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Can I open a new isa?

2heartsx
2heartsx Posts: 36 Forumite
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I have a Isa with Barclays I don't use it and it's got no money in it I have paid into it but that was a few months ago I have a account with Halifax and want to open a isa with them would I be able to?

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  • jimjames
    jimjames Posts: 19,025 Forumite
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    Not if you've paid into your existing isa this tax year.

    Are you aware that rates outside ISAs are far better for small amounts of money?
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
  • Vortigern
    Vortigern Posts: 3,308 Forumite
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    2heartsx wrote: »
    I have a Isa with Barclays I don't use it and it's got no money in it I have paid into it but that was a few months ago I have a account with Halifax and want to open a isa with them would I be able to?
    When exactly did you last pay money in to your Barclays ISA?

    How much do you want to pay into a Halifax ISA? It may not be worth your while.
  • 2heartsx
    2heartsx Posts: 36 Forumite
    jimjames wrote: »
    Not if you've paid into your existing isa this tax year.

    Are you aware that rates outside ISAs are far better for small amounts of money?

    What would you suggest?
  • colsten
    colsten Posts: 17,597 Forumite
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    2heartsx wrote: »
    What would you suggest?

    If you can answer the questions you have been asked, people will be able to make sensible suggestions.
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