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First Saver account

Helping to get children into the savings habit

First Saver accounts are available to children aged 16 years and under (or up to 18 years if the account is held in trust) who are resident in the Isle of Man. Please read the Summary Box below before you apply, this will give you key information about First Saver

Why choose First Saver?

  • Start saving from as little as £1
  • Instant access to your money when you need it
  • Get a free Pigby bank when you open an account
  • Top up your savings with Rounds Ups

In detail: First Saver

What is the interest rate?

Interest is calculated daily and paid quarterly on the first business day in January, April, July and October and at account closure. You’ll be able to see and access the interest in your account on the following day. The interest rate is variable, so it could go up or down.

Can Isle of Man Bank change the interest rate?

Yes, these rates are variable. They may be changed for any of the reasons set out in Term 10.3 of the Personal Banking Account Terms and Fees, e.g. to take account of Bank of England base rate changes or changes in the rates paid by other banks. If the rates are going down we’ll give you at least 60 days’ notice. If they are going up, we’ll inform you before the change or shortly afterwards. Term 10.4 contains details of the notice we’ll give you.

How much could I earn?

This is only an example and does not take into account your individual circumstances. It assumes that no further deposits or withdrawals are made; there is no change to interest rate; and any interest earned stays in the account.

How do I open and manage my account?

  • All parties must be resident in the Isle of Man to apply.
  • If you're aged 18 years or over, you can open an account in trust for a child aged up to 16 years.
  • If you're aged between 7 - 16 years, you can open an account in your own name with the consent of your parent or guardian.
  • There is no minimum deposit required to open the account; no minimum deposit needs to be made on a regular basis; and there is no maximum balance limit.

Can I withdraw money?

  • Yes. No notice is required.
  • Account held in trust: you can withdraw money in branch, or transfer to any other account based in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Gibraltar (online, by telephone or on the mobile app).
  • Account held by child: you can only make withdrawals in branch. If you’re aged 11 years or over, you can also register for our telephone and online banking services. There are daily limits on the amount you can transfer from your account online, by telephone or mobile banking.

Definitions

AER: Stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. It shows you what the rate would be if the interest was paid and compounded each year.

Gross Rate: This means the interest rate you are paid without deduction of income tax.

p.a.: Per annum (per year).

Ready to apply?

Before you apply, we've outlined the eligibility for the account below, along with our terms and conditions so you can make sure it's the right account for you.

You can apply for a First Saver account if you are:

  • Aged 16 years and under (or 18 years and under if the account is held in trust).
  • Permanently resident in the Isle of Man.

Account options:

  • If you're aged 18 years or over, you can open an account in trust for a child aged up to 16 years.
  • If you're aged between 7 - 16 years, you can open an account in your own name with the consent of your parent or guardian.

Please review our important information

By clicking continue you’re confirming that you’ve been provided with, and have acknowledged our important documents. By proceeding with your application you also agree that you’ll receive your statements in a paperless format. We'll email you when your statements are ready to view in online banking.

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

Let's get started...

To speed up your application for a First Saver account, we need to run through some quick questions with you. They'll only take a few minutes.

Do you already bank with us?
Please tell us if you already hold an Isle of Man Bank account.
Do you use online banking?
If you're registered for online banking then we'll pre-fill the application form, saving you time.

Great, looks you're ready to go!

Just a heads up - we'll ask you to log in to your online banking at the next step.

If the account is to be held in the child’s sole name simply click on the “Start your application” below and your application pack will be posted to you.

Please bring the completed pack along with your child’s documentation to your nearest branch and the account will be opened within 5 working days.

If the account is to have the parent named in trust, your application can be completed online by clicking 'Start your application' below.The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use to apply.

After you’ve finished your online application you’ll receive an email or secure inbox message within 2 working days asking you to:

1. Complete our Customer Acceptance form, and;

2. Upload your identity documents digitally.

Once we have everything, we’ll open your account and send your new account details to you within 5 working days.

Great, you're ready to go

If the account is to be held in the child’s sole name simply click on the “Start your application” below and your application pack will be posted to you.

Please bring the completed pack along with your child’s documentation to your nearest branch and the account will be opened within 5 working days.

If the account is to have the parent named in trust, your application can be completed online by clicking 'Start your application' below.The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use to apply.

After you’ve finished your online application you’ll receive an email or secure inbox message within 2 working days asking you to:

1. Complete our Customer Acceptance form, and;

2. Upload your identity documents digitally.

Once we have everything, we’ll open your account and send your new account details to you within 5 working days.

Great, you're ready to apply

If the account is to be held in the child’s sole name simply click on the “Start your application” below and your application pack will be posted to you.

Please bring the completed pack along with your child’s documentation to your nearest branch and the account will be opened within 5 working days.

If the account is to have the parent named in trust, your application can be completed online by clicking 'Start your application' below.The full name you put on this form must exactly match the one on the photo ID you'll use to apply.

After you’ve finished your online application you’ll receive an email or secure inbox message within 2 working days asking you to:

1. Complete our customer acceptance form, and;

2. Upload your identity documents digitally.

Once we have everything, we’ll open your account and send your new account details to you within 5 working days.