Children's savings
Give a child you care about the best possible financial head start in life
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Plans with guaranteed amounts -
Save for university, house deposit or first car -
Monthly, annual and lump sum plans available
Why save for a child?
There are a number of ways you can protect a child’s financial future, and by starting today you could help provide for further education, their first car, or a house deposit.
Take a look at our simple children's savings products below; if you are unsure about which to choose, you'll find more info on each product page and in the help & support section, you could also use our handy product selector tool below.
Our products for children
Investment Junior ISA
Give your child a financial head start in life with our Junior ISA and watch the tax-free savings grow
- Save from as little as £10 a month
- Top-ups can be made by anyone
- 2020/21 interim bonus rate is 3.75%
Children's Tax Exempt Savings Plan
It's never too early to start saving for a child you care about, our Tax Exempt Savings Plan provides an additional tax-free allowance in addition to their Junior ISA
- Anyone can open a plan
- Choose a plan between 10 and 25 years
- Save from £5 a month
Children's Regular Savings Plan
Want to save a little extra for a child's future? Our Regular Savings Plan gives you the ability to save over your tax exempt savings plan allowance
- Save for the longer-term
- Perfect way to save for something special
- Guaranteed final amount on maturity plus possible bonuses
Children's Investment Bond
Invest in a child's financial future with this medium to long-term lump sum investment
- Invest a lump sum between £1,000 and £100,000
- Guaranteed minimum return of 103% after five years
- Quick and easy application process
Child Trust Fund (Stakeholder Account)
Originally set up by the government, a Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term tax-free savings account for children. You can no longer apply for a new Child Trust Fund because the scheme is now closed.
- Transfer an existing CTF to us
- Find out if your child could already have a CTF
- Junior ISA alternative available
Help & support See all help & support articles
We are here for you at all stages of your journey; our support articles cover a broad range of topics, and are designed to put you in control of your money.
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