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My wife started a Tesco ISA last December (2025). The bonus interest finishes this December. She wants to invest this year’s allowance and Tesco are still offering 4.2% with a 12 month’s bonus rate. Does she add this amount to the current Tesco ISA? Does she start a second Tesco ISA to get the full 12 month bonus interest?…
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