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#1

investment platform in the
UK for private investors
£120bn

under administration for
1.5 million clients
Voted "Best Investment ISA 2020/21"
The Personal Finance Awards
#1

investment platform in the
UK for private investors
£120bn

under administration for
1.5 million clients
Voted "Best Investment ISA 2020/21"
The Personal Finance Awards

Switch Your Money on

Use your tax allowances today and you’ll thank yourself later

Important information: This isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you please contact us for advice. Investments and income fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you put in. Tax rules can change and benefits will depend on your circumstances. Income tax rates and bands are different for Scottish taxpayers and different benefits apply.

Shelter your money from tax with an ISA or SIPP

Investing earlier gives you a better chance of reaching your goals sooner. The longer your money is invested, the more time it has to grow. And the more of your money that’s sheltered from tax, the harder it can work for you over the long term.

This is where a Stocks and Shares ISA or Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can help. By taking advantage of this year’s allowances before midnight on 5 April, you can make sure your investments are sheltered from UK tax.

Whether or not you’ve already made a start, we’re here to help. From common questions to investment inspiration, get the ideas and information you need to help switch your money on.

See how much your ISA could be worth in future

Find out how much you can pay into a pension this tax year

Learn how to invest via Direct Debit

Discover how to transfer existing investments

ISA FAQs

SIPP FAQs

Stocks and Shares ISA

Shelter up to £20,000 this tax year with the UK's No. 1 platform for private investors.

Save tax - grow your money free of UK income and capital gains tax.
Trust in our promise – if you’re not 100% satisfied with our service in your first 12 months, close your account and let us know. We’ll then refund our annual account charge – no questions asked. Terms apply.
Check in anytime – manage your ISA online or with the HL app.
Invest for your future - choose your own investments, pick from our ready-made options, or pay a financial adviser to choose investments for you.

Tax rules can change and the benefits of investing in ISAs depend on your circumstances.

More about ISAs (including charges)

Open an ISA

Stocks and Shares ISA

Shelter up to £20,000 this tax year.

Save tax - grow your money free of UK income and capital gains tax.
Check in anytime - manage your ISA online or with the HL app.
Invest for your future - choose your own investments, pick from our ready-made options, or pay a financial adviser to choose investments for you.

Tax rules can change and the benefits of investing in ISAs depend on your circumstances.

More about ISAs (including charges)

Top up your ISA

Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP)

Shelter up to £40,000 each tax year, with the HL SIPP.

A tax efficient way to save - grow your money free of UK income and capital gains tax. And get between 20% and 45% tax relief on pension contributions.
Invest where and how you want to - pick your own investments, select ready-made portfolios, or pay a financial adviser to choose investments for you.
Manage your pension with ease - check your pension whenever you like, online and with the HL app.
Flexibility at retirement - make withdrawals to suit your needs. You can choose from all the pension freedom options.

Pension and tax rules can change and benefits depend on your circumstances. Typically you need to be at least 55 (57 in 2028) to access the money in a pension.

More about SIPPs (including charges)

Open a SIPP

Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)

Making the most of your pension allowances now, could mean you’re better off in the future.

Tax free investing - grow your money free of UK income and capital gains tax.
Shelter up to £40,000 - in your SIPP each tax year and get tax relief (between 20% and 45%) on personal contributions.
Free from inheritance tax - pass on wealth tax efficiently, and in some cases completely tax free.

Pension and tax rules can change and benefits depend on your circumstances. Typically you need to be at least 55 (57 in 2028) to access the money in a pension.

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Top up your SIPP

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Add cash now, pick investments later

You don’t need to decide where to invest straight away. You can secure your ISA and pension allowances with cash now, and decide when and where to invest when you’re ready.

As long as you add money by midnight on 5 April, it will count towards this year’s allowance

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New to investing?

Getting started could be easier than you think. Watch our videos to get to grips with the basics.

Or download our guide on how to start investing in the stock market.

Frequently asked questions

You can add money to your Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP if you have unused allowance remaining this tax year. Please read the key features (including contribution checklist) first.

The quickest way to add money to your ISA or SIPP is online or with the HL app.
1. Log in to your account with the HL app or online
2. Under ‘Actions’, choose ‘Top up online’ or in the app ‘Top up’
3. Follow the instructions to add money with your debit card
Each tax year (6 April to 5 April), there’s a limited amount of money you can put in ISAs or pensions. These limits are set by the government. In the 2020/2021 tax year:
- The ISA allowance is £20,000.
- For pensions, if you’re a UK resident under the age of 75, you can usually add as much as you earn and receive tax relief at your highest marginal rate each year, although there is an annual allowance, which is £40,000 for most people.Learn more about pension contributions
Pension and tax rules can change and the benefits depend on your circumstances.
You can check how much you’ve paid into your ISA or SIPP online or with the HL app.
1. Log in to your account online or with the HL app.
2. Select the name of your account e.g. Stocks and Shares ISA or HL SIPP.
3. Select the ‘Transaction history’ tab online or ‘cash subscriptions’ on the HL app.
If you already hold ISAs or pensions with another provider, you can normally transfer them to HL without having to withdraw the money.

If you decide to transfer, please check you won't lose any guarantees and that your current provider won't charge you large exit fees - we'd hate for you to lose money.

Find out more about transferring

Each tax year (6 April to 5 April), there’s a limited amount of money you can put in ISAs or pensions. These limits are set by the government. In the 2020/2021 tax year:
- The ISA allowance is £20,000.
- For pensions, if you’re a UK resident under the age of 75, you can usually add as much as you earn and receive tax relief each year, although there is an annual allowance, which is £40,000 for most people. Each personal contribution includes the money you put in, as well as what the government adds in basic rate tax relief.Learn more about pension contributions
Pension and tax rules can change and the benefits depend on your circumstances.
If you already hold ISAs or pensions with another provider, you can normally transfer them to HL without having to withdraw the money.

If you decide to transfer, please check you won't lose any guarantees and that your current provider won't charge you large exit fees - we'd hate for you to lose money.
You can check how much you’ve paid into your ISA or SIPP online or with the HL app.
1. Log in to your account online or with the HL app.
2. Select the name of your account e.g. Stocks and Shares ISA or HL SIPP.
3. Select the ‘Transaction history’ tab online or ‘cash subscriptions’ on the HL app.

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