A Cash ISA is an Individual Savings Account that is not subject to income tax and often has a higher interest rate than standard savings accounts.
Features of a Cash ISA include:
Half of your ISA limit be paid into a Cash ISA each tax year
The remainder may be invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA
The ISA limit increases each tax year with inflation
- No tax on any income, including dividends, interest and bonuses or capital gains
- You do not have to declare any income or capital gains from your Cash ISA
- With instant access ISAs you can take the money out at any time
Like other savings accounts, Cash ISAs can vary from one company to the next, in restrictions and interest rates. It is important to shop around and compare deals; use the table to find the right Cash ISA for you.