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Calculation of Interest on ISAs

Hi All

It may seem a daft question but, is the interest on fixed rate ISAs calculated compound.i.e at the end of each year then added to the total yearly amount?
Dave

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  • Le_Chuck
    Le_Chuck Posts: 223 Forumite
    Hi All

    It may seem a daft question but, is the interest on fixed rate ISAs calculated compound.i.e at the end of each year then added to the total yearly amount?

    If you have £10,000 in a 3 year bond at 3.5%.

    You'll get £350 in year 1, then £362.25 in year 2, then £374.93 in year 3
  • blueberrypie
    blueberrypie Posts: 2,402 Forumite
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    Generally, yes. Some providers offer you a choice: you can have the interest paid into another account or you can have it added to your ISA. The latter is the better option unless you need the money, as it then becomes part of your ISA savings and continues to earn interest tax-free.
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