Young Persons Savings Account

Savings for a brighter future

Savings for a brighter future

Giving you a helping hand to watch your child’s savings grow. The account will be opened in the child's name with the parent/guardian acting as a trustee to the account. When the child reaches 14 years of age they may have access to withdraw funds from their account, subject to the Young Persons Savings Account Special Conditions.

Prepare your child for a better future with the UK's first halal Young Persons Savings account (please read leaflet).

This account is Sharia compliant allowing you to profit from your savings and stay true to your faith.

The account will be opened in the child's name with the parent/guardian acting as a trustee to the account. When the child reaches 14 years of age they may have access to withdraw funds from their account, subject to the Young Persons Savings Account Special Conditions.

If your child is under 16 years old, as a parent, guardian or relative you can open an account for them to help them look after their money. When your child reaches 16 years of age the account may be switched to our standard Savings account. We will write to your child to advise them of this one month before their 16th birthday.

  • The account can be opened with as little as £20. From then on anyone can pay money into the account at a branch, by telephone, by post or by setting up regular payments from their own bank
  • Minimum continuing account balance of £1
  • No minimum age - you, your family and friends can start saving for your child as soon a they are born up to the age of 16 years
  • Tax efficient way to save. Profits are paid gross
  • To find out more about the Profit Sharing Ratio click here
  • Withdrawal limit of up to £100 per day with no withdrawal notice required when the child becomes 14 years old
  • Parent/Guardian will authorise all withdrawals until the child is 14*
  • The terms and conditions of this account have been approved by our Sharia Supervisory Committee and comply with Sharia principles
  • Your money is invested ethically. We invest only in Sharia compliant goods and services and, for example, do not invest in alcohol or tobacco companies

* subject to Special Conditions

Who is a Guardian?

A Guardian must be one of the following:

  • Parent
  • Brother/Sister
  • Grandparent
  • Legal Guardian
  • Aunt/Uncle  

Profits on your account

We make every effort to ensure that the profit rates paid on all our savings accounts are market-competitive.

Children under 16 years of age may qualify for payment of profitwithout having tax deducted. To receive profit payments gross on the Young Persons savings account you will need to complete and return the Inland Revenue Form R85. For help and advice with this please also see the Inland Revenue Form F85 - Helpsheet.

To find out more about Profit Sharing Ratio click here

To open an account or for more information click here

Sharia Approval - Certificate of Endorsement

Our Young Persons Savings Account has been approved by our Sharia Supervisory Committee.

Certificate of Approval for Young Persons Savings Account

There are various ways to open an account or to request more information:

By Phone: If you would like more information please ring our Customer Services Team on 0845 6060 786 (Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat, 9am - 1pm)

Face to Face: Visit one of our branches

Online: Click here to register your interest or download and print out the application form and associated documentation below.

In order to open an account with us, you will need to download:

Application Form

Young Persons Savings Account Special Conditions

Consumer Banking Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read and understood the Consumer Banking Terms and Conditions, the Online Banking Terms and Conditions, and the Telephone Banking Terms and Conditions before you sign and return the form to your local branch or post it to us.

The following information should also be read:

Young Persons Savings account Leaflet

Proof of Identity Leaflet

Personal Banking Booklet

Inland Revenue Form R85

Inland Revenue Form F85 - Helpsheet.

What to do now:

Return the application form to either your local branch or post it to us:

Our postal address is:

Islamic Bank of Britain PLC
PO Box 12461
Birmingham
B16 6AQ

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