Opening a new Isa or topping up the old one?

mroller

Hi,

I am trying to top up my existing Shares ISA with Hargreaves lansdown to use this year allowance but don't know how to do it.

Do I have to open a new ISA for this year or what? it's a bit annoying as I will have two different accounts instead of one holding all my investments!

Is it the same for other providers as well?

noahveil

Just tell them you already have an ISA from last year, give them the A/c no and advise what you want for this year.

If the S&S ISA's are the same type ie both Maxis or Minis they will just add them together under the same A/c no., so its seamless.

Even if one's a Maxi and one's a Mini, they'll still be under the same A/c no., but will just be shown as separate entries.

Murtle

I have two ISA's with First Direct, same types, different account numbers. I'm guessing then it depends on the place they are held with?