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How to top up your cash ISA

Making an additional deposit is easy, you can choose to add to your account in the following ways:

top up in a branch

Visit your nearest branch1 and deposit by cash or cheque2.

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top up by post

There are two options to choose from if you are applying by post:

  • send a cheque to our Head Office address stated below
  • transfer from an existing Northern Rock account (not online operated) by sending your written instructions along with the passbook, if applicable, to the address below:

Savings Department
Northern Rock House,
Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 4PL.

top up online

If you are transferring from an existing Northern Rock account that is operated online, follow these simple steps:

  • log on to your online account
  • select 'Northern Rock Transfer' from the 'Take Money Out' menu option
  • transfer the top up amount to your Cash ISA (Your account number will appear in the top right hand corner of your statement and will contain 5 numbers followed by a letter, then a hyphen, then a further 5 numbers.)

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other electronic options

You can also choose to transfer funds electronically in the following ways:

  • via telegraphic transfer (CHAPS3) by asking your bank to send us a payment quoting your account number and the following:
Sort code:08-02-65
Account number:50048407
Reference:Your Cash ISA account number and your name
  • other electronic means (Faster Payments Service, BACS, Standing Order) by asking your bank to send us a payment quoting your account number and the following details:
Sort code:08-61-15
Account number:00000515
Reference:Your Cash ISA account number

transfer your cash ISA from another provider

If you have a Cash ISA with another provider and you wish to transfer your funds to Northern Rock, all you need to do is complete a transfer authority form and we’ll do the rest!

You can download the transfer authority form, complete one in a branch or contact us on 0845 600 7301*.

Please note that transfers of Cash ISAs from other providers are not permitted with our ISA Breaker account.

Download the Transferring your Cash ISA guide which outlines the typical Cash ISA to Cash ISA transfer process.

remember

Please note that under HM Revenue & Customs guidelines, you can only subscribe to one Cash ISA in this tax year (6 April 2011 to 5 April 2012).

From 6 April 2011 the overall ISA subscription limit increased to £10,680 (Cash and Stocks and Shares) of which up to £5,340 can be saved in a Cash ISA with one provider.

The changes in subscription limits do not affect your ability to withdraw from your account, please refer to the terms and conditions and account information you received upon opening your Cash ISA for further details.

If you have any questions about your Cash ISA please use our ask a question facility or contact us on 0845 600 1568*.

  • 1. Not all of our branches can offer full banking services. Any facility which is not available at your local branch, excluding cash deposits and general cash transactions, can be processed at our Head Office.
  • 2. Please make the cheque payable to 'Northern Rock for the account of (insert account holder's name)' and crossed 'A/c Payee Only'. Please ensure you sign and date the cheque and also include your Account Number on the reverse.
  • 3. A charge of £35 will be incurred for a CHAPS transfer