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ISA vs Online Bonus Saver

Just wondering if anyone can help me out. I have an ISA and Online Bonus Saver with HSBC. Im wanting to save regular, put a small amount in each week and im not wanting to touch it for over a year. Which one is the best one to use? The amount im saving wont be loads, probably just £15 or £20 a week to start with.
Thanks

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  • Aegis
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    If you haven't already, open the cash e-ISA and use that. 6.25% tax free is excellent for savings.
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  • Aegis
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    Normally I'd agree but if money is going to be accessed in a year, why not open an A&L current account for a year ( not worth keeping) and an associated regular saver @12% which is 9.6% net if basic rate tax payer?
    http://www.alliance-leicester.co.uk/savings/premier-regular-saver.aspx

    The downside looks as though you have to choose a fixed monthly amount to pay in.
    Ahh, true. With the desire to not touch it, a regular saver might be best.
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