Lifetime ISA 12 month question

A few years ago, I opened a Skipton LISA. Last year, around March, I opened a Beehive LISA and transferred my Skipton balance in to that around May 2022.
It's possible I may need those funds to buy a house in the near future. So I'm just wondering when the 12 month rule actually applies.

On Skipton's site, they do specifically mention that transfers in to their accounts doesn't reset the clock, and the rule applies from the original account opening.
On Beehive's site/app they state that the clock starts from account opening. They do not specifically mention transfers, that I could see, so it's unclear as to what the rule is there.
According to the article on this site, it seems the 12 month clock only applies when I opened the Skipton account.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/lifetime-isas/

It seems it's the case that the 12 month rule only applies from time of opening the Skipton account, but I'd like to be sure. And yes, I have contacted Beehive. Still awaiting an answer, hence this post looking for clarity. I don't know if LISAs have a blanket rule for this, or if providers have their own.

Replies

Sign In or Register to comment.
Latest MSE News and Guides

British Gas prepay meter users...

...to pay less for gas from 1 April

MSE News

The 'odd Easter flavours' thread 2023

What bizarre food stuffs have you spied?

MSE Forum

Energy Price Guarantee calculator

How much you'll likely pay from April

MSE Tools