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Savings accounts just for kids.
Teaching your children good financial habits early will help them be financially responsible later in life. Our Great Start Savings account has some great features, including:
- Deposit only ATM Card
- Annual Birthday Buck Gift
Visit a branch to open an account.
Easy as pling®
Discover pling®, a teen debit card and app1 to simplify family finances with convenience, safety, and You Matter More support.
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A special savings plan for individuals under the age of 18. To learn more about our Great Start Savings click here, call your local branch, email us at bangorsupport@bangor.com, or call 1.877.226.4671.Print
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0 - $999.99Interest Rate
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$1,000 - $4,999.99Interest Rate
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$5,000 - $24,999.99Interest Rate
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$25,000 and overInterest Rate
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Interest rates and annual percentage yields are accurate as of October 30, 2025. Interest will be compounded daily and credited to your account monthly. We use the daily balance method to calculate the interest on your account. Annual percentage yields assume interest remains on deposit. The rates may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Great Start Savings accounts require a $1 minimum opening deposit. Must be under the age of 18 to be eligible for Great Start Savings. An adult co-owner is required for minors under the age of 16.
For all qualifications and considerations, please see Great Start Savings Terms & Conditions in the Important Information About Your Account.
1 The pling® card is a prepaid debit card that accesses the account owner’s funds held in a Teen Sub-Account, not a debit card that accesses a checking account. See the pling User Agreement for more information. Message and data rates may apply.