To open an account you must be permanently resident in the UK. A parent, guardian or relative can open an account on behalf of a child and, as trustee, will operate the account until the child is able to do so. Simply call into your local branch and complete an application form. Identification requirements can be obtained from your local branch or by contacting us.
This account is intended solely for the child’s benefit, and all funds deposited legally belong to the child. The trustee is responsible for managing the account in the child’s best interests and withdrawals must be made for the benefit of the child.
When you open your account you will receive a passbook. The account can be opened and operated through our branches only. You can save up to £100 per month, with a maximum of one account per child. The account has a 12-month term and pays 5.50% Gross/AER Variable.
You can make more than one deposit each month provided the maximum monthly investment of £100 is not exceeded.
You can make deposits by one, or a combination of, the following ways:
• Branch visit • Standing Order • Post • Internal transfer from an existing Hanley account
You may make up to two penalty-free withdrawals per tax year (6 April to 5 April). Any additional withdrawals will be subject to 30 days’ loss of interest on the amount withdrawn.
At the end of the 12-month term, the account will mature and the balance, together with any interest earned, will be transferred to a suitable Instant Access Account.
Once the account has been opened it can be managed in branch and/or via the post.