An Account Built to Help Children and Teens Save for Their Futures

Designed for children and teens ages 0-17, the Young Peoples Savings Account helps families teach financial responsibility while giving young savers a safe place to grow their money. With earned interest, no monthly maintenance fee, and convenient online banking transfers, it’s an easy way to start building a brighter financial future.

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Young Peoples Savings Account Features

Whether your child is saving birthday money, preparing for college expenses, working toward a special purchase, or learning the value of setting aside money for the future, this account provides a secure foundation for lifelong financial habits.

Earn Interest from the Start

Young savers can earn interest on their account balance with no minimum balance required to begin earning

No Monthly Maintenance Fee

Keep more money focused on reaching savings goals with no monthly maintenance fee

Built-In Account Protection

Funds remain protected because only the parent or guardian custodian may withdraw money from the account

Online & Mobile Banking1

Check balances, review transactions, transfer funds, and monitor your savings within online and mobile banking

Quarterly Statements

Track savings progress through quarterly paper statements or enroll in eStatements to receive account statements in online banking

FDIC-Insured Security

Your money is FDIC insured up to $ 250,000, helping protect the money you’ve worked hard to save

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When You Open a Young Peoples Savings Account


Eligibility Requirements

Children and teens must be between the ages of 0 and 17 when opening the account and must have a parent or guardian listed as a custodian on the account.

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)2

Contact your local banker for current Annual Percentage Yield information.

Debit Transaction Activity Fee

Avoid a $10 monthly maintenance fee by having 6 or fewer debit transactions per month.

Enroll in eStatements

Enroll in eStatements to have your monthly account statement delivered directly to your online banking profile. Learn more about Going Paperless for your account statements.

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1There is no cost to download the Peoples Bank® Mobile app, but standard rates and fees may apply from your wireless carrier.

2Rate may change after the account is opened.

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