The Junior Account is a savings account designed to provide a savings facility for parents to save for their children who have not reached the majority age. The account helps parents to plan for their children’s education through savings accumulation for a long period of time.
The account operates in the following manner.
- The member opens an account for each and every child as he wishes.
- The minimum monthly saving for each account is Ksh.500 mainly through check-off but any other mode is also acceptable.
- Withdrawal from the account is permitted after every three months.
- Withdrawal before three months are over may be permitted at a charge of Ksh.500 per withdrawal.
- Minimum interest earning balance is Ksh.5000
- The rate of interest will be based on amount and time of deposit; the higher the amount and the longer the period, the higher the rate.
- The account attracts no monthly charges or account maintenance fees.
- Withdrawal fees shall be in as stipulated in the Fosa Tariff Guide.
- Children receive a birthday wishes every year