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Standard Life Bank Cash ISA

Tax free savings with a cash ISA!

The Standard Life Bank cash ISA was available through Standard Life Bank which became a division of Barclays Bank in June 2010. The Standard Life Bank cash ISA is only available to existing customers of Standard Life Cash Savings and Mortgages, part of Barclays Bank.
 
Use the table below to compare leading cash ISA deals and save tax-free:

Cash ISA Selection
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
17.25%3 YearsApply Now >
This structured capital protected deposit plan offers a maximum return of 17.25% at maturity. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
7.00%6 YearsApply Now >
A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan designed to pay 7.00% annual income. Also available as a cash ISA and ISA transfer.
3.30%1 YearApply Now >
3.30% gross/AER fixed for 1 year. £1,000 minimum opening balance. Withdraw cash early if you need to (subject to loss of interest).

*Income payments and returns are dependent on the performance of the FTSE 100 index.

Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
3.70%2 YearsApply Now >
3.70% tax free/AER fixed on balances from £10,000 or more. 3.40% on balances of less than £10,000. Minimum opening balance is £3,000.
3.30%1 YearApply Now >
3.30% gross/AER fixed for 1 year. £1,000 minimum opening balance. Withdraw cash early if you need to (subject to loss of interest).
Instant Access Cash ISAs
ProviderAccountInterest Rate (AER)TermApply
3.35%Easy AccessApply Now >
3.35% AER variable tax-free with a fixed bonus of 2.35% until 31st October 2013 for balances over £1,000. Balances under £1,000 earn 0.25% AER variable 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.
2.65%Instant accessApply Now >
The rate includes a fixed introductory bonus of 1.65% for the first 18 months from account opening.
2.50%Instant AccessApply Now >
Instant access cash ISA open to new and existing customers. Transfers accepted. £10 minimum deposit.

Features of a cash ISAs like the Standard Life Bank cash ISA include:

  • Tax-free interest
  • Accounts may be for a fixed term or instant access 

Cash ISAs, like Standard Life Bank cash ISAs, are one of the most tax efficient ways of saving, especially if you make the most of your tax-free savings potential before the end of each tax year by investing the maximum annual amount into your cash ISA.

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