{"id":147426,"date":"2018-11-12T15:43:02","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T15:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=147426"},"modified":"2026-02-20T05:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:43:58","slug":"shepherds-friendly-savings-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/savings-accounts\/shepherds-friendly-savings-accounts","title":{"rendered":"Shepherds Friendly savings accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shepherds Friendly is one of the oldest financial mutual societies in the world. It offers a range of savings options for adults and children. <\/p><h3>What savings options does Shepherds Friendly offer?<\/h3><h4>Stocks and Shares ISA<\/h4><ul><li>Easy access to your money.<\/li><li>Invest from \u00a330 per month.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Or<\/span> make online payments in single lump sums. Your first deposit must be at least \u00a3100.<\/li><li>Once your first deposit has been received, you\u2019ll get cashback of up to \u00a3100, known as an ISA Boost.<\/li><li>Low-medium risk with this investment option.<\/li><li>You might get an annual bonus if your investments perform well enough.<\/li><li>Also acts as life insurance, paying out a lump sum if you die.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">What is a cash ISA?<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <p>A cash ISA is a savings account where you don\u2019t pay tax on the interest you earn. There\u2019s a limit on the amount you can deposit into ISAs each year, which is set by the government.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Junior ISA<\/h4><ul><li>Parent or guardian can only open this type of account.<\/li><li>Pay in monthly, with a minimum of \u00a310 a month.<\/li><li><u>Or<\/u> start with a lump sum of at least \u00a3100.<\/li><li>The annual limit for junior ISAs currently stands at \u00a39,000.<\/li><\/ul><h4>5 Year Fixed Rate Bond<\/h4><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Save any amount from \u00a31,000 to \u00a3125,000.<\/li><li>Lock away your cash for 5 years and earn a fixed interest rate.<\/li><li>Also acts as life insurance, paying out a lump sum if you die.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"newsletter-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup sticky-mode theme-green\" data-accountcreateflow=\"newsletter\" data-displaydelay=\"0\" data-showformembers=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"signup-grid\">\n                                <div class=\"signup-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png\" alt=\"newsletter-image\" class=\"signup-image-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/george4.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"signup-content\">\n                <div class=\"signup-content-left\">\n                    <h2 class=\"signup-header\">Be first to know about new deals<\/h2>\n                                        <p class=\"signup-text\">Sign up to receive the latest deals, tips and a chance to <strong>win \u00a3400!<\/strong> (T&amp;Cs)\n                                            <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"signup-content-right\">\n                    <div class=\"form\">\n                        <div class=\"email-group \">\n                            <label for=\"email-default\" class=\"sr-only\">Email address:<\/label>\n                            <input class=\"email-input\" id=\"email-default\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" name=\"email\" data-prefill=\"me.notes.createAccountEmail\">\n                            <button class=\"email-btn\">\n                                <span class=\"btn-text\">Sign up<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"loading-spinner\"><\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <p class=\"error-msg\"><span class=\"error-msg-text\">Error placeholder<\/span> <span class=\"error-msg-sign-in\"> Click <a class=\"error-msg-sign-in-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/user-profile\/sign-in?returnTo=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.finder.com%2Fuk%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F147426\">here<\/a> to sign in<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"links\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/finder.com\/uk\/about-us\/competition-winners\">Winners<\/a> |                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/about-us\/example-email#savings\">Emails<\/a> |                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/communication-preferences\">Unsubscribe<\/a> |                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/privacy-policy\">Privacy<\/a>                                             <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"hide-btn\">\n            Hide\n            <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall has-margin-top-xxsmall\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>How do I decide which account is for me?<\/h3><p>Firstly, you need to decide what you\u2019re looking for in a savings account. Are you looking for a tax-free account? Do you want to save for your children? Are you looking to lock away a lump sum of cash for a number of years? <\/p><p>You need to work out what you need before comparing the different offers available for certain types of savings accounts. Once you have done that, it\u2019s useful to look at:<\/p><ul class=\"list-3\"><li>Interest rates<\/li><li>Fees (If there are any.)<\/li><li>Access to cash (If you need quick access, for instance.)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Does Shepherds Friendly offer online banking?<\/h3><p>Shepherds Friendly lets you apply and manage your accounts online. You can do a range of things in the online members area, including:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>View your plan details and recent transactions.<\/li><li>Check how your plan is performing.<\/li><li>Make online payments to your ISA quickly.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are the pros and cons of banking with Shepherds Friendly?<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Online banking.<\/strong> Managing your savings accounts online means you can get instant access to your account. There's no need to call up or send a letter.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Junior ISA account.<\/strong> Shepherds Friendly offers a child's account.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> Some accounts include life insurance.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Cashback.<\/strong> The stocks and shares ISA pays cashback after your first deposit.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Free voucher.<\/strong> You might get a Love 2 Shop gift voucher of up to \u00a350 when you open an account.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Little choice of accounts.<\/strong> You will get a wider selection of savings accounts elsewhere.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>No high-street presence.<\/strong> It might not be suited to those who prefer face-to-face banking. However, you can contact Shepherds Friendly over the phone, online and also by post and email.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                    \n<style>\n.tablefade { height: 850px; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: scroll; }\n.tablefade .luna-table { position: relative; border-left: none !important; }\n.tablefade th:first-child, .tablefade td:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; background: #ffffff; border-left: 1px solid #d4d3ce; z-index: 2; }\n.tablefade .luna-table td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.tablefade tbody tr:hover td { background-color: #f5f4ef !important; }\n.tablefadeafter { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%); width: 100%; height: 10rem; margin-top: -10rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; pointer-events: none; }\n.tablefade img { min-width: 96px; min-height: 53px; }\n\n.tablefade-filtered { max-height: 500px; width: 100%; 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deposit guarantee scheme.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is there a charge for managing the Stocks and Shares ISA?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, Shepherds Friendly deducts charges from your investment to cover any expenses as well as the cost for administering and handling your ISA. There is currently an annual management charge of 1.5%.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much can I withdraw from the Stocks and Shares ISA?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You\u2019ll have access to the money invested in your Shepherds Friendly Stocks and Shares ISA at any time. 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