Fixed Rate Cash ISA

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Up to 2.10% tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future./AERAER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. fixed

Get a great rate for a term of your choice - one, two or three years.


Key features:

  • Tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future.: pay no tax on the interest you earn
  • A great tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future. savings rate: know exactly how much interest you’ll earn
  • A choice of fixed terms: choose the term that suits you
Fixed Rate Cash ISA is provided by Family Investments. Money in Post Office Cash ISAs is deposited with Bank of Ireland UK.
The tax advantages of the Fixed Rate Cash ISA depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment may change in the future.

Other features of this ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. include:

  • It’s easy to start saving: open with just £500
  • Accepts transfers-in

How it works

You pick the term you’d like to save for. Choose from:

  • 1 year at 1.90% tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future./AERAER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. fixed
  • 2 years at 2.00% tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future./AERAER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. fixed
  • 3 years at 2.10% tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future./AERAER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. fixed

You decide how you’d like to invest:

a) Use this tax year allowance – from £500 up to £5,760 (subject to any stocks and shares ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. contributions). Investing in a cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. wil reduce the amount that can be invested in a stocks and shares isaAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year..

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b) Transfer a cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. held with another provider – there is no upper limit to the value of cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. you can transfer but it must be at least £500. Before making a decision to transfer your cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. to us, you should check whether your current provider will charge a fee.

Watch your savings grow – interest will be paid annually, on the anniversary of the account opening.

Need your money before the end of the term? No additional deposits or withdrawals during the fixed term.  If you need to access your money during the fixed term you will need to transfer to another provider or close your account. If you close your ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year., your money will not benefit from the tax advantages of ISAsAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,280 in an ISA in the 2012-13 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,640 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. in the future.  Early closure or transfer is subject to a breakage charge – if the interest you’ve earned doesn’t cover this, you may get back less than you put in (see summary box - withdrawals arrangement).

Is this ISA right for you?

Right for you if
  • You want a fixed interest rate and have a minimum of £500 to invest
  • You won’t need to access your savings for the agreed fixed term
  • You want to make use of your cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. allowance and earn tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future. interest
Try something else if
  • You’ve already invested your full ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. allowance of £11,520 for the current tax year in a stocks and shares ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year.
  • You want to add to your savings on a regular basis
  • You want to be able to access your savings whenever you need them

Take a look at our other savings options including our Premier Cash ISA

 

To apply call 0800Calls to 0800 numbers are normally free from UK landlines but charges may apply from mobile phones. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training and compliance purposes. 169 7500 to request an application form. Complete your application form, date and sign it and bring it into any Post Office branch or post it to us. You’ll need to be over 16 and a UK resident. If you’re under 18 you’ll also need to provide ID. Call us to find out what ID we accept.

Your savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Find out how your savings are protected.

Definitions

Tax free: Tax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future.

AER: AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

ISA: An ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year.

0800: Calls to 0800 numbers are normally free from UK landlines but charges may apply from mobile phones. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training and compliance purposes.

0845: Local call rates apply. Call costs may vary depending on your service provider. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training purposes.

Variable: A variable rate of interest can go up or down throughout the lifetime of a savings account.

Tax-efficient: Return will be free of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Nominated Account: A Nominated Account is a current account that we link to your savings account so that you can transfer money between accounts safely and securely whenever you like. It should be a UK personal bank or building society account in your name(s) that accepts Direct Debits.

Summary Box

Key product information for the Post Office® Fixed Rate Cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year.

Account name Post Office® Fixed Rate Cash ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year.
Interest rates AERAER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. A fixed interest rate is paid for an initial term of 1, 2 or 3 years. The fixed rates or terms on offer can change at any time. The rate you receive will be the fixed rate on offer for the term you select on the date your application is received, or if you apply at a Post Office branch, the date you hand your application in. After the fixed rate term, the interest paid will be variableA variable rate of interest can go up or down throughout the lifetime of a savings account..

During the fixed rate term, interest is paid annually on the anniversary of the account. After the end of the fixed rate term, the interest is paid annually in March.

Current rates can be found on the interest rates page.
Tax status Tax-freeTax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future.
Conditions for bonus payment No bonuses paid
Withdrawals arrangement

During fixed rate term – withdrawals are not permitted during the fixed rate term.
If you need to access your money during the fixed term you will need to transfer to another provider or close your account.

If you close your ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year., your money will not benefit from the tax advantages of ISAsAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,280 in an ISA in the 2012-13 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,640 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year. in the future. Early closure or transfer is subject to a breakage charge, if you select a 1 year term the breakage charge will equal 90 days loss of interest, if you select a 2 or 3 year term the breakage charge will equal 180 days loss of interest – if the interest you’ve earned doesn’t cover this, you may get back less than you put in.

After the end of the fixed rate term – a minimum withdrawal amount will apply.
This will be £10 or the value of your ISAAn ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year., whichever is less.

Access

Account details
You can obtain the current value and any other details about your Account by calling us or writing to us

Withdrawing money: You can make a withdrawal after the end of the fixed rate term by calling us or writing to us. We will either send you a cheque or pay your money into a bank or building society account you have previously nominated. You cannot withdraw money over the counter at a Post Office® branch.

Definitions

Tax free: Tax-free means the interest paid will be free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The tax advantages depend on your individual circumstances and the tax treatment of your ISA may change in the future.

AER: AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

ISA: An ISA is an Individual Savings Account. They are a tax-efficient way to save money as you pay no tax on the money you put into an ISA or the interest you earn. There are two types of ISA – cash ISAs with a fixed or a variable interest rate. And stocks and shares ISAs where your money is usually invested in stocks and shares. You can invest up to £11,520 in an ISA in the 2013-14 tax year (6th April to 5th April). Up to £5,760 of this can be invested in a cash ISA (subject to any stocks and shares ISA contributions). You can only invest in one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA in each tax year.

0800: Calls to 0800 numbers are normally free from UK landlines but charges may apply from mobile phones. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training and compliance purposes.

0845: Local call rates apply. Call costs may vary depending on your service provider. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training purposes.

Variable: A variable rate of interest can go up or down throughout the lifetime of a savings account.

Tax-efficient: Return will be free of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Nominated account: A Nominated Account is a current account that we link to your savings account so that you can transfer money between accounts safely and securely whenever you like. It should be a UK personal bank or building society account in your name(s) that accepts Direct Debits.

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0800Calls to 0800 numbers are normally free from UK landlines but charges may apply from mobile phones. Calls may be monitored or recorded for training and compliance purposes. 169 7500

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