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ISAs are some of the best savings vehicles you can use in the UK, as they allow for up to £20,000 of tax-free savings a year.
With cash ISA reforms predicted to be part of Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget, it's a good idea to secure favourable rates now by locking your savings away into a fixed rate cash ISA.
However, make sure that you’re getting a good deal on your interest rate and that it is above inflation; otherwise, you’ll be losing money in real terms.
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Best 1 year fixed rate cash ISAs
If you’re willing to lock away your money for one year without withdrawing any of it, you could grow your savings by up to 4.3%.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4.3% | £1,000 | Open online | |
4.28% | £500 | Open online | |
4.28% | £2,000 | Open online, in person, or via post | |
4.25% | £1,000 | Open online |
Best cash ISAs up to 18 months
If you are after an account that keeps your money growing for up to 18 months, you can earn just under 4% using one of the following savers.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3.95% | £2,000 | Open in person, via post or over the phone | |
3.9% | £1,000 | Open online | |
3.8% | £500 | Open in person, via post or over the phone | |
3.7% | £1,000 | Open online |
Best 2 year cash ISAs
Two-year fixed rate ISAs are a good option for people who want to grow their money in the medium term without worrying about micro-managing their savings. Savers can earn up to 4.17%.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4.17% | £1,000 | Open online | |
4.16% | £2,000 | Open online, in person, or via post | |
4.15% | £500 | Open online | |
4.15% | £1,000 | Open online |
Best 3 year fixed rate ISAs
Savers who are willing to lock their cash away for three years can access interest rates of up to 4.16% by using one of the following savings accounts.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4.16% | £1,000 | Open online | |
4.15% | £500 | Open in person | |
4.13% | £5,000 | Open online | |
4.12% | £2,000 | Open online, in person or via post |
Best 4 year fixed rate ISAs
If you’re putting away your money for four years, then you can get up to 4% returns using one of the following accounts.
However, it is worth bearing in mind that if you are willing to keep your money in savings for an extra year, you can access a higher interest rate of 4.13%.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4% | £2,000 | Open online, in person or via post | |
3.9% | £5,000 | Open online | |
3.8% | £1 | Open via the Zopa App | |
3.7% | £1,000 | Open online |
Best 5 year fixed rate ISAs
A five-year fixed-rate ISA is a good option for long-term savers who are trying to save towards a financial goal in the future.
The following accounts allow for up to 4.13% returns on your savings.
Account | AER | Minimum investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4.13% | £1,000 | Open online | |
4.13% | £2,000 | Open online, in person or via post | |
Chetwood Bank HL Active Savings - 5 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA | 4.1% | £1,000 | Open online |
4.1% | £5,000 | Open in person |
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