Instant ISA

Instant ISA is a Cash ISA. It's open to anyone aged 16 or over who is resident in the UK for tax purposes, or a qualifying Crown employee or married to a qualifying Crown employee. You can save up to £5,760 tax-free this tax year depending on your age. See ISAs explained for more details.

  • No tax to pay on your interest
  • Open your ISA with as little as £10
  • No loss of interest for withdrawals
  • Instant access to your savings
  • Annual or monthly interest

Interest rates

Gross rate p.a.
Interest rate payable before any income tax is deducted. It can only be paid subject to the required registration.

Net rate p.a.
Interest rate payable after the deduction of income tax, at the lower rate of 20%.

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year. This will enable you to compare more easily the return you can expect from your savings over time.

 

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Key Product Information for our Savings Account

Account Name Instant ISA
Interest rates (AERs) Interest rates are variable, paid annually or monthly, view interest rate.
Tax Status
Conditions for bonus payment n/a
Withdrawal arrangements Unlimited withdrawals, minimum of £10 withdrawal, subject to daily withdrawal limits.
Access Branch or agency

Interest rates are variable, paid annually or monthly.

 

How to Apply for an Instant ISA

This savings account can be operated in various ways and can be opened at a branch or via the post.

Note: When applying for a YBS account you will need to verify your identity and address. Check our Verifying your Identity section for more details of what you may need to take with you.

To open an account:

More information:

  • Call us on 0845 1200 848 
    Lines are open: 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday.

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