Savings & investments
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Switching from a cash ISA to an investment ISA
If you’re thinking of switching from a cash to an investment ISA, bear in mind that you can't switch back. Use our Comparison tables to find a better rate for your cash ISA – they'll also tell you which providers allow transfers from previous tax years. Or if you're serious about an investment ISA, find out more with our impartial information.
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Savings
Savings made clear
Savings accounts
National Savings and Investments
Credit union savings accounts
Cash ISAs
Child Trust Fund (CTF) (Government website)
Christmas clubs (Consumer Direct)
Share incentive plans (SIPs) (HM Revenue & Customs)
Save as you earn (SAYE) (HM Revenue & Customs)
Investments
New to investments
Contracts for Differences (CFDs)
Child Trust Fund (CTF) (Government website)
National Savings and Investments
Investment ISAs
Investment trusts
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Share incentive plans (SIPs) (HM Revenue & Customs)
Save as you earn (SAYE) (HM Revenue & Customs)
Bonds, including gilts (Directgov)
Pooled investments/OEICs
Investment funds
Investment bonds
Endowments
Unregulated CISs
Structured products
With-profits policies
Venture capital trusts
Spread betting
Withdrawable share capital
Land banking
Other products
Pensions made clear
Life insurance
Tools & calculators
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Pension Tracing Service (Directgov)
Check the FSA Register (Financial Services Authority)


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Tax-free interest stops once child turns 16. You have to reapply (Form R85) to continue getting it (HMRC)
Complaints about savings & investments (Financial Ombudsman Service)