Budget 2005
Budget 2005 created an exemption from a second or subsequent charge to stamp duty when switching accounts within an institution, or from one institution to another. These exemptions take effect from 2 April 2005 when switching credit cards or charge cards.
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If you switch accounts after 2 April 2005 you should pay the stamp duty to old Bank/Card Issuer on closing the account. It will be requested in your final statement. Your old Bank/Card Issuer will then issue you with a Letter of Closure. This letter will confirm that you have paid the stamp duty for the period in question. You should present this letter to your new Bank/Card Issuer, who will not bill you for stamp duty for that period.