Has anyone transferred their child trust fund to Nationwide?

Cleosmum

I'm extremely unhappy with the current provider and want to transfer to Nationwide, but the website says they will not open a CTF without the original CTF voucher, which I obviously don't have. There is no mention of transferring anywere. Can a transfer be done to Nationwide? Are they any good? I'm planning to go for the cash one.

agsnu

I found this by searching for "transfer child trust fund" on their home page:

http://www.nationwide.co.uk/search/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=1400

martinman3

Cleosmum wrote: »

Can a transfer be done to Nationwide? Are they any good?

see http://www.moneyfacts.co.uk/money/savings/14/child-trust-fund-savings-accounts.aspx

Hanley Economic BS 5.00% (must live near branch)
YBS 3.00% (with 0.7% bonus)
Earl Shilton BS 2.85%
Skipton BS 2.65%
Chorley & District BS 2.55%
Cambridge BS 2.55%
.....
Nationwide BS 2.10% (with 1.00% bonus)

Assuming that you don't live near a Hanley BS branch, Yorkshire BS give a higher rate which will still be higher without the bonus.

p.s. Once open, this account can be operated through a Brittania branch too using MutualPlus http://www.ybs.co.uk/your_society/about_ybs/mutualplus_info.html

Cleosmum

Thanks Agsnu, I wasnt having much luck yesterday!

Martinman I must admit I only checked MSE savings article and all the better ones were branch only and none of them were close by, I think Nationwide was the only one near me. Will have a proper look and see how far away the nearest ones are. I know there are no YBS near me but there is a Brittania in the next town.