Ready ...Steady...Save!


Summary Box
Key product information for our savings account

Account name Ready Steady Save
Interest rates (AERs) Annual
3.95% gross pa+/AER*   3.16% net pa+

Variable interest rates effective from 24 November 2008
Tax status Interest is paid net of tax. However provided we receive a valid R85 form interest will be paid gross to non taxpayers
Conditions for bonus payment Not applicable
Withdrawal arrangements Instant, penalty free withdrawals++
Access Branch/post

Key features

  • Designed for children aged 15 or under who want to start saving.
  • Save from £1 to £20,000
  • Interest will be earned from £1. It is paid annually on 1 December
  • Passbook operated

How old do I need to be?

  • Aged under 10? A parent/guardian will need to open the account for you
  • Aged between 10 and 15? You can open an account in your own name at a branch. If you open this account by post it will need to be opened in the name of your parent or guardian
  • Aged 16 over? You might want to open a different account such as a Cash ISA (2nd Issue)

+ Net interest equals gross interest less income tax at the rate specified by law.
*AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added to the account each year. Withdrawals may affect the AER
++Up to £500 cash or £5,000 may be drawn immediately over the counter in a branch. Larger sums may be withdrawn by cheque in a few days


Chelsea Building Society subscribes to the Banking Code, a copy of which is available on request.