New top-pick cash ISA revealed 1 June 2009 at 11:31AM in ISAs & Tax-free Savings 9 replies 1.9K views

Former_MSE_Guy

This thread is to discuss the following news story:

New top-pick cash ISA revealed

glider3560

I did the National Counties ISA both this year and last. I've been very, very impressed with the service. They are contactable online, by phone and post. Responses are always prompt (dealt with immediately) and the staff very helpful.

cslogg

Is the 1% bonus on the Barclays ISA dropped just for new starters or everyone.I took out one about 3 months ago.Should I look to transfer out?

Thanks
cslogg

Former_MSE_Wendy

cslogg - Barclays has told us:

"Existing customers who have purchased our Golden ISA from 9 March to 31 May 2009 will continue to receive a market leading interest rate of 3.61% AER including the 1% bonus which is paid for 12 months from the date the account is opened."

beniamino

Looks like your "Top One Year Fixed Rate" needs to be updated too, as the FirstDirect e-ISA has dropped to 2% :-(

oxenryd

MSE_Wendy wrote: »

cslogg - Barclays has told us:

"Existing customers who have purchased our Golden ISA from 9 March to 31 May 2009 will continue to receive a market leading interest rate of 3.61% AER including the 1% bonus which is paid for 12 months from the date the account is opened."

Oh god, it;s gonna be one of those where you phone Barclays and they say "No the rate has dropped for EVERYONE" then MSE will say "No, it's been confimed"

iblametheparents

oxenryd wrote: »

Oh god, it;s gonna be one of those where you phone Barclays and they say "No the rate has dropped for EVERYONE" then MSE will say "No, it's been confimed"

I don't think it will

claire07

As I posted on another thread I opened the ISA yesterday after checking the rate was still 3.61 on their webpage then I read on here they had dropped it later in the day but they are now saying I will only get the lower amount. I've complained that they should have altered their webpage and am waiting to hear.

Baldur

claire07 wrote: »

As I posted on another thread I opened the ISA yesterday after checking the rate was still 3.61 on their webpage then I read on here they had dropped it later in the day but they are now saying I will only get the lower amount. I've complained that they should have altered their webpage and am waiting to hear.

If you are unsuccessful, you have 14 days to cancel the Golden ISA and look elsewhere - see my post #332 in this thread.

claire07

That's great news - thanks for pointing me to that. It seems to say I could just close it without losing the taxfree benefit rather than having to transfer it which could take a while.