to shoot for new heights in grassroots football
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19 Dec 2023
Kent Reliance partners up with Kent FA to shoot for new heights in grassroots football
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At Kent Reliance, we’re always striving to support and promote community spirit, so we’re incredibly excited to team up with Kent Football Association (FA) to promote its online Kent Football Show.

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Community
18 Dec 2023
Celebrating 25 years of Demelza
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18 Dec 2023
Celebrating 25 years of Demelza
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As the end of 2023 draws nearer, we wanted to join in with the birthday celebrations as our charity partner Demelza marks its 25th anniversary.

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Fraud
13 Nov 2023
How can I avoid scams?
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13 Nov 2023
How can I avoid scams?
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Nowadays, it‘s pretty much impossible to find anyone who’s not connected to the internet in some way. Maybe you’re signed up to social media to keep in touch with friends, use online shopping to avoid busy town centres or simply have an account for a subscription service, like Netflix.

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Lifestyle
29 Sep 2023
What kind of saver are you?
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29 Sep 2023
What kind of saver are you?
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Well, if you’d like to find out, look no further! Our nifty saver quiz may help you figure out how you like to save as well as looking at some savings options for you.

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Community
25 Aug 2023
Kent’s all female football team score space in FA Cup
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25 Aug 2023
Kent’s all female football team score space in FA Cup
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Following the Lionesses amazing journey which saw them make the final of the Women’s World Cup, XL@Football, Kent’s all female football club are heading towards their first game in the women’s FA Cup on 10th September when they face Herne Bay.

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Savings
03 Aug 2023
Are you taking advantage of your full ISA allowance?
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03 Aug 2023
Are you taking advantage of your full ISA allowance?
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If someone offered you a delicious cupcake, would you take a bite and throw the rest in the bin? If you can’t resist a sweet treat the thought of throwing away a delicious cupcake probably fills you full of horror, but that’s essentially what millions of savers could be doing by not making the most of the full annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance.

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Lifestyle
21 Jun 2023
How encouraging children to save can help them succeed both personally and financially
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21 Jun 2023
How encouraging children to save can help them succeed both personally and financially
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It’s said that it’s never too early to teach children about money, and encouraging them to save from a young age is one of the best ways to develop their financial responsibility.

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Savings
27 Mar 2023
Personal Savings Allowance – what’s it all about?
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27 Mar 2023
Personal Savings Allowance – what’s it all about?
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You might have heard the term Personal Savings Allowance but may not be quite sure what it means.

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Savings
15 Mar 2023
Cash ISA transfers – what you need to know
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15 Mar 2023
Cash ISA transfers – what you need to know
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The thought of transferring your cash ISA can be quite daunting and might seem complicated. But with the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re making the most out of your savings, and you should shop around to find the best ISA for you.

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Community
03 Feb 2023
Our community partnerships – a year in review
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03 Feb 2023
Our community partnerships – a year in review
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Last year we celebrated four years of our partnership with Demelza Children’s Hospice – a Kent-based charity that provides care and treasured memories for terminally ill children, and their families.

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Community
30 Jan 2023
Best Children’s Savings Provider at Moneynet Awards 2023
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30 Jan 2023
Best Children’s Savings Provider at Moneynet Awards 2023
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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been named as the Best Children’s Savings Provider and the Best Fixed Rate Savings Provider at the Moneynet Awards 2023.

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Community
15 Nov 2022
Kent Reliance football scholarship sees players through tough times
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15 Nov 2022
Kent Reliance football scholarship sees players through tough times
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Kent Reliance sponsors the senior, youth and coaching teams at XL@Football, a Kent-based women’s football academy, and this year we launched the Kent Reliance Scholarship.

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Savings
19 Oct 2022
To fix or not to fix, that is the question
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19 Oct 2022
To fix or not to fix, that is the question
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With the Bank of England rate being at a 14-year high, you could say that things are finally looking up for savers.

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Community
20 Jul 2022
Raising funds in the summer sun with Demelza
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20 Jul 2022
Raising funds in the summer sun with Demelza
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We’re proud to have been supporting Demelza Children’s Hospice for many years since it was founded in 1998, through various fundraising initiatives and donations. These funds are vital to the hospices and help to pay for trained, specialist nurses.

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Community
05 Jul 2022
In conversation with Freya McKenzie, XL@Football player and referee
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05 Jul 2022
In conversation with Freya McKenzie, XL@Football player and referee
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Freya McKenzie is just 16 years old but she’s already a qualified referee and a player for XL@Football women’s club.

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Community
13 Jun 2022
Jubilee celebrations – reflecting on our own history, heritage and service to our communities
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13 Jun 2022
Jubilee celebrations – reflecting on our own history, heritage and service to our communities
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We conclude our two-part series celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee by looking at what Kent Reliance and another great institution, the Royal Family, have in common.

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Community
31 May 2022
Jubilee celebrations – reflecting on our own history, heritage and service to our communities
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31 May 2022
Jubilee celebrations – reflecting on our own history, heritage and service to our communities
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This year, Her Majesty the Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after an incredible 70 years of service to her country.

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Savings
31 May 2022
What you need to know when choosing a savings account
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31 May 2022
What you need to know when choosing a savings account
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Whether you’re just starting to think about where to put your savings, or have been saving for a while, it’s important to make sure you have the account that would work hardest to meet your savings goals.

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Community
17 Jan 2022
Our community matters – past, present and future
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17 Jan 2022
Our community matters – past, present and future
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We’re humbled to be celebrating 4 years of our incredible partnership with Demelza Hospice Care for Children, a charity that provides care and treasured memories for children with severe and terminal health conditions and support for their families.

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Savings
09 Dec 2021
Making the most out of ISAs
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09 Dec 2021
Making the most out of ISAs
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Have you wondered about opening an ISA but want to find out more about them, and if they’re the best option for your savings? Or, if you have an ISA already, do you want to refresh your knowledge to make sure you’re getting the most out of it?

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Lifestyle
06 Dec 2021
How lockdown taught us to save more money
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06 Dec 2021
How lockdown taught us to save more money
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For some of us, lockdown provided an opportunity to save more money through reviewing our lifestyle as well as our spending and savings habits. And whilst lockdown was undoubtedly a difficult period for many of us, it was a time for realisation and taking stock for others.

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Lifestyle
17 Dec 2020
7 simple lifestyle changes to help you save money
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17 Dec 2020
7 simple lifestyle changes to help you save money
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Knowing how to save money isn’t something that you typically learn at school, and it’s not something that comes naturally to everybody.

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Lifestyle
04 Dec 2020
How to save money | techniques you may not know about
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04 Dec 2020
How to save money | techniques you may not know about
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Deciding how to save money is usually the first task on most people’s savings plan. If you’re more of a conventional saver, exploring a few of the more ‘out there’ techniques in this list may take you out of your comfort zone, however you may find a perfect fit for your plan, and settle on a savings habit that works for you, whether for the long or the short-term.

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