- Free, instant access kid's savings account for under 16s
- Interest rate of 2.70%/2.67% AER/Gross p.a. (variable)
NatWest savings accounts for kids
Our savings account for parents and carers wanting to support their child's future by kickstarting their savings. Take a look at the key features of our First Saver account to find out if it's the best children's saving account for your family's needs.
- Free, instant access kid's saving account for under-16s.
- Hold the account in trust for your child, paying money in as you go until they turn 16.
- Easily managed in the NatWest app, alongside your other accounts.
Apply for a kid's savings account
Anyone is able to open a First Saver account as long as you're aged 18 or over, and opening the account in trust for a child who is under 16 years old.
Start saving for a kid's future
Build children’s savings in a way that suits you. Pop in £1 to get started. This account offers instant access so you can withdraw cash whenever you need to.
Manage kids' savings at any time
Once opened, you can manage the NatWest kid's account through our mobile app or online banking.
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How do I open and manage my NatWest kid's savings account?
Everything in order? It’s easy to work with NatWest to set up a bank account for a child. You’ll simply need to:
- Take a picture of the child’s ID. This could be their passport, or their UK birth/adoption certificate.
- Confirm your email address and mobile number.
- Use our mobile app, website or telephone service (mobile app criteria apply). To open a kids savings account in branch, bring along your own digital device, such as a mobile or tablet. Our staff can then guide you through the process.
- Remember that there’s no minimum deposit required to open the account. No minimum deposit needs to be made on a regular basis either and there is no maximum balance limit.
What’s involved when managing a First Saver account?
Here are the main things to keep in mind once your NatWest child account is up and running:
- We can only take instructions from the adult trustee. We can’t take any instructions from the child.
- You can use Round Ups with First Saver.
- When the child reaches the age they can manage the account themselves, (age 16 in Scotland or age 18 elsewhere in the UK), the trust arrangement remains in place until the adult trustee transfers the funds directly to the child.
Can I withdraw money from a kid's savings account?
Yes, the adult trustee can withdraw money from this NatWest kids account without any notice. Just remember that daily limits will apply when making online, telephone or mobile banking withdrawals. You can learn more about these limits online or by contacting telephone banking.
Kids savings accounts - FAQs
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