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Child trust funds: Best BuysBest buy

Investing the government's Child Trust Fund voucher in a high interest account is a must for every parent. You can top up the account to a maximum of £1,200 a year.

Child Trust Funds: cash vs share-based accounts

If you're unsure whether you should invest your child's Child Trust Fund voucher in cash or stocks and shares, you can always open a Which? Best Buy Child Trust Fund cash account until you've made up your mind. Then you can transfer the funds over at a later date.

Find out more about share-based Child Trust Funds and stakeholder Child Trust Funds in Features explained.

 

Which? Best Buy Child Trust Funds

Best Buy Child Trust Funds

Provider
and account
Best buy
Accept transfer Initial bonus Bonus (months) AER (%) Find out more
Shepshed Building Society Child trust fund Yes 0.0% n/a 4.75% Go to site
Can be operated at a branch or by post.
Chorley Building Society Child trust fund Yes 0.0% n/a 4.6% Go to site
Can be operated at a branch or by post.
Yorkshire Building Society Child trust fund
Yes 0.7% 12 4.5% Go to site
The 4.5% rate includes a temporary 0.7% bonus for 12 months. Operated at a branch or by post.
Skipton Building Society Child trust fund Yes 0.0% n/a 4.75% Go to site
Can be operated at a branch or by post.

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