Transferring your Cash ISA to a Stocks and Shares ISA can be done without it affecting your current annual ISA allowance, as long as you don’t withdraw the money yourself and instead follow the correct transfer procedure. The current ISA allowance is £20,000 and your total amount can be split between cash, stocks and shares and innovative finance ISAs.
This is becoming a popular option at a time when interest rates on ISAs and current accounts are at an all-time low. However, if this is an option you’re considering then it’s worth noting the associated risks with opening this kind of ISA.
In your Cash ISA, your money is safe and is guaranteed to incur some form of interest. However, this is not the case with Stocks and Shares ISAs. Unlike cash ISA transfers, stocks and shares ISA transfers aren't just about chasing a better return.
Funds are an easy way to begin investing or simply widening your investment horizons. Alternatively, investors who are willing to take greater risks may see better returns on their savings or see in an increase in their disposable income by buying shares in high earning companies.
The transfer process has become much simpler and transferring from a cash ISA to a stocks and shares ISA is no different from the transfer process between Cash ISAs. It simply involves a form to fill in from your new provider and they take care of the rest.
Before attempting to transfer, make sure your new ISA has no restrictions on deposits minimums and takes in transfers. Transfers can take between 15-30 days.
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The value of investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest. It is therefore important that you understand the risks and commitments. This website aims to provide information to help you make your own informed decisions. It does not provide personal advice based on your circumstances. If you are unsure of how suitable an investment is for you, please seek personal advice.
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