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account that no one can withdraw money from?

My boyfriend has a little girl that he isn't allowed contact with at the moment, so unfortunately she doesn't get to have any christmas or birthday presents. Now we want to open a bank account or something similar which no one can withdraw money from other than her when we are able to see her. At least then we can put money in this every week, christmas and birthdays.

But we don't know what account is the best to do this with or anything and we are asking if anyone has been in this situation and what account they think is the best to use.

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  • No, you can't do that I'm afraid, because you can't contact her, she can't be party to it. Your best bet would be just to open a savings account and fill it.
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    Kels100 wrote: »
    My boyfriend has a little girl that he isn't allowed contact with at the moment, so unfortunately she doesn't get to have any christmas or birthday presents. Now we want to open a bank account or something similar which no one can withdraw money from other than her when we are able to see her. At least then we can put money in this every week, christmas and birthdays.

    But we don't know what account is the best to do this with or anything and we are asking if anyone has been in this situation and what account they think is the best to use.
    Most high street banks will allow him to open an account in trust for his daughter.

    He'll need the usual ID for himself and the birth certificate for his daughter. He should be able to obtain a copy of this from the registry office if needed.

    The named trustee (e.g. your boyfriend) is the only person who can sign for a withdrawal on the account - his daughter won't be able to.
  • vaporate
    vaporate Posts: 1,955 Forumite
    I think it is very tight not to be allowed to see your own daughter.

    Women.
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  • oxenryd
    oxenryd Posts: 478 Forumite
    vaporate wrote: »
    I think it is very tight not to be allowed to see your own daughter.

    Women.


    We don't know the circumstances
    Originally Posted by Dr Cuckoo3
    Your bank and bank card does say something about the kind of person you are: Big 4 banks=sheep;),Santander=someone who doesnt mind incompetence:p,COOP=Ethical views,a campaigner:cool:,First Direct/Coventry=someone who thinks they are better than others:o,NI Bank card when living on the mainland=Aspergers :D
  • opinions4u wrote: »

    The named trustee (e.g. your boyfriend) is the only person who can sign for a withdrawal on the account - his daughter won't be able to.

    It depends - banks have young saver accounts - these days often opened up in the name of the child - when they get to a certain age (7 in the case of LTSB) they can sign on the account.
    If they want total control it would be better in the name of the parent.
  • Extant
    Extant Posts: 2,140 Forumite
    vaporate wrote: »
    I think it is very tight not to be allowed to see your own daughter.

    Women.

    I think it is very "tight" to support the BNP.

    Racists.
    What would William Shatner do?
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