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| The Isa deadline: act now or lose out | The Isa deadline: act now or lose out |
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| The deadline for using this year's Isa allowance is looming. If you have yet to use any or all of the £11,280 you can shelter from the taxman before the end of the financial year, you need to act quickly. | The deadline for using this year's Isa allowance is looming. If you have yet to use any or all of the £11,280 you can shelter from the taxman before the end of the financial year, you need to act quickly. |
| We've got guides to your options on stocks and shares Isas and cash Isas and a list of the deadlines of some of the major providers. Bear in mind that if you want to arrange a transfer, you may not be able to do so online. | We've got guides to your options on stocks and shares Isas and cash Isas and a list of the deadlines of some of the major providers. Bear in mind that if you want to arrange a transfer, you may not be able to do so online. |
| Santander closes its online and telephone applications (0800 587 2764) at midnight on Thursday 4 April. You can apply in-branch until Friday 5 April, by appointment only. You'll need to supply your NI number and new customers will be expected to provide two forms of identification. | Santander closes its online and telephone applications (0800 587 2764) at midnight on Thursday 4 April. You can apply in-branch until Friday 5 April, by appointment only. You'll need to supply your NI number and new customers will be expected to provide two forms of identification. |
| First Direct offers Isas only to customers who hold a current account with it, and it's now too late to set one up in time for this tax year. Existing customers can apply for an Isa over the phone (08 456 100 100) or online until midnight on Friday 5 April. | First Direct offers Isas only to customers who hold a current account with it, and it's now too late to set one up in time for this tax year. Existing customers can apply for an Isa over the phone (08 456 100 100) or online until midnight on Friday 5 April. |
| HSBC is accepting online Isa applications from existing customers until 11.45 on Friday 5 April. Postal applications must be received by the end of Friday and the phone lines will accept applications until 10pm. Branches will be operating normal opening hours and will take applications until closing time on Friday. | HSBC is accepting online Isa applications from existing customers until 11.45 on Friday 5 April. Postal applications must be received by the end of Friday and the phone lines will accept applications until 10pm. Branches will be operating normal opening hours and will take applications until closing time on Friday. |
| Halifax is offering in-branch appointments to open Isas until 5pm on Friday 5 April. You can apply by phone (08457 26 36 46) before midday on Friday (10pm if topping up an existing account) or online until 11.59pm. | Halifax is offering in-branch appointments to open Isas until 5pm on Friday 5 April. You can apply by phone (08457 26 36 46) before midday on Friday (10pm if topping up an existing account) or online until 11.59pm. |
| The deadline for applications for Nationwide's web Isa was on Tuesday, but there is still time to apply for the Cheshire Isa Saver if you get in before 5pm on Wednesday 3 April. Applications for fixed-rate Isas are being accepted in-branch until 5pm on Friday. | The deadline for applications for Nationwide's web Isa was on Tuesday, but there is still time to apply for the Cheshire Isa Saver if you get in before 5pm on Wednesday 3 April. Applications for fixed-rate Isas are being accepted in-branch until 5pm on Friday. |
| Fidelity (0800 41 41 61) has extended its opening hours in the run up to the Isa deadline. It will be open on Wednesday and Thursday between 8am and 10pm, and until midnight on Friday 5 April. Customers should have their national insurance number available as well as have an existing UK bank account. | Fidelity (0800 41 41 61) has extended its opening hours in the run up to the Isa deadline. It will be open on Wednesday and Thursday between 8am and 10pm, and until midnight on Friday 5 April. Customers should have their national insurance number available as well as have an existing UK bank account. |
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