Teenagers can claim free £50 by following this Martin Lewis advice

Personal Finance
9 Sep 2026 • 7:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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Teenagers can claim free £50 by following this Martin Lewis advice

  • Martin Lewis has advised parents and grandparents against using Premium Bonds for children, recommending Junior ISAs or high-interest savings accounts instead.
  • Teenagers aged 13 to 17 can receive a free £50 bonus by opening a Santander 123 Mini account and depositing £50 within 31 days.
  • Junior ISAs allow parents to save or invest up to £9,000 tax-free per tax year for a child, with some accounts paying more than 3 per cent interest.
  • Top children's savings accounts can offer up to 5 per cent interest, making them a better choice for young savers.
  • Premium Bonds are deemed less suitable for children because most do not pay tax on savings interest and typically hold smaller amounts.

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