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Cash ISAs may not offer the most exciting returns when compared to 'normal' savings accounts, but they still offer the security that your accumulated savings will be protected from taxation no matter what. They've also seen some welcome changes recently, which means now's not the time to dismiss them out of hand.
For those who are worried that rates may increase or they might need the money in a year's time, a one-year cash ISA could be the perfect compromise. You'd still get a fixed rate of return, but you'd gain access to your pot of money again in just a year. Some accounts may even let you access the money earlier, though this will likely come with a penalty of some sort.
As with their non-ISA counterparts, savers may not be able to add funds to the account after opening either, which means you may want to think about putting your entire yearly ISA allowance in at once – £20,000 in the 2018/19 tax year. If you're choosing to transfer funds from another cash ISA instead, you'll still have your allowance to use up elsewhere, as long as you don't forget to follow the ISA transfer rules.
Whatever your reasoning, if you've decided a one-year cash ISA could be for you, have a look at the top six currently available.
AER | Details | |
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Al Rayan Bank Fixed Term Deposit Cash ISA |
1.61% (anticipated profit rate) |
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Out ahead in the number one spot is Al Rayan, with a market-leading expected profit rate of 1.61% AER (1.60% gross) paid quarterly over 12 months on a minimum investment of £1,000. This deal comes with the welcome flexibility of being able to add funds for some time and transfer out if you really need to, and you can even manage the account whichever way you prefer thanks to its numerous operating channels.
AER | Details | |
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Paragon Bank 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA |
1.55% |
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Paragon Bank sits in second place with an online-exclusive deal that pays 1.55% on its anniversary for those with a minimum of £500 to invest. Not only does this ISA allow additions for more than two weeks, but it even permits earlier access and transfers out, as long as you're willing to pay an interest penalty for the pleasure.
AER | Details | |
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Post Office Money Online ISA - Fixed Rate Issue 14 |
1.55% |
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Completing the top three is Post Office Money, with its one-year ISA also paying 1.55% to those who have at least £500 to put away. While additions are not allowed, savers do have the option of gaining early access on closure of the account and an interest penalty, and they can even choose to split their ISA allowance to retain some further flexibility.
AER | Details | |
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Yorkshire Bank Cash ISA - Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 47) |
1.55% |
|
Yorkshire Bank is next, with this account also paying 1.55%, but from an initial investment of £2,000. Further additions are allowed until the bank decides to close the issue, while the option to retrieve your funds early (should you need to) makes this an appealing choice for anyone unsure of what they want to do with their cash.
AER | Details | |
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Clydesdale Bank Cash ISA - Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 47) |
1.55% |
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In fifth place is this ISA from Clydesdale Bank; yet another deal that offers a rate of 1.55%, this time on a minimum investment of £2,000 until 29 November 2019. With its features largely matching Yorkshire Bank's offer, this could be an appealing alternative for those savers who have Clydesdale branches nearby.
AER | Details | |
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Bank of Cyprus UK Fixed Rate Cash ISA |
1.54% |
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Bank of Cyprus UK completes this top six with an account that pays 1.54% on a minimum £500. Savers can add funds at will and withdraw whatever they may need on an interest penalty, giving them plenty of flexibility for what is still close to a market-leading rate.
Information and rates correct as at: 01.11.2018
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Savers looking for the best rates will once again have to look to the fixed rate bond charts this week, although, savers considering locking into a long-term fixed rate bond should be aware that if inflation rises as expected it could see their savings erode over time
Savers looking for the best rates will once again have to look to the fixed rate bond charts this week, although, savers considering locking into a long-term fixed rate bond should be aware that if inflation rises as expected it could see their savings erode over time
This week saw the start of a new tax year, which means that savers can once again deposit up to £20,000 into an ISA tax-free for the 2021/22 tax year
This week saw the start of a new tax year, which means that savers can once again deposit up to £20,000 into an ISA tax-free for the 2021/22 tax year
With the start of the new tax year this week, savers will again have a £20,000 tax-free allowance when saving into an ISA
With the start of the new tax year this week, savers will again have a £20,000 tax-free allowance when saving into an ISA
Savers looking for the best rates will once again have to look to the fixed rate bond charts this week, although, savers considering locking into a long-term fixed rate bond should be aware that if inflation rises as expected it could see their savings erode over time
Savers looking for the best rates will once again have to look to the fixed rate bond charts this week, although, savers considering locking into a long-term fixed rate bond should be aware that if inflation rises as expected it could see their savings erode over time
This week saw the start of a new tax year, which means that savers can once again deposit up to £20,000 into an ISA tax-free for the 2021/22 tax year
This week saw the start of a new tax year, which means that savers can once again deposit up to £20,000 into an ISA tax-free for the 2021/22 tax year
With the start of the new tax year this week, savers will again have a £20,000 tax-free allowance when saving into an ISA
With the start of the new tax year this week, savers will again have a £20,000 tax-free allowance when saving into an ISA
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