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Which Penrith Building Society accounts accept US citizens

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Penrith Building Society offers a Junior cash ISA to a US person.

If you already have an account with Penrith Building Society, a second one there is usually the easier application, because Penrith Building Society has already checked who you are. Each account below carries its verdict, the evidence behind it and the date it was last updated.

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Account type Verdict Accounts Updated
Junior cash ISAs Accepts US citizens 1

Junior cash ISAs

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Accepts US citizens
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The published terms set no US test, only that the child is a UK resident aged under 18 with a registered contact who has parental responsibility. Opens in branch or by post.

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Account Terms The catch
JISA (Junior ISA)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
3.60% AER, variable
Term
until the child turns 18
Min
£1
Max
£9,000 for the tax year 2026/27
Rate as of
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Source: Penrith Building Society JISA (Junior ISA) summary box, April 2026 (V3.20), 2026-09-11 Penrith Building Society's own page

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