ISAs explained

Get to grips with the basics of investing in ISAs

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Types of ISAs
ISA explainers

Types of ISAs

ISA explainers

Frequently Asked Questions about ISAs

What is an ISA?

ISA stands for Individual Savings Account.

The main benefit of an ISA is that you can save, or invest money, without paying income tax on any earned interest.

What are the 4 different types of ISAs?

There are 4 types of ISA:

  • cash ISAs
  • stocks and shares ISAs
  • innovative finance ISAs
  • lifetime ISAs

You can read more about the different types of ISAs in our guides here.

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