Help your child establish good saving habits with our Target Bonus savings account for kids. Visit your local Heritage Bank branch to open a youth account today.
Bonus Rate will be applied to all balances if at least one deposit and no withdrawals are made.
Interest rate for balances of $1 or more. Flat rate interest rate calculated on daily balances and paid monthly. All rates are calculated on a per annum (p.a.) basis and subject to change without notice.
View all account interest rates online and calculate your interest with our Savings Calculator.
Establishing good spending and saving habits plays an important role in creating a great foundation for your child’s lifelong relationship with money and banking.
Our Target Bonus savings account for kids can help our youngest Heritage Bank members establish good spending and saving habits by encouraging monthly deposits, and no withdrawals, to earn a bonus interest payment each month.
How do I open a kids bank account?
To open an account for your child under 17 years of age, you'll need to visit your local branch.
Your child will need come with you to open an account if they are 12 years old or over. If your child is younger you might still like to take them with you and encourage them to ask questions. It’s a great way to help them own and be responsible for the account.
There are a number of things you’ll need to have to open the account – including the correct identification such as your child's birth certificate. If your child is 11 years or under, you will need to become an authorised signatory on your child's account by completing a form and providing further identification.
Do I need to provide my own ID when opening a bank account for my child?
Who operates a Kids Bank Account?
There are many ways to introduce banking to your child. Involving your child in banking can be as simple as sitting them with you while you do online transactions, take them into the bank with you, or through games such as playing ‘shops’. Remember, it’s okay for your kids to understand financial difficulty exists. While you shouldn’t worry your children with details, it’s helpful for them to understand money isn’t magical – it doesn’t just appear when you need it.
Before you set a bank account up for your child, spend some time discussing what the bank account will be used for. Is it a way to save money to buy something special in the medium term? Or, do you have a longer-term plan for the savings in the account? Explain the advantages of setting up and using a bank account rather than a piggy bank, such as the ability to earn interest, and also to keep their money in a safe place.
The next step is to open the account with a Heritage staff member. You can do this by going into your local branch. Remember, there are a number of things you’ll need to have to open the account – including the correct identification. If going into a branch, take your child with you and encourage them to ask questions. It’s a great way to help them feel ownership and responsibility for the account.
Motivating your child to show interest and save their money is a great way to help them reach their savings goals. Some ideas to help motivate include:
Your child can also use our easy Pocket Money Tracker to keep track of what they've been earning and saving.
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