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A reply can open the door to email, text and call scams

When a message seems urgent... email, text message and phone call scams can steal access before you notice...

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 Read more

Moving abroad? Your UK bank may disrupt NS&I access

Moving abroad and using NS&I outside the UK? Product rules, tax residence and your UK bank account can...

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 Read more

Joint savings accounts can leave one saver locked out

No, joint savings accounts are not always the safest shared pot: both holders can usually withdraw, even...

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 Read more

Don't assume you can withdraw your child's savings

When a child turns 16... taking ownership of child savings may change who manages it, but not always who...

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 Read more

Spot NS&I scam emails, texts, calls and fake sites

Is an NS&I email, text message, phone call and website real? Check it safely before sharing codes, logging...

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Read more

Protect NS&I accounts from email, text and phone scams

NS&I account security: phishing, email, text and phone scams can look genuine... check the contact safely,...

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 Read more

Don’t assume NS&I Direct Saver works like an ISA

Need a safe place for cash in England? NS&I Direct Saver: rates, access and eligibility can change, so...

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 Read more

Take control of NS&I savings at 16 or for an adult

Managing savings for an adult and taking control of NS&I money... starts with proving who may give the...

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 Read more

Don’t mistake access for ownership of a child’s savings

To take ownership of a child’s savings... first separate account access from legal ownership, age rules...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 Read more