Northern Rock ISA recommended !

hope_123

I looked at the list of the best ISA's & decided to go for the Northern Rock ISA Breaker issue 2 (3%), filled in the application form, wrote a cheque out, sent it on Tuesday & received confirmation today that an account has been opened - how quick is that ???

Just waiting for the cheque to be cashed (is it 3 or 5 working days ?)

so for anyone considering which ISA to open, the NR has full marks from me so far !

1 Year Fixes:

3.00% :starmod: NEW :starmod:
Minimum deposit: £500.
Notes: Fixed until 15/07/2011.

(sorry i can't post the link, but it's in the "Mini Cash ISAs: The Best ISAs currently available List" thread)

:j

Lokolo_2

Cheques normally take 5 days to clear. I also have an ISA with Northern Rock, the Stepped 5yr ISA which was withdrawn just a bit ago, no regrets yet as the rate is starting to look good when you look at other Cash ISA rates!

Year 1 3.5%, Year 2 4%, Year 3 4.5%, Year 4 5%, Year 5 5.5% :j

Funkyfreddy

hope_123 wrote: »

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so for anyone considering which ISA to open, the NR has full marks from me so far !
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My Dad also had good service from NR when he transfered from the Halifax to N Rock FRISA Issue 133.

Initial application went posted on the 11/6
Confirmation of receipt dated 16/6 received back 17/6
Certificate of deposit dated 23/6 confirming transfer received 24/6

Can't complain.

My Mum received similar, although not quite as quick service when transferring from the Halifax to Aldermore a few weeks later (the above N Rock Issue had been withdrawn by then).

FF

JohnG

Thanks I'm going to look into this as the Post Office 3% 1 year fixed seems to of been withdrawn today?

JohnG

Sadly it doesnt allow ISA transfers from other providers which is what I'm looking for.:(

Funkyfreddy

JohnG wrote: »

Sadly it doesnt allow ISA transfers from other providers which is what I'm looking for.:(

To which product do you refer ?

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Lokolo_2

Funkyfreddy wrote: »

To which product do you refer ?

FF

I believe he's refering to the product in the original post, the 3% ISA. As i've checked on the NR website and it does state

transfers of Cash ISAs from other providers are not permitted

I was quite chuffed that my Stepped ISA allowed transfers in, but shame you can't contribute more over the next few years!

Funkyfreddy

aaronmanz wrote: »

I believe he's refering to the product in the original post, the 3% ISA. As i've checked on the NR website and it does state

Ye, OK.

The 1 year Fixed (issue 137) at 2.8% does though.

As mentioned the experience my Dad has was good. We had looked at the Post Office 3% but decided against in favour of NR.

FF