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HSBC UK Raises Fixed-Rate Cash ISA to 4.5% With Up to £500 Cash Bonus

The move targets a pre–tax-year rush for ISA deposits in a crowded savings market.

Overview

  • HSBC UK, which on Monday raised its Fixed Rate Cash ISA to 4.5%, is pairing the rate with a tiered cash incentive.
  • Bonuses are £150 for £20,000–£49,999, £250 for £50,000–£99,999, and £500 for £100,000 or more, paid into HSBC current accounts.
  • To qualify, customers must add at least £500 within 30 days of opening and can transfer in existing ISAs.
  • The bank points savers who may need access during the fixed term to instant‑access options such as the Loyalty Cash ISA.
  • ISA accounts shield interest from tax, and activity typically peaks before the April 5 deadline, so banks push rates and bonuses to draw larger deposits.