How to withdraw money from a Lifetime ISA

You can withdraw money from a Lifetime ISA to buy your first home, after age 60 or if you are terminally ill. If you withdraw money for any other reason, you’ll pay a 25% government withdrawal charge, which could leave you with less than you put in.

Withdraw money to buy your first home

To apply you'll need to complete our online form. You can withdraw money to buy your first home if:

  • you're a first-time buyer
  • your HL Lifetime ISA has been open for at least 12 months
  • the property costs £450,000 or less
  • you're buying with a mortgage
  • you'll live in the property as your main home
  • you haven’t claimed a Help to Buy ISA bonus for the same purchase

Before submitting the form

  • Check your personal details are up to date on your account
  • Sell any investments required to make your withdrawal request

After you've completed the form

  • We send a declaration form to your conveyancer
  • Your conveyancer requests the withdrawal from us.
  • We send the money directly to your conveyancer.

Important: If your purchase doesn’t complete within 90 days of withdrawing the money, you will need to pay the money back into your Lifetime ISA.

Apply for first home withdrawal

Withdraw money at age 60

If age 60 please call us so we can help you to access your money.

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Withdraw money for any other reason

If you need to withdraw for any other reason, please call us. Be aware you are likely to pay a 25% government charge which could leave you with less than you put in.

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