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Account features

Start earning interest

  • For accounts opened on or after 23 August 2021 - Earn interest of 0.50% AER (0.50% gross p.a.) variable on credit balances between £0.01 and £999.99.
  • For accounts opened before 23 August 2021 - Earn interest of 0.50% AER (0.50% gross p.a.) variable on credit balances between £0.01 and £2,499.99.

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Access your money, your way

  • You'll get a contactless Visa debit card so you can buy things online, in shops and take money out at cash machines.
  • If you have a smartphone, you can add your debit card to Apple Pay or Google Pay (age restrictions apply).

Money management made easy

  • Discover a range of easy-to-use features that help you track your spend and save money on our Mobile Banking app.
  • No overdraft facility - If you accidentally try and spend money that isn’t there, the transaction won’t go through.

Ready to apply for an Expresscash Account?

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

Age 11-12

We’re happy to help in branch

You’ll need to call or pop in to book an appointment at a branch. Bring proof of ID, and make sure a parent or guardian comes with theirs too.

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Have you considered Money Smart?

Money Smart is for young customers who want their first current account and savings account with parental oversight. The account can be opened from age 11-15 and held until they turn 18.

Money Smart

Age 13-14

 

New customer?

For the best experience scan the QR code to apply with your mobile device using our app, it won't take long.

If you don’t want to use app, you can apply on our website and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Money Smart?

Money Smart is a Current and Savings account for 11- 15 year olds.

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online.

Money Smart

New customer?

Apply using our mobile banking app with just a few simple steps.

Apply for new current account

If you don’t want to use app, you can apply on our website and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Money Smart?

Money Smart is a Current and Savings account for 11- 15 year olds.

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online.

Money Smart

Age 15-17

 

New customer?

For the best experience scan the QR code to apply with your mobile device using our app, it won't take long.

If you don’t want to use app, you can  apply on our website.

Already a customer?

Simply upgrade or add a new account.

We won't ask you for information we already know.

Sign in to apply

New customer?

Apply using our mobile banking app with just a few simple steps.

Apply for new current account

If you don’t want to use app, you can apply on our website.

Already a customer?

Simply upgrade or add a new account.

We won't ask you for information we already know.

Sign in to apply

Not the right account for you?

This account is only for 11 – 17 year olds. If you’re older than that or want to apply for an arranged overdraft, you should consider learning about our Current Account or Student Account if you’re in full-time education. Alternatively, we also offer Money Smart for 11-15 year olds.

Key information on the Expresscash Account

  • For more information and terms and conditions for this Bank Account read the Bank Account Getting Started Guide (PDF, 1.1MB).

    Expresscash - Ways we use your data (child friendly version) (PDF, 35KB)

  • Interest paid on credit balances

    AER%

    Gross (before tax each year) %

    AER%

    Expresscash account opened before 23 August 2021

    Gross (before tax each year) %

    0.50% on balances between £0.01 and £2,499.99

    0.50% on balances between £0.01 and £2,499.99

    AER%

    Expresscash account opened on or after 23 August 2021

    Gross (before tax each year) %

    0.50% on balances between £0.01 and £999.99

    0.50% on balances between £0.01 and £999.99

    AER stands for annual equivalent rate and shows what the interest rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year. (In other words, you earn interest on the money you leave in your account.)

    Interest is paid Gross, meaning we will not deduct tax on your behalf. Dependent 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.

    We will pay interest to your account between the last day of the month and the first working day of the month after that. Interest is paid on the full amount in your account.

    All interest rates are variable.

  • As this account is just for 11 - 17 year olds, we'll automatically move you to a Current Account once you turn 18.


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