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Best savings account for my 16 year old daughter....

My 16 year old daughter has held a childs savings account with the Halifax for many years. Now that she is 16 she can no longer have a childs account and needs to transfer her savings of £1750.
Can anyone recommend the best savings account for her? Many only seem to apply to over 18's.
Thanks

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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    Nationwide Smart Account for kids under 18. Least thats another year or so before she is 18.
  • BruceyBonus
    BruceyBonus Posts: 1,143 Forumite
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    Lokolo wrote: »
    Nationwide Smart Account for kids under 18. Least thats another year or so before she is 18.
    Nationwide actually let you keep this until you are 18 and 6 months. This gives you time to move to a higher provider. However it only pays 5.27%.

    An ISA is probably her best option as most high interest savings accounts are for over 18s only. National Counties do an ISA paying 6.26% AER - but it is being withdrawn to new customers tomorrow so best get on phone to them before they close tonight! (They are very friendly and helpful on the phone)
  • J_B
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