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Best savings account for new baby?

Any suggestions for the best one? We would require the option to withdraw funds with no notice.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

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  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    What's the difference between 'Best savings account for new baby' and just 'Best savings account'? :confused:
    For saving accounts read SAVINGS section of this site.
  • Rafter
    Rafter Posts: 3,850 Forumite
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    As a parent you are fairly limited on how much you can save for a baby before the interest starts being taxed.

    Why do you need instant access?

    Suggest you look at a cash ISA if you do need short term access.

    If you are investing to generate a lump sum at 18 to fund university/ first car/ first house etc, you are much better off looking at a stock market investment to generate bigger returns over the longer term.

    R.
    Smile :), it makes people wonder what you have been up to.
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    grumbler wrote:
    What's the difference ...
    I must admit :o there still could be difference if you open children's account. Just search this board for 'children'.
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