Commonwealth Bank YouthSaver

When my son turns 18, the bank does not notify that he's no longer entitled to interest in the account. We have no idea and only realised no interest paid for the last 18 months when the statements were checked. CBA could have done a much better job by proactively informing and offering an account that generates interest than to just keep mum and left the customer to figure out.

CBA recently changed the interest paid from quarterly to monthly. Then I realise that I'm not getting paid bonus interest if I make more than 1 withdraws from the account. That means I've missed lots on bonus interests, which was hiding undiscovered for myself as it's paid quarterly.

It should have a pop up to notify customers that do not make one withdraw and will have to make a deposit too to be entitled for more money.
Thumbs down!

Recently received a letter stating com bank is changing age at which child can take full control of account to 14. Letter addressed to child not parent and indicates this will happen automatically without parental consent. If parent disagrees we have to physically visit bank. I will visit bank to close account and go elsewhere.

I like how you can keep track of your spending and account balance on the internet. Commonwealth has a great reputation and there are always ATM's around so its easy to take money out where ever you are. It's a great way to get kids to start saving with no monthly fees or withdrawl fees which is excellent. They also have kids clubs which enter kids into draws and help them to win cash prizes eg 'Pi' and 'Rule'
im actually really fond of this savings account. My younger sister uses it and its amazing how much interest you can gain after not taking any money out
internet banking is a hassle, its hard to keep track of your money over the net if you're under 18

this is a great account although other banks are setting up bonus savers with up to 10% interest (bankwest) so maybe commbank will have to start offering something better. we chose to open the dollarmite account for sentimental reasons as my hubby had one when he was a kid although most of our banking is done elsewhere.
childrens account with no fees. kids get free sticker and moneybox/ pencils when we opened the account.
am sad they no longer call it the dollarmite account !
can get better interest elsewhere.
took us about an hour to set up and dep (hey it IS the commbank)

the account is probably not as good as it's cracked up to be. basically for the sake of having your kid's account set up under their name, you sacrifice on other facts. For example there are so many more accounts that accrue more interest, even if you don't deposit something a given month. it's not worth it in my opinion, unless you're planning to hide some money away from your usual accounts under your name.
encourages children to save by having an account under their name
there is no interest accrued unless you deposit every month

I like the fun stuff they send my daughter to encourage her to save, they provide cool activity packs for my little one to enjoy everytime they send th bank statement s in the mail(kids club). It is colorful and with lots of activities to choose from makes my girl enjoy opening her mail so to speak.The internet banking service is also great it makes it easier for me to look at the total savings and interest gained and also for me to just transfer money from my account to her account rather go to the branch and deposit.
encourrages kids to save
none as I am the one handling the money for my daughter at the moment