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Children's West Brom Access Account

Start saving for your future with access to your money up to six times per account year.

At a glance

  • You’ll get a variable interest rate of 2.35% gross p.a./AER.
  • You can open this account if you are aged 15 or under.
  • You can take your money out at any time. Any more than six times and you’ll get a lower rate of 1.45% gross p.a./AER variable for the rest of the account year (1 April – 31 March). At the start of the new account year, your account will go back to the higher interest rate available at that time.
  • You can start saving with as little as £1.
  • We’ll pay your interest yearly.

Ready to apply?

Before you get started, please make sure you've read the summary box and terms & conditions below.

How to apply

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Keeping your money safe

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Your eligible deposits with West Bromwich Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme. Any deposits you hold above the £85,000 limit are not covered.

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Things to note

  • You can save up to £100,000.
  • You can register for our savings portal and view your account online.
  • When you open an account, we may need to confirm your identity. For full details please refer to the Important information on identification leaflet.
  • All rates quoted are correct as at 03/02/2026.
2.35% Gross p.a./AER Variable
Interest Tier Annual
£1 - £100,000 AER 2.35% Gross 2.35%
If seven or more withdrawals are made AER 1.45% Gross 1.45%
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Summary box

Account name

Children's West Brom Access Account

What is the interest rate?

Interest Tier Annual Monthly
AER Gross AER Gross
We’ll pay your interest once a year on 31 March and you’ll be able to access it from the next working day (this includes Saturdays). We can add it to your account or pay it into another account.
£1 - £100,000 2.35% 2.35% N/A N/A
If seven or more withdrawals are made 1.45% 1.45% N/A N/A

Can the West Brom change the interest rate?

Yes. The interest rate is variable, so it can go up or down at any time. 

If the interest rate on your account goes down, and the balance in your account is £100 or more, we’ll write to you to let you know.

For details about why we may change the interest rate, as well as how and when we’ll let you know, please refer to sections 5d) and 5e) of our General Terms and Conditions (which are available in our branches and on our website). 

All our savings interest rates are available to view in our branches and online. 

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1,000 deposit?

Deposit amount

Estimated value after 12 months

£1,000

£1,023.50


This example shows what your balance would be after 12 months: 

  • If you paid in £1,000 on the day you open the account.
  • If you didn't pay more money in or take any out. 
  • The interest rate stayed the same.

Deposit amount

Estimated value after 12 months

£1,000

£842.56


This example shows what your balance would be after 12 months: 

  • If you paid in £1,000 on the day you open the account.
  • If you make seven withdrawals of £25.
  • If you didn’t pay more money in.
  • The interest rate stayed the same.

These examples are provided to help you compare savings accounts and do not take into account your own circumstances.

How do I open and manage my account?

Opening your account

  • You can only open this account in branch.

Managing your account

How to put money into your account

  • You can pay money in by cash or cheque in one of our branches.
  • You can open your account with £1.
  • You can pay in up to £100,000. 

Can I withdraw money?

  • Yes. You’ll be able to take out your money at any time. This includes taking out any interest earned if you choose to have it added to the account.
  • Withdrawals from a minor's account must be for the benefit of the child.
  • Any more than six times and you’ll get a lower rate for the rest of the account year. At the start of the next account year you’ll go back to the higher variable rate available at that time. You’ll then be able to make six withdrawals without getting a lower rate of interest.
  • The account year runs from 1 April to 31 March.

Additional information

Don’t worry if you change your mind after you’ve opened your account. If you tell us within 14 calendar days, we’ll give your money back with interest straight away. 

  • We pay your interest gross. This means tax is not taken off. 
  • Please read the Specific Terms and Conditions for this account and our General Terms and Conditions. 

Did you know?

Gross interest – is the rate of interest payable before the deduction of tax.

AER – stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year. All rates quoted are correct as at 03/02/2026.

Identification – when you open an account with the West Brom we may need to confirm your identity. For full details on why this is required and the types of identification accepted please refer to the Society’s ‘Important information on identification’ leaflet.

Personal Savings Allowance – the Personal Savings Allowance was introduced on 6 April 2016 and means that the first £1,000 of overall savings interest for basic rate taxpayers and the first £500 for higher rate taxpayers are free from income tax. (There is no allowance for additional rate taxpayers.) From this date, we stopped deducting any tax from the interest paid to you (ISAs are tax-free). You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). For further information about the Personal Savings Allowance, please contact your local HMRC office.

Protection for savers - your eligible deposits with the West Brom are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits held above the limit are unlikely to be covered. You can visit www.fscs.org.uk for more information

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