The next steps for your Child Trust Fund
If you’re turning 18 soon, you should have received a letter explaining that on your 18th birthday you’ll become the legal owner of your Child Trust Fund account.
So, you’ll need to think about what you want to do with your money when the account matures. We'll explain more about the different paths you can set your money on, so you can work out what’s best for you.
Get in touch with us if you've decided what you'd like to do with your proceeds, or if you haven't received a letter or you need to update your contact details.
Remember, the HSBC Child Trust Fund is investment-based and all investments carry risk. Investing has its ups and downs – so you could get back less than you invest. Tax rules can also change and any benefits depend on your individual situation.
ISA options for your money
A cash ISA is a tax-efficient option if you want to continue building your savings.
When your Child Trust Fund matures, you can transfer your proceeds to an HSBC Loyalty Cash ISA. You may already have one, or you can open a new one. Eligibility applies.
If you’re considering investing for the future, a stocks & shares ISA is a tax-efficient way to start.
You can transfer your Child Trust Fund proceeds to an HSBC stocks & shares ISA, which gives you the option to put your money into an investment. Eligibility applies.
ISA with another provider
You can also choose to open an ISA with another provider, and you can ask us to move the proceeds of your Child Trust Fund there.
You’ll then need to ask the other provider to start the transfer. They’ll ask you for the account details of your HSBC Child Trust Fund.
Bank account options for your money
If you’re likely to spend your money soon, you may want to transfer the proceeds into a current account.
If you don’t have an account with us, you can apply for one online. We have accounts that are ideal for basic banking and ones that give you added benefits. Eligibility applies.
Once your account is open, you can ask us to transfer your funds into your new bank account.
Bank account with another provider
You can also ask us to transfer the proceeds into a bank account with a different provider.
You'll need to do this in an HSBC branch. You’ll need to bring ID and proof of address. You’ll also need a statement from the bank account you want to transfer the money to, dated within the last 4 months.
Both an ISA and bank account
You could also split your money between different accounts.
If you think transferring the proceeds to more than one type of account might be right for you, get it touch with us.
Financial advice
If you think you might like advice, find out more about our investment advice options. Eligibility and fees apply.
To find out more about the wider industry, including how to seek independent financial advice, you can visit MoneyHelper.
Need support applying? If you think you might need support before making an investment decision, we can help you get specialist investment support.
Get in touch with us
You can get in touch with us to arrange what to do with your Child Trust Fund proceeds when the account matures. Or, if you haven't received a letter, need to update your contact details or your signature that's on file.
Speak to us
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Visit a branch
You may need to visit a branch to update your contact details or your signature that's on file.