Onshore
Issued in the UK, we pay the tax on any income and gains within the funds. This means basic rate taxpayers won’t pay any more income tax when the bond is cashed-in.
Save & invest
Helping you reach your life goals
Our range of UK and International investment accounts are designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever stage of life you’re at. Whether you want a straightforward investment bond to help make the most of your money, or an account that gives you greater flexibility and choice over your investments.
The different ways to invest with Canada Life
Offshore
Issued outside of the UK, often from Ireland and the Isle of Man. These bonds can be more tax-efficient and offer a wider range of investment options.
Accounts we offer
Select Account
A simple, onshore investment bond
- Simple, transparent charging structure
- Phased investment option
- Unlimited free switching between funds
- Regular withdrawals option
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Delta Account
A simple, offshore investment bond
- Unlimited free switching between funds
- Tax-efficient growth
- Invest in sterling, euro or US dollars
- Regular withdrawals option
Offshore Savings Account
A simple, tax-efficient savings plan
- Open an account with just £500 a month
- Tax-efficient growth
- Invest in sterling, euro or US dollars
- Flexible payment and withdrawal options
Premiere accounts
Premiere Account and Premiere Europe Account
Our most flexible offshore accounts
- Our widest range of investment options
- Tax-efficient growth
- Invest in sterling, euro or US dollars
- Regular withdrawals option
Elite and Prestige Account
Greater protection for large investments
- Minimum investment level of £1 million
- Unrivalled level of investor protection
- Tax-efficient growth
- Regular withdrawals option
What are the risks?
Just so you’re aware, we’re unable to change the terms of your annuity policy once we’ve set it up. Your income will stop when you die unless you opt to include death benefits. Inflation will reduce the spending power of your income, especially if you haven’t chosen a rising income. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax rules depend on the type of investment and individual circumstances and may change. Other annuity providers may provide you with a better outcome.
Compare investment products
| Select Account | Premiere Account | Premiere Europe Account | Delta Account | Elite and Prestige Accounts | Offshore Savings Account | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued from | Canada Life (UK) | Canada Life International (Isle of Man) | Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) | Canada Life International (Isle of Man) | CLI Institutional (Isle of Man) | Canada Life International (Isle of Man) |
| Minimum initial investment | £5,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £3,000 | £1 million | Zero (or £7,500 if regular premiums are not used) |
| Regular premium option | No | Yes, minimum of £2,500 a month | Yes, minimum of £2,500 a month | No | No | Yes, minimum of £500 a month |
| Investment choice | Over 150 insured UK life funds | Any permissible fund plus cash deposits and the segregated portfolio service | Any permissible fund plus cash deposits and the segregated portfolio service | Over 150 insured Isle of Man life funds | Any permissible fund plus cash deposits | Over 150 insured Isle of Man life funds |
| Maximum number of sub-policies | 999 | 99,999 | 99,999 | 10 | 998 | 10 |
| Bond currency | £ | £ $ € | £ $ € | £ $ € | £ $ € | £ $ € |
| Free fund switching | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Platform / DFM links | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Capital redemption option | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
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0345 606 0708
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0333 015 1382
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