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The first £35,000 you have saved per financial institution is protected

The first £35,000 you have saved per financial institution is protected."

Does this statement apply to Internet accounts as well as acounts with a High Street Site?

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  • Former_MSE_Dan
    Former_MSE_Dan Posts: 1,593 Forumite
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    Yes :) as long as they are part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
    Former MSE team member
  • BenL
    BenL Posts: 3,189 Forumite
    Alan

    Here is a link to the article that should explain it for you.

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/safe-savings
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 117,477 Forumite
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    It also only applies to savings.

    Investments and life assurance based investments have different limits.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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