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Inflation all wrapped up

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

Recent weeks have provided confirmation of the interest rate status quo from the Bank of England along with the release of the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics. Combi... Read more

Inflation and interest rates - what it means for you

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

In the last fortnight we have had a further vote on the base rate by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee as well as the revised inflation figures released by the Office for Nationa... Read more

Savings vs Inflation

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 29 November 2011

With so much uncertainty surrounding what will happen to inflation in the future, we review the current range of savings plans and see how their returns stack up against the rising cost of living. F... Read more

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What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happe... Read more

Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 09 January 2012

With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the pote... Read more

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Best Cash ISAs

Cash ISAs - tax free savings!

The best Cash ISAs for you will depend on your requirements and how much you intend to invest. ISAs are Individual Savings Accounts that are not subject to tax on any interest earned. For some of the best Cash ISAs around, compare deals using our free comparison table:

Cash ISA Selection
ProviderPlan NameDeposit TakerISA OptionTermMaximum Potential ReturnMore Info
Inflation Protected Deposit BondRoyal Bank of Scotland plcyes5 yearsRPI Tracker More Info >
  • 5 year structured deposit plan
  • Capital protected
  • 100% any growth in RPI (no cap) with a minimum return of 16%
  • Available as a Cash ISA & for ISA transfers
  • Also available to businesses, charities and trusts
  • Plan designed to be held for full term
  • May close early if oversubscribed
FTSE 100 3 Year Deposit Plan Investec Bank plcyes3 years19%More Info >
  • 3 year structured deposit plan
  • Capital protected
  • Target return of 19%
  • Available as a Cash ISA & for ISA transfers
  • Also available to businesses, charities and trusts
  • Plan designed to be held for full term
  • May close early if oversubscribed
FTSE 100 Kick Out Deposit Plan - Option 2Investec Bank plcyesUp to
5 years		6.25%
per annum		More Info >
  • 5 year structured deposit plan
  • Capital protected
  • Potential for early maturity after years 2,3 and 4
  • Available as a Cash ISA & for ISA transfers
  • Also available to businesses, charities and trusts
  • Plan designed to be held for full term
  • May close early if oversubscribed
Important Information: Structured deposits offer you the potential to earn higher returns than you would with a regular savings account. Your returns are based on the performance of an index or commodity. If the investment does not perform well you may receive no income or capital growth, but you can be confident that your capital will be repaid. You have no access to your deposit during the term of the account, typically 3 to 6 years but your original capital will be repaid in full at the end of the term. In the event that the deposit taker is unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated you may be entitled to compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) depending on your individual circumstances.
Instant Access Cash ISAs
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
3.10%Instant AccessApply Now >
Introductory fixed rate of 3.10% AER tax-free until 31 January 2013 for balances over £1,000. Reverts to variable rate currently 1.00% AER tax-free.
3.00%Instant AccessApply Now >
3.00% AER (2.96% gross p.a) tax free guaranteed for 12 months. Open with £1. No restrictions on withdrawals.
2.60%Instant AccessApply Now >
2.60% gross/AER variable tax-free. Instant access.
2.50%Instant AccessApply Now >
2.50% AER/tax-free. Transfers accepted. No restrictions on withdrawals or additional deposits.
2.50%Instant AccessApply Now >
Instant access cash ISA open to new and existing customers. Transfers accepted. £10 minimum deposit.
2.00%Instant AccessApply Now >
Earn 2.50% on balances of £30,000 or more, 2.25% on £10,000-£29,999, or 2.00% on balances up to £9,999 (AER) Open to Natwest current account holders only.
0.55%Instant AccessApply Now >
Earn from 0.55% (balances up to £8,999); 0.75% (£9,000-£14,999); 0.95% (£15,000-£21,999); 1.75% (£22,000-£26,999); 1.90% (£27,000-£49,999); 2.00% (£50,000 or more) ISA transfers are eligible for additional bonus interest payments. Open to RBS current account holders only.
0.50%Instant AccessApply Now >
Minimum deposit just £1. Rates from 0.50% - 2.00% AER. Open to Natwest current account holders only.
Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
4.20%5 YearsApply Now >
Cash ISA with a fixed rate of 4.20% AER for 5 years. £500 minimum balance. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
4.10%4 YearsApply Now >
Cash ISA with a fixed rate of 4.10% AER for 4 years. £500 minimum balance. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
up to
4.20%		3 YearsApply Now >
Earn 4.20% Gross/AER when you transfer in or 3.80% Gross/AER standard rate. £1,000 minimum deposit. Transfers allowed from other cash ISAs.
up to
4.20%		3 YearsApply Now >
Earn 4.20% Gross/AER when you transfer in, or 3.80% Gross/AER standard rate. £1,000 minimum deposit. Transfers allowed from other cash ISAs.
up to
3.90%		2 YearsApply Now >
Earn 3.90% Gross/AER when you transfer in or 3.50 standard rate. £1,000 minimum deposit. Transfers allowed.
up to
3.90%		2 YearsApply Now >
Earn 3.90% Gross/AER when you transfer in or 3.50% Gross/AER standard rate. £1,000 minimum deposit. Transfers allowed.
3.50%2 YearsApply Now >
Cash ISA with a fixed rate of 3.20% AER for 2 years. £500 minimum balance. No withdrawals or additional deposits.
up to
3.35%		1 YearApply Now >
Earn 3.35% when you transfer in, or 2.60% Gross/AER standard rate. Minimum deposit £1,000. Transfer in from other Cash ISAs.
up to
3.35%		1 YearApply Now >
Earn 3.35% Gross/AER when you transfer in, or 2.60% Gross/AER standard rate. Minimum deposit £1,000. Transfer in from other cash ISAs.
2.25%1 YearApply Now >
Cash ISA with a fixed rate of 2.25% AER for 1 year. £500 minimum balance. No withdrawals or deposits.
Cash ISA interest rates vary from one provider to the next, but the best Cash ISAs will suit your needs. They vary, and include the following features:

  • Opening balance - some providers ask for £1 while others require the full allowance as an opening deposit
  • Access to your money - usually, the more limited the access, the higher the interest rate
  • Previous ISA balance transfer - some providers won't let you transfer funds from another Cash ISA
  • Tiered interest rates - Sometimes, the higher the investment, the higher the interest you get

Because deals vary, it is important to shop around. To find the best Cash ISAs for you, compare some of the leading providers using the table below:

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