If you prefer your cash ISAs to be a bit more flexible, a Direct ISA (issue 2) is the one for you. It lets you earn a great tax-free rate of 6% AER (variable), safe in the knowledge that you can get at it if you really need to. And, you only need £1 to open one. You can access or manage your Direct ISA (issue 2) at any time via the internet phone or by post.

The Direct ISA gives you a preferential variable rate of interest for 13 months from the date of opening. After this time your account will automatically change to a tiered variable rate depending on the amount of money you have in your account. See our interest rates

Benefit from higher rates of interest on all your cash ISAs by transferring cash ISAs with other providers to Abbey. Just complete the application form giving the account number and name of your current provider and our dedicated transfer team will do the rest for you. Interest is paid from the moment your old account is transferred so you do not lose any interest. Apply online below, or call us on 0800 169 7416 for more information.

We will email you within 7 days to confirm that your account is open or next steps in the process.

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