How to open an ISA

You can get an Individual Savings Account (ISA) from:

  • banks
  • building societies
  • credit unions
  • friendly societies
  • stock brokers
  • peer-to-peer lending services
  • crowdfunding companies
  • other financial institutions

You’ll need your National Insurance number. You can find your National Insurance number online if you do not know it.

Contact your provider directly for more information about how to open an ISA with them.

Opening and managing an ISA for someone who lacks the mental capacity to do this for themselves

You can apply for and manage an ISA on someone’s behalf if:

To apply to become a financial affairs deputy: