Young Savers / Tusome / Toto Savers Account
Our Young Savers, Tusome Account, or Toto Savers Account is a specialised educational savings account designed to empower toddlers and children aged 0 to 17 years, offering a holistic financial solution for their growth and development.
Operated by a parent or guardian, this account is equipped with features tailored to nurture responsible saving habits, support educational goals, and provide financial mentorship for young savers.
Key Features
1. Attractive Interest Rates: Enjoy an impressive 8% interest rate on savings, allowing your child's money to grow steadily. Note that withholding tax (WHT) is chargeable on the interest earned.
2. Flexibility: This account offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your savings plan to meet your child's unique needs, whether it's for education, future investments, or other financial goals.
3. Investment Plan: Encourage a culture of saving and investment in your child from an early age, fostering financial responsibility and long-term financial security.
4. School Fees Account: Easily save for your child's education by designating this account for school fees payments, ensuring that educational expenses are covered conveniently.
5. Piggy Banks: Spark your child's interest in saving with the inclusion of piggy banks, making it fun and interactive for them to save their pocket money.
6. Access to School Fees Loans: Parents or trustees can access school fees loans to ensure that educational expenses are never a hindrance to your child's learning journey. Convenient online school fees payment services are also available.
7. Financial Mentorship: Empower your child with financial knowledge and skills through financial mentorship provided as part of this account's offering. Help them make informed financial decisions from a young age.
8. One Free Withdrawal Per School Term: To teach responsible financial management, one free withdrawal per school term is allowed, instilling discipline and planning in your child's savings habits.
9. Annual Reward to the Best Saver: Encourage healthy competition and incentivize saving by offering an annual reward to the best saver, motivating your child to save even more.
10. Online School Fees Payment: Make school fees payments hassle-free with the convenience of online payments.
Required Documentation & amount to open up
To open a Young Savers / Tusome Account / Toto Savers Account, you will need the following:
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Valid Identification Card or Birth Certificate (for the child)
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Passport-size Photo
There are two options for opening fees:
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Without a piggy bank: 60,000
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With a piggy bank: 150,000
Opening fees are further broken down as follows:
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Membership Fee: 20,000
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Initial Share: 30,000
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Initial Deposit: 100,000 (without a piggy bank) or 90,000 (with a piggy bank)