ISA — Individual Savings Account Explained

An ISA (Individual Savings Account) is a tax-free savings or investment wrapper available to UK residents.

ISA allowance

You can put up to £20,000 per tax year into ISAs. All interest, dividends and growth within an ISA are free from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Types of ISA

  • Cash ISA: like a savings account, but interest is tax-free
  • Stocks and Shares ISA: invest in shares, funds or bonds tax-efficiently
  • Lifetime ISA (LISA): for first-time buyers or retirement (25% government bonus)
  • Junior ISA: for children under 18 (£9,000 annual allowance)

This is general information, not financial advice. For help choosing an ISA, consider speaking to a financial adviser.

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