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Should I request a full or partial withdrawal?

You can request a partial withdrawal for a specific amount, a full withdrawal of the customers’ current balance (which will include any accrued interest or investment gains/losses if applicable but won’t include any pending LISA bonuses), or a full withdrawal plus any pending bonuses once we receive them from HMRC.

If your customer holds a Stocks & Shares LISA, we cannot guarantee the final amount you will receive as their balance is subject to market fluctuations until their funds have been sold. If a withdrawal of a specific amount is requested, we will sell down a portion of their holdings according to this instruction, but you may receive more or less than the requested amount.

Please discuss these options with the customer if you are unsure which option to choose.

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Capital at risk. All investing should be for the longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

A 25% government penalty applies if you withdraw money from a Lifetime ISA for any reason other than buying your first home (up to £450,000) or for retirement, and you may get back less than you paid into your Lifetime ISA.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Payments you make into your pension won’t be accessible until the minimum pension age (currently 55, increasing to age 57 from 2028). Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

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