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Account Types at a Glance

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Easy Access Fixed Rate Cash ISA S&S ISA SIPP GIA
Risk None (FSCS) None (FSCS) None (FSCS) Capital at risk Capital at risk Capital at risk
Returns ~5% AER ~4.5-5% AER ~4-5% AER Market dependent Market dependent Market dependent
Tax on gains Yes* Yes* Tax-free Tax-free Tax-free Yes (after £3k)
Tax relief No No No No Yes (20-45%) No
Annual limit None None £20k* £20k* £60k None
Access Anytime Fixed term Anytime** Anytime From age 55 Anytime
Best for Emergency fund Known expense Higher-rate taxpayers Long-term growth Retirement Overflow

*ISA allowance is £20k total across all ISA types. Personal Savings Allowance: £1,000 (basic) / £500 (higher) / £0 (additional). **Many Cash ISAs offer easy access; some are fixed rate.