Chip Cash ISA

An instant cash ISA designed to give you a tax-efficient way to save with full flexibility.

Earn 4.84% AER (variable tracker).

Earn interest monthly, tax free.

Withdraw without impacting your annual ISA allowance.

Transfer your existing cash ISA(s) to Chip

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Eligible deposits are protected under Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £85,000.

How much tax I can save with Cash ISA?

The key benefit of a Cash ISA, compared to a standard savings account is the tax free returns over your personal savings allowance.

This is a projection only. There is no commitment to deposit. Chip does not provide tax advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.
If your taxable income is £12,571 to £50,270
Taxable income is used to calculate your Personal Saving Allowance and income tax band. For more info on Personal Tax Allowance, visit: gov.uk/income-tax-rates
£1,000 tax-free allowance
Non-ISA
Unlimited allowance
Cash ISA
If your taxable income is £50,271 to £125,140
Taxable income is used to calculate your Personal Saving Allowance and income tax band. For more info on Personal Tax Allowance, visit: gov.uk/income-tax-rates
£500 tax-free allowance
Non-ISA
Unlimited allowance
Cash ISA
If your taxable income is more than £125,140
Taxable income is used to calculate your Personal Saving Allowance and income tax band. For more info on Personal Tax Allowance, visit: gov.uk/income-tax-rates
£0 tax-free allowance
Non-ISA
Unlimited allowance
Cash ISA

See how much you could save in 5 years.

Starting with a highly competitive 4.84% AER, use our projection calculator to see how much money and tax you could save in five years with Chip’s Cash ISA.

Remember that your £20,000 allowance is shared across all your ISA accounts, even if you use multiple providers.
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Remember that your £20,000 allowance is shared across all your ISA accounts, even if you use multiple providers.
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The salary information is used to calculate your personal saving allowance and income tax band. For more info on Personal Tax Allowance, visit: gov.uk/income-tax-rates
This is how much you would pay in tax on your interest if your savings were held in a non-ISA account with the same rate (4.75% AER).
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This is a projection only. There is no commitment to deposit. *The tax is compared with savings held in a non-ISA account and would be variable based on the interest rate and your personal circumstances. This calculation assumes the interest rate doesn’t change during this period and that no withdrawals have been made. This calculator has been made for illustrative purposes. Chip does not provide tax advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. This projection assumes your tax residency is within England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Cash ISAs explained

A cash ISA (individual savings account) is a type of savings account that allows you to deposit as much as £20,000 every tax year and earn tax-free interest.

Our instant access cash ISA allows account holders to deposit and withdraw money freely, without any penalties or reductions in interest rate.

What is my ISA allowance?

You can save up to £20,000 per tax year into ISA products, which is a limit set by the UK Government (known as your ISA allowance) and enjoy the tax-free benefit on any interest or returns you earn.

Can I pay into different types of ISAs?

Your £20,000 ISA allowance can be spread across four types of ISAs. You can pay into each type of ISA in the same tax year which runs from 6 April to 5 April.

Earn returns 2x higher than the highest ‘Big Three’ easy-access interest rate.

Our instant access cash ISA is a new savings account designed to help grow your wealth. Unlock higher returns with the Chip Cash ISA with an interest rate 2x higher than high street banks.

Grow your savings more smartly with a tax-efficient and secure account, all located within our award-winning app.

2.50%
Highest of the ‘Big Three’* Cash ISA Accounts
4.84%
The Chip Cash ISA
T&Cs apply. 4.84% AER. Chip account required. *‘Big Three’ refers to: Barclays Instant Cash ISA, Lloyds Cash ISA, HSBC Cash ISA. Rates vary between 1.21% to 2.50% AER, as of June 18 2024. In this calculation we work out how many times greater our Cash ISA 4.84% rate is against the 2.50% HSBC Cash ISA rate. Returns assume that rate remains the same for the year and £10,000 is held in the account with no further deposits or withdrawals.

Why the Chip Cash ISA

The Chip Cash is fully flexible, allowing you to deposit up to £20,000 per tax year and withdraw when it suits you - without impacting your ISA allowance. With no tax on your interest earned and all-in-one award-winning savings app, it's the smarter way to grow your wealth.

Open in minutes

No forms, no fuss. All you need is an existing bank account and your National Insurance number.

Seamless experience

Open your Chip Cash ISA and deposit from £1 as often as you like. Manage everything in your Chip app.

Unlimited access

We don't limit your withdrawals or reduce your interest rate for accessing your money.

Cash ISA transfers are here

Opening a Chip Cash ISA is simple and takes just a few minutes. You can initiate and track your ISA transfer in-app, and our award-winning customer support team is always here to help.

1. Download Chip: Get the app from the App Store or Google Play;
2. Open a Chip Cash ISA: Set up your account quickly and easily;
3. Request your transfer: When your Chip Cash ISA is open, tap the ‘Transfer’ button to request your transfer;
4. We'll do the rest: Sit back and relax as we handle the nitty-gritty.

