We're here to support you and make managing your savings easier. The table below details the estimated processing times for some of our common processes. Please note, these estimated times may increase if we need to contact you for further information.
| Process | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|
| One-off withdrawal | If enough cash is available, we’ll usually process your request within three working days. Please allow an additional one to two working days for the Faster payment to reach your bank account. If there isn’t enough cash available and sell downs are required to fund the withdrawal, please allow 13 working days in total. |
| GIA to ISA transfer | It typically takes three working days for us to process your request and five to seven working days for the request to complete. |
| Single contribution (top up) | Payments by bank transfer – it typically takes three to five working days from when the money is sent to us to process your request and purchase units in investments chosen. Payments by cheque – please allow five working days from when we receive the cheque for your cheque to clear and purchase units in investments chosen. |
| Transfer in (cash) | Transfers in are dependent on your previous provider, and the time taken to transfer cash can vary. Once we receive the money, it typically takes three to five working days to apply it and purchase units in the investments chosen. |
| Transfer in (re-registration) |
As re-registration (in-specie) transfers involve several parties this can take up to eight weeks to complete. This can be much quicker if your previous provider allows us to use electronic re-registration. |
| Transfer out (cash) | If enough cash is available, we’ll usually process your request within three working days. Please allow an additional three to five working days for the BACS payment to reach the receiving provider’s bank account. If there isn’t enough cash available and we need to sell funds, please allow 13 working days in total. |
| Transfer out (re-registration) |
As re-registration (in-specie) transfers involve several parties this can take up to eight weeks to complete. This can be much quicker if your previous provider allows us to use electronic re-registration. |
| Switch funds | It typically takes three working days for us to process your request and five to seven working days for the switch to complete. On occasions, it may take longer depending on the investments you are selling and buying. |
| Set up a direct debit | Please allow up to six working days for us to action your request. Once we’ve submitted your direct debit set up instruction to your bank, it can take a further 12 working days before money can be collected. Where a direct debit is fully set up online this process will be quicker. |
| Updating client records | It can take up to six working days to action your request. Please make sure that you’ve sent us any supporting documents we need as outlined on the form or online application. |