1 year Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA - interest paid at maturity 4.49%

This Summary Box information sheet sets out the key information you need to know about your Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA. This forms part of our agreement with you, together with the General Terms and Conditions and the Fixed Rate Terms and Conditions.

Summary Box
Account name

Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA

What is the interest rate?

4.49% AER / 4.49% gross p.a.*

Interest is calculated daily and paid at maturity. You will start earning interest once your account balance reaches £1,000. If additional money is added after this point, interest will be paid on that amount from the day it is deposited.

Accounts with interest paying at maturity will have their interest paid into your Castle Trust Bank savings account on the day of maturity. Interest will be applied, but not available to be withdrawn, on each interim anniversary of the account opening for terms of more than one year and may need to be noted on annual income tax returns where appropriate.

*The Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year, and it makes it easier for you to compare savings accounts.
Gross p.a. is the interest rate without tax deducted.

Can Castle Trust Bank change the interest rate?

Castle Trust Bank will not change the interest rate for the duration of the term of your Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA.

What would the estimated balance be on the date the Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA matures based on a £1,000.00 deposit?

On a deposit of £1,000.00 the estimated balance would be:

Term
1 year
Initial deposit
£1,000.00
Balance at end of term
£1,050.50
Total interest payable
£50.50

The estimated balances are for illustration only and are based on:

  • interest calculated daily and paid at maturity,
  • the date on which the Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA matures,
  • the assumption that the Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA is not closed before the end of the fixed term.
How do I open and manage my account?

To apply for a Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA you must:

  • be aged 18 or older,
  • be a UK resident,
  • have a National Insurance number,
  • have a UK mobile number and a valid email address,
  • have a UK based current account in the name of the account holder.

You can apply for a Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA online through the website and, once you have registered your online log in details, through the Self Service Portal or the mobile app. A Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA can have one account holder. You can save up to £20,000 based on the 2024/25 tax year allowance.

ISA Transfers are acceptable, subject to this funding method being available at the time of application. Please check our website for current availability.

When you open your account, you will have a 14 day funding window to make your deposit(s) to meet the minimum value of £1,000 up to the maximum value of £500,000, after this time you will not be able to make any further deposits. If we have not received a deposit within the 14 day funding window, your account will be closed.

A Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA is an online account and is intended to be managed online through the Self Service Portal or the mobile app. You can view your accounts, download copies of statements, provide your maturity instructions online as well as contact us for any queries you may have, through the message centre in the Self Service Portal.

Can I withdraw money?

This account has a fixed term, so you can only withdraw your money without incurring any charges at the end of the fixed term (also known as 'maturity').

You are permitted to withdraw the full amount (including transferring to another ISA provider) but this is subject to a loss of interest (known as the early exit charge). The early exit charges are dependent on the fixed rate term, they are: 1 year = 90 days' interest, 18 months = 90 days' interest, 2 year = 180 days' interest, 3 year = 270 days' interest, 5 years = 360 days’ interest. When the early exit charge is applied, it may result in receiving less money than you originally deposited. To request a withdrawal, please call us on 0808 164 5000 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or send a Secure Message using the Self Service Portal.

The maturity date is determined by the fixed term selected and the date you opened your account.

Additional information

You have the right to cancel your account during the 14 days from your account opening date, we call this the “Cooling Off Period”. You don’t need to give us a reason and we won’t charge you a cancellation fee, however, if you cancel your account during the Cooling Off Period, you won’t receive any interest on your deposit for the time it was in your Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA.

We will contact you before your maturity date to explain the options available to you so you can tell us what you want us to do with your money. If your Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA matures and we have not received an instruction from you, a Maturity Holding ISA will be opened for you.

Interest is paid at the Gross Rate (tax free).

Should you need to make a complaint, you can do so by contacting us by phone, post, or by sending us a Secure Message through our Self Service Portal. Our Complaints procedure can be found on the Savings Documents page.

Before you apply

Please read the information in the documents below before you apply. You may like to save or print them so you can refer to them in the future.

ISA Transfers

If you’re opening a Fixed Rate e-Cash ISA or Fixed Rate Cash ISA online and wish to fund it by transferring an existing ISA from another provider, please complete the ‘Transferring an Existing ISA’ section of the application process. Once the application is submitted, unless you’re also wanting to utilise your current ISA allowance, you do not need to transfer any funds.

If you’re opening a Fixed Rate Cash ISA using an application form and wish to include a transfer of an existing ISA from another provider, you’ll also need to download a Transfer Form here, complete it and send that into us separately.

We will update you on the transfer of your ISA as it progresses.


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Your eligible deposits with Castle Trust Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

General: What types of account does Castle Trust Bank offer?

We offer:

Fixed term, fixed rate savings accounts (single and joint accounts)
Fixed term fixed rate ISA savings accounts (single accounts only)
Notice accounts (single and joint accounts)

General: Are my savings protected by the FSCS?

Your eligible deposits with Castle Trust Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered. For further information about the compensation provided by the FSCS, refer to the FSCS website at fscs.org.uk.

General: Can I change my mind after opening a savings account?

You have the right to cancel your account during the 14 days from your account opening date, we call this the “Cooling Off Period”. You don’t need to give us a reason and we won’t charge you a cancellation fee.

General: Do I need to pay tax on a Castle Trust Bank savings account?

Interest is paid at the Gross Rate without deducting any tax. You may need to pay tax on any interest that exceeds your Personal Savings Allowance. For more information, please visit HMRC’s website hmrc.gov.uk.

Interest paid on Cash ISAs is tax-free.

General: What is a nominated bank account?

When you set up your savings account, you will be asked to provide details of your nominated bank account. This is the account you will use to deposit and withdraw funds and is where interest and maturity payments can be directed to, for most customers this would be their current account. You must use your nominated account to pay money into your Castle Trust Bank savings account, otherwise the money will be returned to you. For your security, there is a limit of one nominated bank account per customer, however you are free to change it following the first 14 days of opening your savings account.

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Your eligible deposits with Castle Trust Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered. For further information about the compensation provided by the FSCS, refer to the FSCS website at fscs.org.uk.

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