UK Cash ISA Compound Growth & Tax Shelter Calculator (2026/27)

Shelter up to £20,000 per tax year inside a UK Cash ISA in 2026/27 so 100% of your compound interest remains permanently free from UK Income Tax.

ISA Balance (5.0% AER) Annual Tax-Free Interest Higher-Rate Tax Saved (vs Non-ISA)
£20,000 (1-Year Allowance) £1,000 / year £200 / year saved after £500 PSA
£40,000 (2-Year ISA Pot) £2,000 / year £600 / year saved (40% band)
£60,000 (3-Year ISA Pot) £3,000 / year £1,000 / year saved (40% band)

Frequently Asked Questions (2026/27 & 2027/28 UK Rules)

Is the UK Cash ISA allowance changing in April 2027?

For 2026/27 the overall ISA limit is £20,000. Under the April 2027/28 reforms, savers under age 65 face a £12,000 annual cap on Cash ISA subscriptions (within the £20,000 total ISA limit), while savers aged 65+ retain the full £20,000 Cash ISA allowance.

Authoritative UK Calculators & 2027/28 Early Access