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Triodos Bank Children's Savings Accounts

If your ambition is to set your children up financially and to take an ethical approach to savings, it might be worth considering opening a Triodos Bank children's savings account. Open to young savers aged 0 to 18, funds can be transferred to another Triodos account or withdrawn when the child reaches 18.

Triodos Bank children's savings accounts enable customers to:

  • Start saving with an initial investment of just £25
  • Pay in funds by standing order or in lump sums
  • Receive a bonus of 1 per cent at the end of five, eight and 10 years (conditions apply)

Triodos bank was founded in the Netherlands in 1980, while its UK office opened in 1995. The company offers a range of banking services but is committed to only lending money to organisations and businesses with positive social, environmental and cultural objectives. Opening a Triodos Bank children's savings account could help give you peace of mind, allowing you to store up funds for your child's future and do your bit for the planet.

Triodos Bank Children's Savings Accounts
ProviderAccount NameRate
(AER)		Minimum AgeMaximum Age
Triodos BankTriodos Young Saver 0.20% 0 18
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17.25%3 YearsApply Now >
This structured capital protected deposit plan offers a maximum return of 17.25% at maturity. Also available for Cash ISA and Cash ISA transfer.
7.00%6 YearsApply Now >
A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan designed to pay 7.00% annual income. Also available as a cash ISA and ISA transfer.
3.30%1 YearApply Now >
3.30% gross/AER fixed for 1 year. £1,000 minimum opening balance. Withdraw cash early if you need to (subject to loss of interest).

*Income payments and returns are dependent on the performance of the FTSE 100 index.

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested.

Investments in Stocks & Shares ISAs do not contain the same degree of capital security as investments in deposits. Stocks and shares ISAs are designed as medium to long term investments of, for example, five years or more. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.

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