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I handle joint internet banking for myself and my husband. Our online account happens to have been created using my husband's personal details.

While logged in under this account (as usual) I attempted to open an ISA in my name. Despite entering all my personal details, the ISA was nonetheless created in my husband's name.

Before realizing this, I deposited the maximum yearly amount. Because my husband already has a Stocks & Shares ISA in his name (to which we contribute a small amount each month), he has now effectively over-contributed for this year.

What happens now?

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  • You will only get relief for £15k(combined). What is stopping you from withdrawing the amount and putting it in your name ?
    – DumbCoder
    Commented Feb 2, 2015 at 9:58
  • @DumbCoder that not how ISA's work take it out you lose it
    – Pepone
    Commented Feb 2, 2015 at 23:05
  • @Pepone - Yes I know that. My assumption was they might have different banks for their stocks and shares ISA and cash ISA.
    – DumbCoder
    Commented Feb 3, 2015 at 9:07
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    @DumbCoder I imagine there's a risk that, since some of the cash contribution apparently happened before the S&S contributions, that if HMRC got wind of it they might declare that some of the S&S contributions were invalid. If that happens, and the OP has already withdrawn valid cash contributions, a portion of the allowance may well be wasted.
    – Nigel Harper
    Commented Feb 3, 2015 at 13:24

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You should speak to HMRC about the correct way to unpick this.

The ISA helpline number is 0300 200 3312.

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