Who is eligible?
This account is available to new and existing customers over the age of 18 who are personal savers resident in the UK.
How do I operate my account?
Any queries regarding your account can be dealt with via branch, email or telephone. Instructions on your account are required in person, at branch or in writing.
How do I open my savings account?
You may open your account at any one of our branches or via post.
What is my minimum opening and operating balance?
£100
What is my maximum operating balance?
£500,000
What is my maximum investment?
The maximum annual subscription is limited by HMRC and is £20,000 for the current tax year. This amount can be invested in either a Cash ISA or a Stocks & Shares ISA or be divided between the two. The maximum overall subscription must not exceed £20,000.
Can I withdraw money?
No withdrawal or account closure is permitted during the 18 month term following account opening, unless it is an ISA transfer out. A penalty of 70 days interest will be charged for all ISA transfer out requests and notice cannot be served. Prior to your 18 Month Fixed Rate ISA Issue 15 maturing, we will provide you with details of other accounts available to you.
Additional Information
ISA transfer in requests will be permitted within 14 days of the account open date. After this date, an ISA transfer in cannot be completed. Additional subscriptions are permitted to add the full ISA allowance for the tax year until the 5th April of the current tax year. After this date, no further subscriptions are permitted.
To find our more about our ISA transfer procedure, visit our ISA transfers page linked below.
ISA Transfers
Further information about ISAs can be obtained on the HM Revenue & Customs website www.hmrc.gov.uk