Children's savings accounts Best Rate accounts
The table below shows the best children's savings accounts currently available. If your child is eligible, check out our guide on Junior Cash Isas for more information.
| Provider | AER £10+ AER help | Free gift | Max age | Access Access help | Customer score Customer score help | Find out more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton BS Leap Issue 2  | 2.75% | Yes | 17 years old |
| 56% |  |
| Mansfield BS Young Saver  | 2.50% | Yes | 17 years old |
| n/a | |
| Stafford Railway BS First Track  | 2.25% | No | 18 years old |
| n/a | |
| Chelsea BS Ready Steady Save  | 2.00% | No | 15 years old |
| 51% | |
| Charity Bank Small Steps Account  | 2.00% | No | 16 years old |
| n/a | |
| Beverley BS Young Saver  | 2.00% | No | 17 years old |
| n/a | |
| Chorley BS Young Chorleian  | 2.00% | No | 16 years old |
| n/a | |
| Halifax Young Saver  | 2.00% | No | 15 years old |
| 45% | |
| Virgin Money Young Saver  | 2.00% | No | 15 years old |
| 54% | |
| Yorkshire BS One Day  | 1.75% | No | 20 years old |
| 64% | |
Help
AER
AER is annual equivalent rate and shows how much interest you'll receive in one year.
Access
Key:
- Branch
- Internet
- Postal
- Telephone
Customer score
Which? member score based on customer satisfaction and likelihood of recommending company to friend/family member.
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How we choose Best Rate savings accounts for children
We've searched the whole market to find these Best Rate children's savings accounts.
Some accounts are available for certain age groups only, so check the table carefully to make sure your child would be eligible. Some accounts offer a free gift when you take out the account.
All the accounts are easy-access, so there's no notice period or penalties for withdrawals, and most children won't have to pay tax on their savings as they have their own personal allowance.
- Providers must be fully covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
- There must be no restrictions on withdrawals from instant access accounts
- The accounts are available up to a maximum age limit, and this varies from account to account. Some also have a minimum age and we tell you if this is the case.
- All of our Best Rate accounts are standalone (not tied to the purchase of another product and not available via third-party organisations or comparison sites) and available nationally, but it's worth checking the rates paid by smaller building societies in your area to see if they can do a little better
- Accounts are available at a branch, by post, phone or internet and all displayed show the annual effective rate (AER) before tax. With most, you have to wait a few days to get at your savings – until either the cheque arrives or the money has been transferred to another account. However, if you need instant access to your money, choose an account with a cashcard
- For more saving options for kids, take a look at our Junior Isa reviews
- For money saving ideas, look at our guide to getting free stuff
- Or take a look at our guide to childcare vouchers
