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Best Bank Account for a 16 year old

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My 16 year old son would like to open a bank account which will give him a debit card. Does anyone have any recommendations.....any with incentives etc at the moment ?

Thanks

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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    Most don't come with incentives for as young as 16.

    Most banks do an under 18s account.

    Basically at his age its mainly about convinience....
  • moneypooh
    moneypooh Posts: 2,217 Forumite
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    Our daughter has an account with Barclays and has a debit card. She also does online banking with it. So far it's been OK. Only took 3 days to get up and running with card & internet.
  • ixia
    ixia Posts: 1,338 Forumite
    My daughter has a revolve account with RBS and has a debit card doesn't have any benefits that I am aware of.
  • Jordii
    Jordii Posts: 440 Forumite
    Nationwide offer a flexaccount with a Visa debit card, chequebook, telephone and internet banking for 16 year olds.
    They also offer money off driving lessons and things when your son is old enough.
    :o Young moneysaver in the making
    A penny saved, is a penny earned :D
  • P2TKL
    P2TKL Posts: 1,705 Forumite
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    Thanks for your suggestions. I shall look into all of them :D
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