Account Name |
Cash Junior ISA |
What is the interest rate? |
4.15% Variable Gross Interest*/AER†
Interest is calculated on a daily basis, and is paid tax free annually on 31st March.
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Can Cumberland Building Society change the interest rate? |
Yes – The rate of interest paid on money in your account is variable and may be changed by us. Where we do so, we will give you reasonable notice in advance of the change.
Examples of when changes may happen include a change in the Bank of England base rate, or market condition changes such as, general interest rates changes on similar accounts offered by other savings account providers.
For further details, please read clause 8.7-8.9 in our Savings & Current Account Terms & Conditions leaflet. |
What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit? |
If £1,000 was deposited in the account on opening on 1 April, assuming no further deposits or withdrawals are made, on 31 March the account, including interest balance would be £1041.50.
This figure is for illustrative purposes only. |
How do I open and manage my account? |
This account is available to open for customers under 18 years of age who do not hold a Child Trust Fund. The account can be opened at any Cumberland branch. Only parents or guardians with parental responsibility can open the account on behalf of the child.
New customers must live within our operating area.
- Minimum balance £50
- Maximum balance £500,000
A minimum balance of £50 must be maintained in the account. If the account balance falls below this at any time, the account may be closed.
In the current tax year, you can deposit up to £9000. Once this limit has been reached, no further payments can be accepted by the account will continue to earn interest. Your allowance will refresh the following tax year.You can manage your account by:
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Can I withdraw money? |
No – withdrawals are not permitted from this account. The only exception to this is if the child becomes terminally ill or dies. On the account holder’s 18th birthday, the account will be transferred to a Cash ISA with instant access and the holder will be able to make withdrawals.
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Additional Information |
No bonus payment applies to this account.
Pay into the account at any time, subject to the Cash Junior ISA limit in the tax year.
All payments to the Cash Junior ISA are classified as a gift to the child, and as such cannot be repaid to the subscriber if at a later date the subscriber changes their mind.
This account can only be opened as a share account.
For full details of our Cash Junior ISAs, including fixed rate products (when available), please refer to our separate leaflet, available from any branch.
For full details of our Variable Rate products please refer to our separate leaflet.
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1. Tax free rate of interest is the rate payable, under current legislation, where interest is exempt from income tax. (Your tax benefits will be lost if your ISA ceases to be tax exempt).
2. Annual equivalent rate (AER) illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year