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What can savers do in response to the 2027 Cash ISA limit change?

Journalist: Jon King, Daily Express Online

ended 10. February 2026

The annual Cash ISA limit for individuals under 65 will be reduced to £12,000 from April 6 next year.

The Daily Express is looking for experts' tips and tricks on what savers can do now to mitigate against the upcoming change.

What would you advise savers who want to get ahead of the change? Or is it too soon to start thinking about acting?

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Anita WrightVerified
Chartered Financial Planner at Ribble Wealth Management
The only meaningful way to get ahead of it is to make sure you have maximised what you are allowed to put into Cash ISAs (£20,000) before 6th April. Beyond that, there is not a magic workaround.
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Antonia MedlicottVerified
Founder & MD at Investing Insiders
It’s definitely not too early to start thinking about this. Savers have two £20,000 allowance deadlines left before the rules change. So, if you haven’t already used this year’s full ISA allowance - and cash is the right option for you - it makes sense to save every penny possible into a tax-free environment while you can. It’s also vital that savers shop around to find the best possible interest rate. There are plenty of competitive rates over 4.00% right now so don’t settle for less.

The other equally important action is to question yourself on whether cash really is the most appropriate and beneficial type of ISA for your goals. If you’ve always defaulted to cash and shunned stocks and shares because investing feels intimidating, the run-up to the rule change is a chance to explore whether investing could actually be a better long-term fit. Historically, investing has produced far higher returns over the longer term than cash savings.