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Bank Accounts Latest News Birmingham Midshires urges people to make full use of ISAs Birmingham Midshires urges people to make full use of ISAs
With the tax year coming to a close in just four weeks time, consumers have been urged by one organisation to take full advantage of the tax-free savings that individual savings accounts (ISAs) provide.
Despite the continually worsening economic climate, Birmingham Midshires is calling for people to continue making contributions to their ISAs as such savings accounts can be an effective means of saving through such tough times.Research from the firm indicates that 29 per cent of Britons do not believe they have enough money to make contributing into an ISA worthwhile, as 12 per cent claim they will not make use of this kind of savings account as they believe that although they are tax-free they will make little difference to the amount of money they get.
But, Birmingham Midshires assures that this is not the case, as an ISA paying three per cent interest would receive an annual return of £73.
However, a non-ISA saving account would have to provide 3.75 per cent to offer such a return.
"Taking advantage of the tax-free ISA allowance is one way to ensure that savers are getting the best possible return, which is especially important in a low interest rate environment," Tim Hague, director of savings and investments for Birmingham Midshires, states.
Brits searching for an ISA may be interested to hear HSBC is set to launch a two-year Fixed Rate Cash ISA from Monday (March 9th).
Friday, 06 March 2009 00:00
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Samuel Heywood 2012-05-20 12:08:18Rates of interest for Transfer in ISA
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Keith [Editor] 2012-05-21 13:30:30Hello. This article dates back to 2009. For current rates, please check out our ISAs page. For further information about transferring your ISA, we've got a savings guide here for that as well.
Top 5 ISAs
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Min Deposit |
Max Deposit |
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3.75%
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Fixed term for 2 Years
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£100
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£50,000
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3.70%
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Fixed term for 2 years
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£10,000
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£150,000
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3.40%
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Fixed term for 2 years
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£3,000
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£10,000
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3.30%
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Fixed term for 3 years
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£1
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£5,640
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3.20%
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Fixed term until 31/05/2013
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£100
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£5,340
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Progressive BS 2 Year Fixed Rate ISA
- Account gives you a great rate of 3.75% AER
- You can open an account with just £100.
- The maximum balance is £50,000.
- Early access on full closure only and subject to an Early Closure Charge equivalent to 270 days interest at 3.1% plus a £15 (ex VAT) admin charge
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £50,000 BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Lloyds TSB 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
- Fixed interest rates. Earn 3.40% AER/Tax Free* on balances of £3,000 or more fixed for 24 months from account opening. View Fixed Rate Cash ISA interest rates.
- You have instant access to your money but a withdrawal charge will apply on any amount you take out.
- Interest rate fixed for 24 months from account opening.
- Interest calculated on a daily basis and paid on anniversary of account opening and upon account maturity.
- You can transfer your existing ISA into us, with our ISA transfer form. We may keep you informed of progress of your transfer by SMS text.
- Continued growth - at the end of the 24 month fixed rate period, your account pays interest at our standard variable Cash ISA Saver (excluding bonus rate).
- Manage your account through Internet Banking, PhoneBank® or branch.
- Save up to £5,100 each tax year. The 2011/2012 tax year commencing on 6th April 2011 will allow you to save up to £5340 in that tax year.
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £85,000 PER PERSON BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Lloyds TSB 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA
- Fixed interest rates. Earn 3.70% AER/Tax Free* on balances of £10,000 or more fixed for 24 months from account opening. View Fixed Rate Cash ISA interest rates.
- You have instant access to your money but a withdrawal charge will apply on any amount you take out.
- Interest rate fixed for 24 months from account opening.
- Interest calculated on a daily basis and paid on anniversary of account opening and upon account maturity.
- You can transfer your existing ISA into us, with our ISA transfer form. We may keep you informed of progress of your transfer by SMS text.
- Continued growth - at the end of the 24 month fixed rate period, your account pays interest at our standard variable Cash ISA Saver (excluding bonus rate).
- Manage your account through Internet Banking, PhoneBank® or branch.
- Save up to £5,640 each tax year. The 2011/2012 tax year commencing on 6th April 2011 will allow you to save up to £5640 in that tax year.
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £85,000 PER PERSON BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Chelsea BS Fixed Rate ISA
- Guaranteed fixed rate of interest for the duration of the Fixed Rate e-ISA
- Minimum investment of £100
- ISA transfers in*** from other providers and deposits up to your 2011/2012 ISA limit, can be made whilst the product remains on sale. Transfer charges may apply, please check with your existing provider
- Interest paid annually
- Withdrawals are not permitted during the term
- Early closure or transfer out to another ISA provider is permitted subject to 90 days loss of interest on the closing balance. Early closure would mean loss of tax free status other than transfers to another ISA provider.
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £85,000 PER PERSON BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Virgin 1 Year Fixed Rate e-ISA
- Great rate of 2.90% tax-free p.a./AER
- Guaranteed fixed rate of interest for the duration of the term
- Start saving from £1
- Minimum age 16
- Online application process to help make opening your Fixed Rate e-ISA easy
- Withdrawals are permitted during the term with a charge of 60 days loss of interest
- Transfers are allowed simply complete a Transfer Authority Form
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £85,000 PER PERSON BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Virgin 3 Year Fixed Rate e-ISA
- Great rate of 3.30% tax-free p.a./AER
- Guaranteed fixed rate of interest for the duration of the term
- Start saving from £1
- Minimum age 16
- Online application process to help make opening your Fixed Rate e-ISA easy
- Withdrawals are permitted during the term with a charge of 120 days loss of interest
- Transfers are allowed simply complete a Transfer Authority Form
- YOUR SAVINGS ARE PROTECTED UP TO £85,000 PER PERSON BY THE FSCS - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
