Account features for all ages

Extra account features for 16-17 year olds

Save the Change®

Save the Change® automatically rounds up your transactions to the nearest pound and transfers the difference to a nominated savings account.

More about Save the Change®

Includes all features of the Under 19s Account

Explore your options

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 Classic Account or Student Account if you’re in full-time education. 

Smart Start

A banking and savings account for 11-15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Smart Start

Let’s look at the details

  • These interest rates are correct as of 23/08/2021. Interest rates are variable, and any interest you accrue will be paid quarterly.

    For accounts opened before 23 August 2021
     

    Interest rates

    Your balance

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    Your balance

    £0.01-£2,499.99

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    0.50

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.50

    Your balance

    £2,500+

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    0.00

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.00

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

     

    For accounts opened on or after 23 August 2021
     

    Interest rates

    Your balance

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    Your balance

    £0.01-£999.99

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    0.50

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.50

    Your balance

    £1,000+

    AER %Annual Equivalent RateThe Annual Equivalent Rate illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. The AER allows you to compare different offers easily.

    0.00

    Gross %CloseGross rateGross rate means that we will not deduct tax automatically from your interest. You are responsible for paying any tax due to HM Revenue and Customs.

    0.00

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

    Please note interest paid before 6th 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 (currently 20%).

    From 6th 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.

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

Ready to apply for an Under 19's account?

 

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

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.

Branch near me

Have you considered a youth Smart Start current and savings account? You can apply for this on our app or online.

 

New to Lloyds

For the best experience apply in minutes using our mobile app.

Scan the QR code with a parent or guardian to apply and pop into any branch with proof of your identity to complete the application.
If you don’t fancy using the app you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart Start is a current and savings account for 11- 15 year olds. ​

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online. ​

Smart Start

New to Lloyds

For the best experience apply in minutes using our mobile app.
Apply with a parent or guardian, and pop into any branch with proof of your identity to complete the application.

Open new current account

If you don’t fancy using the app you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

​Smart start is a current and savings account for 11- 15 year olds. ​​

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online.

Smart Start
 

New to Lloyds

For the best experience apply in minutes using our mobile app.

Scan the QR code to get started on the app and provide proof of your identity such as a passport.​
If you have a UK passport or UK driving license and you don't fancy using the app you can apply online.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart start is a current and savings account for 11- 15 year olds. ​

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online. ​

Smart Start

New to Lloyds

For the best experience apply in minutes using our mobile app.
Apply on the app and provide proof of your identity such as a passport.​

Open new current account

If you have a UK passport or UK driving license and you don’t fancy using the app, you can apply online.

Have you considered Smart Start?

​Smart start is a current and savings account for 11- 15 year olds. ​​

Parents or guardians can apply through our app or online.

Smart Start

Lloyds Banking Academy

Help your kids get clued up on money matters with our smart Banking Academy.

Protecting your money

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £85,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS



Protecting your money

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £85,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

We may monitor or record telephone calls to check out your instructions correctly and to help us improve the quality of our service. Calls from abroad are charged according to the telephone service provider’s published tariff. Not all Telephone Banking services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please speak to an adviser for more information.

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