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Account name
Barclays Children's Savings
What is the interest rate?
Effective from 1 September 2023
Balance |
Gross rate per year % |
AER % |
---|---|---|
£1+ |
2.65 |
2.68 |
£10,000+ |
1.15 |
1.16 |
Interest is calculated daily using your statement balance and is paid on the first working day of each month.
Interest rates on the Barclays Children’s Savings account are banded. This means you’ll earn the higher rate of interest on the first £10,000 of your balance, and the lower rate of interest on your additional balance over £10,000.
Yes, rates are variable. We can increase or decrease the interest rates for the reasons set out in our ‘Barclays and you’ booklet, which is available in branch, or you can read our Terms and conditions for Personal customers. Both also explain when we may change the interest rates, and the notice we’ll give you.
Deposit amount |
Estimated value after a year |
---|---|
£1,000 |
£1,026.84 |
£10,000 |
£10,266.40 |
The estimated value is based on no change to the interest rate during 12 months and no withdrawals made.
You can open this account from £1 – there’s no maximum balance. This can be done in a branch, or by using Video Banking. For more information, read our ‘How to apply’ section.
If you already bank with us, you can manage your account in a branch, or through Online Banking, the Barclays app or Telephone Banking.
To apply for this account, you must be
Yes, you can access your money anytime.
After the child reaches 18, we’ll convert the account to an adult instant-access account. Before doing so, we’ll contact you to tell you the terms that will apply to that account – unless you advise us otherwise.
Download the terms and conditions [PDF, 128KB] for our Barclays Children’s Savings account to learn more.
Depending on whether you already bank with us, you can apply using Video Banking, or in a branch.
Apply using Video Banking
If you already bank with us, you can apply over a video appointment. You’ll need to be the child’s parent or guardian and have their birth certificate to hand for your appointment.
Appointments last around 45 minutes. We can only open one account at a time – you’ll need to make a new appointment for each account you’d like to open.
If you don’t already bank with us, you can apply in a branch. Please bring the child’s birth certificate and some proof of your ID and address.
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