What is the tax allowance?

Your total contributions for the current tax year will still be capped at £20,000. Please note that we can’t accept partial transfers; if you wish to bring your existing cash ISA(s) to Chip, you will need to transfer your entire balance.

You can initiate and track your ISA transfer in-app, and our award-winning customer support team is always here to help.

Will it affect my current year's allowance?

You can transfer your full cash ISA balance (i.e., your contributions from previous years' ISA allowances) into your Chip Cash ISA without it affecting your current year's allowance.

Instant cash ISA benefits

The Chip Cash ISA is a flexible ISA, which means you can withdraw and deposit (almost instantly) as many times as you like, without it affecting your annual £20,000 ISA allowance.

With other providers, withdrawn funds can lose that tax-free status and will be taken off your ISA allowance. To add to that, you may be limited to a few withdrawals a year, or face a reduction to your interest rate for accessing your money. But not with Chip.

What is the Personal Savings Allowance?

The Personal Savings Allowance is the amount of tax-free interest you're able to earn annually across all of your accounts (not including ISAs).

Basic rate taxpayers have a £1,000 interest per year limit.
Higher-rate taxpayers have a £500 interest per year limit.
Additional rate taxpayers have no tax-free interest allowance.

With a cash ISA, the interest earned on your savings isn’t subject to tax, meaning you can potentially see a higher return compared to a regular savings account.

Chip does not provide tax advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.
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Covered by FSCS

All money deposited into a savings or investment account through Chip is eligible for cover by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), subject to FSCS conditions.

The first £85,000 you deposit into your savings account is covered by FSCS, meaning that in the unlikely event that one of our banking partners fails, you will be protected and your money will be safe. Find out more about how we keep your money safe.

You are covered up to £85,000 per bank whether your deposits are made via Chip or not. The Chip Cash ISA is provided by UK authorised ClearBank Ltd, who also provides the Prize Savings Account and the Chip Instant Access Account. This means deposits held across the Chip Cash ISA, Chip Instant Access and Chip Prize Savings Account would be eligible for a total of £85,000 of FSCS protection ONLY.

A tracker rate

The Chip Cash ISA has a tracker rate. This means the gross interest rate is variable and tracks at 0.26% below the current Bank of England base rate.

Basically, when the base rate moves up or down, your savings rate will move on the same day. This ensures it automatically stays competitive and in line with the wider market. Read more.

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How to open your Cash ISA

We've made it easy to start building wealth with our savings accounts. No forms or fuss, get started in just a few minutes - download the app via Google Play or App Store.

Find 'Savings' tab

On the ‘Savings’ tab of your Chip app, you can choose from a range of savings accounts offering great interests rates and chances to win big prizes.

Connect your bank

In order to make near instant saves and withdrawals, you just need to connect your bank. Follow the simple steps to add your account in a few taps.

Start saving!

Make your first deposit via bank transfer, from your Chip savings accounts, debit card or Apple/Google pay and that’s it. Your account is open!

FAQs

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Chip Cash ISA. Find all our up to date terms here.

What’s the Bank of England base rate of interest?

The Bank of England Bank Rate, often simply referred to as the base rate, is the interest rate at which the Bank of England lends money to commercial banks. It serves as a benchmark for all other interest rates in the economy, influencing the rates that banks offer on their lending and savings products.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), a group within the Bank of England, sets the base rate based on economic conditions, with the primary aim of managing inflation. MPC decisions are widely reported on and their meeting notes are a matter of public record. 

What is a Cash ISA?

A Cash ISA (Individual Savings Account) is a type of savings account available to residents in the United Kingdom. It allows individuals to earn interest without paying income tax on the interest earned. Cash ISAs are considered a tax-efficient way to save because any interest earned within the ISA is tax-free.

What is a tracker rate?

The Chip Cash ISA has a tracker rate. This means the gross interest rate is variable and tracks at 0.26% below the current Bank of England base rate.

Basically, when the base rate moves up or down, your savings rate will move on the same day. This ensures it automatically stays competitive and in line with the wider market. Read more here

What is the annual ISA allowance and when does it reset?

The annual ISA allowance is £20,000 across the four different types of ISAs available, this includes the Cash ISA.

For example, if you had £10,000 in your Chip Stocks and Shares ISA and £10,000 in a Chip Cash ISA, you would have reached your annual ISA limit. Your annual ISA allowance resets at midnight 5 April 2025.

After this point we are in a new tax year and your new £20,000 ISA allowance comes into effect.

What does a flexible ISA mean?

A flexible ISA allows individuals to withdraw money from their ISA accounts and then replace it within the same tax year without affecting their annual ISA allowance. Also, if you withdraw your money in our Cash ISA, you won’t receive any restrictions or penalties.

When is interest paid?

Interest is paid on the fourth working day of each month.

Still have questions?

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1. Download Chip

Head to the App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Create an account

Enter a few details and pass a quick check.

3. You're good to go!

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