‘Irish banks rip-off young savers’ – experts claim children’s savings accounts are a marketing toolInterest rates may not be as good as they appear due to restrictive termsAre child savings accounts a rip-off? Charlie Weston Today at 06:30Savings accounts for children have been labelled a rip-off and mere marketing tools. This is because the accounts offered by banks are often characterised by unfair terms and conditions, financial experts say.

Source: Irish Independent February 23, 2026 10:00 UTC