Notice of AGM

Provident Financial PLC
27 April 2005


Notice of annual general meeting 2005 and related documents


The circular, dated 18 April 2005, containing the notice of the annual general
meeting 2005 has been sent to shareholders with the appropriate related
documents.  Copies of the circular, the annual report and accounts 2004, the
annual review and summary financial statement 2004 and proxy have been submitted
to the UK Listing Authority and are available for inspection at the UK Listing
Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is situated at 25 The North
Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, W14 5HS.

Name of contact and telephone number for queries:

Rosamond J Marshall Smith
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Tel:  [phone] ext. 2356


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