Accounts for children

Interest rates

Rates correct as at 9th October 2008 but are subject to variation unless otherwise stated

The following sum shows how interest is calculated:
Daily Cleared Balance x Gross Annual Rate / 36500 = Daily Gross Interest

All previous interest rates are shown in small type and brackets below the current interest rates.

Bonus account

  Gross% AER% Interest Credited
£1 - £999
3.75 (4.25) 3.75 (4.25) Interest paid gross annually*. A bonus is paid on the Bonus Account if average balance is £50+. Bonus is £2 for account holders up to 12 yrs of age and £10 13-18 yrs.
£1,000 - £4,999 4.00 (4.50) 4.00 (4.50)
£5,000+ 4.25 (4.75) 4.25 (4.75)

Future Fund

 
  Gross% AER% Interest Credited
£1 - £999
3.75 (4.25) 3.75 (4.25) Interest paid gross annually*.
£1,000 - £4,999 4.00 (4.50) 4.00 (4.50)
£5,000+ 4.25 (4.75) 4.25 (4.75)

* provided account holder is eligible and form R85 is completed

How to apply

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