Young saver

You should read this product information carefully in conjunction with our Savings Terms and Conditions and ID for customers to ensure you understand the features and conditions of what you are buying. Our savings accounts are only available to UK residents. We recommend you contact your local branch to make an appointment before delivering your completed application form.

Savings Features

Account name 
  • Young saver
What is the interest rate? 
    Interest rate band
    Interest rate
    £1+
    4.25% Gross/AER variable
  • Interest is variable and calculated daily and paid annually on 31 October or upon closure. Annual interest can be credited to this account, or another Newbury Building Society account or your bank account.
  • Rate of interest payable depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.
  • If the balance falls below the minimum operating balance, a variable rate of 1.50% gross/AER will be paid.
Can Newbury Building Society change the interest rate? 
  • You will be notified of any material downward rate change by letter or secure message.
  • The rate can be changed in accordance with our Savings terms and conditions. These can be accessed in branch and online at www.newbury.co.uk.
What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit? 
    Interest rate band
    Estimated balance

    £1+

    £1,042.50

  • This estimation is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect individual circumstances.
How do I open and manage my account? 
  • If you are opening your account without a deposit, the opening deposit must be made after the account has been approved and within 14 calendar days. Once the deposit is received, we will send the passbook to you. If the opening deposit is not received within 14 calendar days, then the account will be closed.
  • Available to those aged 17 and under.
  • The minimum opening and operating balance is £1.
  • The maximum balance is £50,000.
  • This account can be opened and operated in branch or via post.
  • Account holder/s must be resident in England or Wales.
Can I withdraw money? 
  • Withdrawals can be made:
  • Up to £500 cash per day in branch.
  • By cheque against cleared funds in branch or by post.
Additional information 
  • Tax status - From 6 April 2016, HMRC introduced a Personal Savings Allowance for individuals and as a result interest on savings is paid gross of tax. Your tax treatment will depend on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. For further information go to www.GOV.uk.
Important notes

Gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law.

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

WE HAVE NO CURRENT PLANS TO WITHDRAW THIS PRODUCT BUT IT MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • We will require identification for all parties on a savings account, please see ID for customers for details.
  • If we suspect the funds in the account do not belong to the child, we reserve the right to close the account and send a cheque made payable to the child.
  • Young savers can open and operate their own account once they reach 7 years old. Accounts for children under 7 years must be opened and operated by an adult.
  • On the 18th birthday of the account holder, we will automatically transfer the money in the Young Saver account to an easy access account. We will write to you to confirm this and let you know of any further options available to you.
  • Young saver account holders are members of the Society but do not hold voting rights until they are 18.
  • There are no charges for the normal operation of this account. See our Savings terms and conditions for more information.
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