Only parents or a guardian with parental responsibility can open a Junior ISA for under 16s.
To open a Junior ISA you need to:
See Also
Best Cash ISA Rates in the UK for 2024 - Times Money MentorJunior ISA pros and consCan a Grandparent Open a Junior ISA? | ISAs for Grandchildren - interactive investorBest ISAs for a Baby: Top Children's ISA Savings Accounts- choose the type of Junior ISA you want for your child - cash or stocks and shares (or both)
- choose your account provider
- get an application form from them
Your child can only have:
- 1 cash Junior ISA
- 1 stocks and shares Junior ISA
Children aged 16 and 17 can open their own Junior ISA.
Account providers
You can get a Junior ISA from a range of banks, building societies, credit unions, friendly societies and stock brokers.
Contact any of these directly for more information about how you can open a Junior ISA with them.
