Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List

blueberrypie

rb10 wrote: »

There's a simple answer to that ... they'd rather that you use their (less comprehensive) ISA page, as if you open an account via that page, MSE get paid by the banks!

This thread gives them no income.

So much for "fighting your corner".

Well if they won't sticky it, we'll just have to keep bumping it, won't we? ;-D

Heinz

I appreciate it's a bit cheeky but is there any chance post #1 (the one I - and many others, I am sure - always go to when selecting where to place or move my ISA cash) can include whether accounts can be managed online and/or by post and/or at a branch?

I've just spent ages waiting for SAGA to answer only to find the 4%/3 years A/C I was considering is postal only and, as I want online management, I had to dismiss that as soon as the operator told me.

10_66

The AA have now closed their Access ISA (3.35%). THEIR WEBSITE states that it will be available again wef 6 April, but it doesn't say what the interest rate will be.

Kazza242

Heinz wrote: »

I appreciate it's a bit cheeky but is there any chance post #1 (the one I - and many others, I am sure - always go to when selecting where to place or move my ISA cash) can include whether accounts can be managed online and/or by post and/or at a branch?

I've just spent ages waiting for SAGA to answer only to find the 4%/3 years A/C I was considering is postal only and, as I want online management, I had to dismiss that as soon as the operator told me.

Hi Heinz,

I have plans to add information on how each fixed rate ISA is managed. At present, I can't add this info to the current list because the MSE forum restricts each post to a maximum 25,000 characters. The first post is very near the limit.

Later in the year I plan to create a new 'Best ISAs' thread with separate posts for each ISA category. As the maximum character limit will no longer be a problem, I'll then be able to include additional info on each ISA.

le_loup

Thanks Kazza. Your considerable efforts are much appreciated.
Shame that so many people still start alternate threads with questions such as "What's the best ISA for ..."

edda

Where would many of us be without all Kazza's hard work on this thread? :beer: It's the first place I always check - and I bet loads of others do as well.

Kazza - just to remind you that you are appreciated - however many times the official MSE people try to ignore this thread. Thanks again. :T

edda

Launched for next tax year:

http://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/savings-and-investments/cash-isas.aspx

All fixed rate to 31st May. No transfers in allowed.

3.1% until 2012

3.25% until 2012 (if member for at least 5 years)

4.15% until 2014

5% until 2016

david78

Hold on tight everyone, I'm bumping the thread up again so its close to the top.

silvercar

Quick question, if I'm applying by post for a cash ISA, I need to send a cheque made out to myself, is it OK if it is drawn on my spouse's bank account?

(I did ring Birmingham Midshires to ask them, but their office shut at 1pm today, not open til monday.)

10_66

silvercar wrote: »

Quick question, if I'm applying by post for a cash ISA, I need to send a cheque made out to myself, is it OK if it is drawn on my spouse's bank account?

(I did ring Birmingham Midshires to ask them, but their office shut at 1pm today, not open til monday.)

Their website says they're open Mon - Sat, 8am - 8pm, 0845 602 2828. Have just checked on that number and they said that the cheque can be from someone elses account, but I must admit I thought it would have had to come from your own account.

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