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Limited Issue Online Easy Access Cash ISA

from Leeds Building Society

Interest Rate (AER) 4.95%
  • Term: Easy Access
  • Interest paid annually
  • Unlimited deposits and withdrawals
  • ISA transfers also allowed in
  • Open and manage online
  • FSCS Protected
  • Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

30 Day Notice Cash ISA

from Aldermore

Interest Rate (AER) 4.50%
  • Term: Easy Access
  • Early withdrawals are permitted subject to loss of interest equivalent to the notice period
  • Open account with £1000

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

1 Year Triple Access Cash ISA

from Nationwide

Interest Rate (AER) Up to 4.25%
  • Term: 1 Year, with option to make three free withdrawals
  • Make up to three withdrawals during the 12-month term of this account
  • Open with £1 or transfer in existing ISA funds
  • Manage your account online
  • Interest paid at maturity
  • FSCS Protected
  • Must be UK resident and aged 16 or older
  • Make more than three withdrawals and the rate drops to 2.15% AER/gross p.a. (variable)
  • Not available in branch

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

E-ISA Instant Access Cash ISA

from Leeds Building Society

Interest Rate (AER) 2.45%
  • Term: Instant Access
  • Low minimum deposit
  • Interest paid annually
  • Unlimited deposits and withdrawals
  • ISA transfers also allowed in
  • Open and manage online
  • FSCS Protected
  • Must be UK resident and be aged 18 or older

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

ISA Saver Variable

from Halifax

Interest Rate (AER) 1.80%
  • Term: Instant Access
  • Tax free ISA account
  • Open with £1 or transfer in existing ISA funds
  • Invest up to £20,000 per tax year
  • Interest paid annually
  • FSCS Protected
  • Must be UK resident
  • Must be aged 16 or older

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

Instant Cash ISA

from Barclays

Interest Rate (AER) 1.66%
  • Term: Easy Access
  • Deposit from £1
  • Interest paid annually

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

Cash ISA Saver

from Lloyds Bank

Interest Rate (AER) 1.40% balances up to £24,999, 1.45% balances from £25,000 to £99,999, 1.90% balances £100,000+
  • Term: Instant Access
  • Tax free ISA account
  • Open with £1 or transfer in existing ISA funds
  • Invest up to £20,000 per tax year
  • Interest paid annually
  • FSCS Protected
  • Must be UK resident
  • Must be aged 16 or older

Calculate your interest with this plan

Your savings:
£
You could gain:
£0.00 (per tax year)

Easy Access ISA

The Individual Savings Account is becoming the first port of call for tax free saving in the UK. Available to UK savers, the ISA is an account where no tax is charged on the interest. That means that any money accrued over the period of saving or investment, is not tax deductible.

There are a number of account types under the ISA, one of which is the Easy Access ISA. An easy access ISA is one that does as it literally denotes. The account holder is allowed a lot of leeway in accessing the account. The easier access to the account means that the individual can withdraw money without restrictions in duration. In most instances, the withdrawals do not have a penalty fee regardless of amount and times withdrawn. This is however dependent on the bank that you are registered with. Similarly, you get the ease of depositing money into the account. A typical ISA allows for a certain standard limit on the total amount that can be deposited into the account on an annual basis. With an easy access ISA, you get to deposit as much money as you wish into the account without restrictions.

Easy Access ISA Restrictions

Though the account allows for easier access to funds transfer, there will be often certain restrictions put in place by the ISA provider. These might include:

  1. The amount of money that can be withdrawn is only limited to that which is within a tax year and cannot be from the previous year.
  2. The amount of money that can be deposited; though with greater fluctuation in terms of period and amount per installment, should not exceed the limit. The limit is £20,000 for the 2022/23 tax year.
  3. The money that can be withdrawn is limited - this may be stipulated by the bank.

Conclusion

An easy access ISA is a great account option for an individual who requires flexibility in withdrawal and deposit of money within the account. However, since there are often fixed or predetermined rates of withdrawal, one should always check with the bank before signing up for the account. Individual banks and credit institutions have different restrictions so it is best that you do your research before getting the account. It is also best to familiarize oneself with other ISA account types so as to explore all options.

Oliver Roylance-Smith
Edited by Oliver Roylance-Smith - ISA.co.uk