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ISA rules are changing. Here’s what you need to know.

As part of the 2025 Autumn Budget, the total ISA allowance remains at £20,000, but from April 2026, a new cap limits Cash ISAs to £12,000.

This means that to make full use of your allowance, at least £8,000 must now go into a Stocks & Shares ISA.

The good news? Nothing is lost. The shift is simply toward investments.

Over 65? You’re exempt. Your full £20,000 Cash ISA allowance remains.

Prosper is here to help you make most of your Stocks & Shares ISA with zero platform, transfer, or exit fees. We even go the extra mile to refund fund fees on 30+ leading ETFs from the likes of BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity. Uninvested cash doesn’t earn interest.

Capital at risk. Investments can go down as well as up.

Block out the ISA noise

This tax year, clarity is in short supply. Cut through the clutter with a flexible Stocks & Shares ISA designed for investors who know the difference.

Pay no platform or transfer fees to access over 200 expertly selected funds, including 30+ leading ETFs with refunded fund charges.

Capital is at risk. Investments can go down as well as up.

What's all the fuss about?

If you’ve taken a train, opened a newspaper or glanced at your phone today, you’ve probably seen an ISA ad or five. Ours included. Millions are spent on marketing at this time of the year. But beyond the colour and slogans, what’s really on offer?

What's a Stocks & Shares ISA?

A Stocks & Shares Individual Savings Account (ISA) lets you invest your money in the stock market tax-free. Every tax year, you can invest up to £20,000 without paying capital gains or income tax on your earnings.

With a flexible ISA, you can take money out and put it back in the same tax year in the same ISA or any other ISA without using up your allowance, but only if the money was added this tax year.

Money from previous tax years (i.e. before 6 April 2025) can only be put back into the same ISA it was withdrawn from or must be formally transferred between providers to avoid affecting your annual limit.

Why the rush?

The tax year ends on 5 April 2026. After that, your £20,000 ISA allowance resets and any unused portion expires. That’s why you see the annual rush.

If you plan to use this year’s allowance, Prosper’s flexible Stocks & Shares ISA takes just minutes to open.

Capital is at risk.

The ISA you deserve, not the one you settled for

Fee-free

Pick from 200+ funds with zero platform, transfer, or exit fees. Invest up to £20,000 each tax year, free from UK income and capital gains tax.

Uninvested cash doesn't earn interest.

Refunded fund fees

Access 30+ ETFs from top-tier asset managers such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity, with all fund manager fees fully refunded back to you.

Easy, free transfers

Effortlessly combine your existing ISAs into one powerful Stocks & Shares ISA. Enjoy full flexibility to add or withdraw money at any time, without affecting your £20,000 annual allowance.

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30+ ETFs with absolutely no fund fees

We are the only business we know that refunds the fees on over 30 funds from the best known asset managers around the world.

We bring you a curated selection of sectors, categories, geographies, and currencies to create the portfolio to match your needs and interests.

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£0 annual platform fee

On any portfolio size.

30+ ETFs with refunded fund fees

From the likes of BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity. Low, varying charges on other funds.

Cash marketplace with 50+ products

Market-beating rates from trusted UK banks with FSCS protection.

Access to private markets

Only available to professional investors.

Pay-as-you-go financial guidance

First session FREE, then £200 per hour (VAT excluded).

No interest paid on uninvested cash

Or cash held in the Prosper Wallet.

£625 annual platform fee

On a £250,000 investment (0.25%). Reduced rates for higher balances.

Varying annual ongoing charges

Charges ranging from 0.31% to 0.50% for different funds.

Cash Savings Hub

No access to private markets

No access to financial guidance

Interest paid on uninvested cash

But they retain a portion.

£1,125 annual platform fee

On a £250,000 investment.(0.45%). Reduced rates for higher balances.

Varying annual ongoing charges

Average 0.81% annual ongoing charge across the range of funds.

Access to multiple products from banking partners

No access to private markets

No access to financial guidance

Interest paid on uninvested cash

But they retain a portion.

£179.88–£479.88 annual platform fee

On a £250,000 investment. Based on selected flat-fee plan: Plus (£14.99/mo) or Premium (£39.99/mo).

Varying annual ongoing charges

Charges ranging from 0.10% to 1.00%+ for different funds.

Access to Flagstone's cash deposit platform

No access to private markets

No access to financial guidance

Interest paid on uninvested cash

But they retain a portion.

£1,137 annual platform fee

On a £250,000 investment (0.45% + £12 subscription).

Varying annual ongoing charges

Charges ranging from 0.17% to 0.25%+ for different funds.

No savings marketplace

No access to private markets

Moneybox Aurora not yet available on all accounts

Interest paid on uninvested cash

But they retain a portion.

Sources: Unbiased, Prosper, AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, interactive investor, Moneybox.

Bring your ISAs together

Already have an ISA elsewhere? Consolidating your ISAs into one powerful Prosper Stocks & Shares ISA makes managing your money easier, and more rewarding.

You’ll get a clear view of your investments in one place, benefit from our zero platform and transfer fees, and unlock fund fee refunds on 30+ top ETFs. Less hassle, more growth.

