is it too late to open a cash isa

thuf

hi i am thinking of opening an isa for the 2004/05 year and am wondering is it too late to open one, as most want cheque subscription,

i am not too bothered about the interest rate as i can transfer it next year ie in a few days time, cheers

Hobo_2

Well Halifax ISA direct saver , is advertised in todays mail on sunday "get your skates on deadline is 5th april" phone 0845 607 2253 or pop into branch, if the latter you need passport + recent utility bill + NI number

lipidicman

RE: is it too late?

Its getting that way now!

esalan

I managed to open one at Nationwide branch one hour ago -- it wasn't too busy there !

Paul_Varjak

esalan wrote:

I managed to open one at Nationwide branch one hour ago -- it wasn't too busy there !

That is leaving it late!

esalan

I think it's called 'backward planning'!

steady__eddie

i am not too bothered about the interest rate as i can transfer it next year ie in a few days time, cheers

Watch out for the transfer fees.

Debt_Free_Chick

Try applying by phone as some may accept a debit card payment. What about your own bank, as they've already done the identity check and there may be less "red tape".

Paul_Varjak

You may still be able to apply with your own bank online (but I am not sure about that). Of course, that would be under the assumption that your bank has already done the necessary money laundering checks.

If you already have an ISA with your bank then you can just do an online transfer I suppose from your bank account before midnight????

Al_Mac

25mins to go. If not to late. Websites gallor, search now!
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newfoundglory

15 mins left!!.... if you cant decide which ISA to go for just pick any old instant access one (not A&L) ... you can worry about whether you are getting a good deal on it tomorrow morning after you have added a further £3000!! (if not then just transfer elsewhere)