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Child Trust Funds

Child Trust Funds (CTF) were introduced in 2002 to encourage saving for children. Though they’ve since been replaced by Junior ISAs, those with existing accounts or vouchers get to keep their Child ...

Index-linked savings accounts

Index-linked savings accounts are fixed-term deposits. You agree to leave your money in the account for a certain number of years. In exchange, you’ll get an interest rate that’s linked to inflati...

Cash savings at a glance

Choosing between savings options is easier than it looks. There are hundreds of accounts, but only a few types of account – some for easy access to emergency funds, some for saving regularly and som...

Junior ISAs

By starting to save early, you can put your children on the path to a solid financial future. Junior ISAs let you save and invest on behalf of a child under 18. And with no tax on the earnings, the mo...

Saving for your children

Saving for a child today is a wonderful gift for their future. Not only can they start their adult lives with some savings in hand, but getting kids involved early with saving also helps them learn im...

Sharia-compliant savings

Sharia-compliant accounts provide the same day-to-day banking services as mainstream current accounts. However, they don’t give you a return on your money or offer overdraft facilities as the princi...

Credit union savings accounts

In credit unions members pool their savings and lend to one another. Members have something in common, such as the same employer, trade union, attending a specific place of worship or living in the sa...

Premium Bonds

First introduced in 1956, Premium Bonds are now owned by around 23 million people in the UK. Here you can find out what Premium Bonds are, when they might be a good investment and how to go about buyi...

Regular savings accounts

With a regular savings account, you commit to paying in a certain amount each month. In return, the bank or building society gives you a higher interest rate than you’d get with their current accoun...

Saving for Christmas

It’s a good idea to save ahead for Christmas. Dedicated Christmas savings schemes can help you to avoid dipping into your cash too early and make sure you have enough money up-front to pay for gifts...

Savings Bonds

Savings Bonds are interest paying deposit products offered by banks and building societies and occasionally National Savings and Investments (NS&I) for a set term. A bond of this type is really a fixe...

Instant access savings accounts

These are accounts that pay interest and allow you to withdraw money whenever you need it. You can save as little or as much as you want each month. You can often open an account with an initial depos...

School fee plan

School fee plans are designed to help parents and guardians pay school fees. They often come with some measure of protection for your investment and can be tailored to your individual circumstances an...

Cash ISAs

Cash ISAs (sometimes called NISAs) are savings accounts that pay interest that is free of income tax. When might a Cash ISA be for you? ...

Help to Buy ISA FAQ

Help to Buy ISAs are a tempting proposition for first-time buyers, but how do they work? We’ve pulled together some of the most common questions, including who can get one and how much you can save....

Lifetime ISAs – how they work

Lifetime ISAs (also known as LISAs) are a new type of ISA created to help people save for their first home or retirement. If you take out a Lifetime ISA, the Government will give you a bonus worth 25%...

Lifetime ISA FAQ

Want to know more about Lifetime ISAs? In this guide, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Do my Lifet...

Help to Buy ISA or Lifetime ISA?

If you’re looking to make the most of your savings, you’re probably interested in getting a Lifetime ISA, or a Help to Buy ISA. If you manage your finances well, both can prove a great way to make...

Help to Save explained

Help to Save is a new savings scheme for people on low incomes who are claiming certain benefits. Help to Save gives you a bonus payment from the government of up to 50% (half) on savings paid into th...

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