We retain interest on cash left uninvested in investment products and any cash held in your Prosper Wallet. We do this unapologetically because it aligns our incentives with yours. We want your money invested and growing, not sitting idle.

How to open your free ISA

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Download the Prosper app

Sign up for free in minutes. The Prosper app is available on iOS and Android, giving you secure, 24/7 access to your investments from your phone.

Open or transfer your ISA

It only takes a couple of minutes to open your flexible Stocks & Shares ISA. Already have an ISA elsewhere? You can transfer it in with zero transfer fees. Uninvested cash doesn't earn interest.

Start investing, tax-free

Choose from 200+ professionally curated funds, including 30+ ETFs from top providers like Vanguard, BlackRock and Fidelity. Prefer a ready-made option? Our Standard Fund offers a diversified, low-cost starting point. Capital at risk.

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FAQs

What is a Stocks & Shares ISA?

A Stocks & Shares ISA is a type of tax-efficient investment account offered by the UK government. It allows you to invest in things like shares, bonds and funds without paying tax on any capital gains or dividends.

Each tax year (6 April to 5 April), you can contribute up to £20,000 into ISAs. Any profits made within this limit are completely tax-free.

What is a Cash ISA?

A Cash ISA (Individual Savings Account) is a savings account that allows you to earn interest on your money tax-free, meaning you don’t pay income tax on the interest you earn.

What is the ISA allowance?

The ISA allowance is the amount the government lets you save or invest tax-free each tax year: currently £20,000.

This is a use-it-or-lose-it allowance. If you don’t use the full amount by 5 April, the unused portion doesn’t roll over to the next year.

How is the Prosper Cash ISA different from a regular savings account?

The main difference is tax treatment. Interest earned in a Cash ISA is tax-free, while interest on a standard savings account may count towards your personal savings allowance.

The Prosper Cash ISA uses the same easy access savings product as the Prosper Simple Saver, which is powered by Griffin Bank Ltd and tracks the Bank of England base rate. The difference is that, within the ISA, any interest you earn is not subject to tax.

What makes an ISA flexible?

With a flexible ISA, you can take money out and put it back in the same tax year in the same ISA or any other ISA without using up your allowance, but only if the money was added this tax year.

Money from previous tax years (i.e. before 6 April 2025) can only be put back into the same ISA it was withdrawn from or must be formally transferred between providers to avoid affecting your annual limit.

Who can open a Prosper Cash ISA?

To open a Prosper Cash ISA, you must:

• be a UK resident for tax purposes,

• be aged 18 or over and

• have a National Insurance number.

Am I eligible to open a Stocks & Shares ISA?

To be eligible to open a Stocks & Shares ISA, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 18 or over

• Be a UK resident for tax purposes

Is my money protected?

Yes. Money in your Prosper Cash ISA is held with Griffin Bank Ltd (Firm Reference Number 970920) and is eligible for protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

FSCS protection covers up to £120,000 per person, per authorised bank. Remember, if you have other deposits with the same bank or group, the protection applies to all eligible deposits up to £120,000. 

For example, this limit applies across all eligible accounts you hold with Griffin Bank Ltd, including your Cash ISA, Prosper wallet and any other savings you may have with Griffin Bank.

How many ISAs can I have?

You can have multiple ISAs (Cash, Stocks & Shares, Innovative Finance, Lifetime) at once, even of the same type from different providers, as long as you don't exceed the total annual £20,000 ISA allowance across all your accounts.

For example, if you invest £15,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA, you’ll have £5,000 remaining to allocate to the same or another ISA that year.

What is a flexible ISA?

A flexible ISA lets you withdraw money and put it back without using more of your ISA allowance.
You can only replace up to the amount you withdrew, and only before the tax year ends. 

Is there a minimum investment to get started?

No. At Prosper, we believe investing should be open to everyone, so there's no minimum deposit required to begin.

What is the difference between a Cash ISA and a Stocks & Shares ISA?

A Cash ISA works like a traditional savings account. Your money earns interest and is protected from losses. It is suitable for short-term savings (1–2 years).

In a Stocks & Shares ISA, your money is invested in the stock market, giving it the potential to grow more significantly over the long term (typically 5+ years). However, the value of your investments can go down as well as up.

Are there any fees?

No, Prosper doesn’t charge any platform, transfer, transaction or exit fees. We also refund fund management charges on 30+ ETFs from the likes of BlackRock, Vanguard and Fidelity, meaning more of your money stays invested and working for your future.

How does Prosper make money?

We retain the interest on uninvested cash and balances in the Prosper wallet. We do this unapologetically because it aligns our incentives with yours. We want your money invested and growing, not sitting idle.

We also charge for access to private market funds and take a share of the fees you pay for financial guidance. As we grow, we’ll continue to introduce new services with fair pricing, but the core experience stays low-cost and clear.

What is the difference between a Cash ISA and a Stocks & Shares ISA?

A Cash ISA works like a traditional savings account. Your money earns interest and is protected from losses, but the growth is typically modest. It is suitable for short-term savings (1–2 years).

In a Stocks & Shares ISA, your money is invested in the stock market, giving it the potential to grow more significantly over the long term (typically 5+ years). However, the value of your investments can go down as well as up.

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