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Account features

Earn and Save

Whether it’s pocket money, birthday cash or wages, keep it in your account and earn interest, paid every 3 months.

More about credit interest

Manage your money

The app makes it easy to move money, check your balance and keep track of your account.

Save the Change for 16 to 17 year olds

Save the Change helps you save money by rounding up transactions to the nearest pound. The difference is then moved into a Bank of Scotland savings account of your choice.

Ready to apply?

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Just select your age and we’ll help you find the right option.

Age 13 to 14

 

New to Bank of Scotland?

Scan the QR code to apply.

Scan the QR code with a parent or guardian to apply using the app and pop into any branch with proof of your identity to complete the application.

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart Start is a banking and savings account for 11 to 15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Parents or guardians can apply in the app or online.

Smart Start

New to Bank of Scotland?

Our app makes it quick and easy to apply for a bank account.

Apply on the app and provide proof of your identity such as a passport.

Open a new current account

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart Start is a banking and savings account for 11 to 15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Parents or guardians can apply in the app or online.

Smart Start

Age 15 to 17

 

New to Bank of Scotland?

Scan the QR code to apply.

Our Mobile Banking App makes it quick and easy to apply for a bank account.

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Already a customer?

You can upgrade an existing account or open a new one.

We'll keep your accounts together and you won't need to give us information we already hold.

Log in to apply

New to Bank of Scotland?

Our app makes it quick and easy to apply for a bank account.

Apply on the app and provide proof of your identity such as a passport.

Open a new current account

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online.

Already a customer?

You can upgrade an existing account or open a new one.

We'll keep your accounts together and you won't need to give us information we already hold.

Log in to apply

Let’s look at the details

  • These interest rates are correct as of 23 August 2021. Interest rates are variable, and any interest you accrue will be paid quarterly.

    For accounts opened before 23 August 2021

    Your balance

    AER %

    Gross %

    Your balance

    £0.01 to £2,499.99

    AER %

    0.50

    Gross %

    0.50

    Your balance

    £2,500+

    AER %

    0.00

    Gross %

    0.00

    We do not pay interest on amounts of £2,500 or more.

     

    For accounts opened on or after 23 August 2021

    Your balance

    AER %

    Gross %

    Your balance

    £0.01 to £999.99

    AER %

    0.50

    Gross %

    0.50

    Your balance

    £1,000+

    AER %

    0.00

    Gross %

    0.00

    We do not pay interest on amounts of £1,000 or more.

    Keep in mind interest paid before 06 April 2016 will have been paid net (unless you registered the account with us to receive gross interest).  Net is the rate of interest payable after allowing for the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law (20% at the moment).

    From 06 April 2016 interest is paid gross, meaning we will not deduct tax on your behalf. Dependant on your personal circumstances, tax may be due on your interest and it is your responsibility to disclose and pay any tax due directly to HMRC.

  • If you still have your Under 19s Account after you turn 18, we'll change your account to a Classic Account. If we no longer offer a Classic Account, we'll switch it to a similar account.

Protecting your money 


The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £120,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

Protecting your money

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £120,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

Bank accounts

Whether you’re looking for simple everyday banking or an account with benefits, we can help you find the right account.

Bank accounts

Bank accounts

Whether you’re looking for simple everyday banking or an account with benefits, we can help you find the right account.

Bank accounts

Important legal information

You can open an account if you meet all necessary conditions after we check your circumstances. We may monitor and record calls.

Under 19s Account holders aged 18 or over do not have access to set up overdrafts or have Save the Change balances transferred to their account. Also, account holders need to be 16 or over to use the international payments service. The online daily payment limit is £500. If you need to withdraw more than this then you will need to visit your local branch.