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sistafromanothermista
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:wave: morning, 
I'm looking for an account for my 14 (nearly 15) yr old which has the facility of a sort code and account number (so he can purchase things online)
I opened him a savings account years ago which has now got to the stage where he can have a card instead of a cash book but this has none of the facilities above.
Any advice or recommendations? :beer: Thanks
I'm looking for an account for my 14 (nearly 15) yr old which has the facility of a sort code and account number (so he can purchase things online)
I opened him a savings account years ago which has now got to the stage where he can have a card instead of a cash book but this has none of the facilities above.
Any advice or recommendations? :beer: Thanks
DEBT FREE AND PROUD
'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt'
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I can't see why you would want to declare your sort code and a/c number on line however any bank a/c would do.0
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I think what you mean is that you want a Debit card, not a sort code and account number, and I don't think these are given to anyone under the age of 16. Might be wrong though as I'm sure I've heard 14 around here somewhere.0
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HSBC for example offer a card for under 18s.0
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You can't normally buy things online with just a sort code and account number, although you can set a paypal account to be funded by direct debit from a current account (not a savings account)
I think you mean a debit card.
Most banks offer under-18s a debit card of some sort, but the type of card and account vary between banks - you'll have to do a little research to find what's best for your circumstances.We need the earth for food, water, and shelter.
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:wave: Yeh i think that's what i meant Just a card which he can use in shops to buy things (chip and pin) The card he has atm he can't use in this way as it's just a savings card iyswim DEBT FREE AND PROUD'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt'0
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sistafromanothermista wrote: »:wave: Yeh i think that's what i meant Just a card which he can use in shops to buy things (chip and pin) The card he has atm he can't use in this way as it's just a savings card iyswim
Last I heard, Lloyds TSB had the highest interest rate on a child's current account.0 -
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I think Lloyds offer a Visa Electron debit card to under 18's. Not sure what the lower age requirement is but I think every bank has some form of debit card account aimed at teens don't they?
Have you asked your own bank?0
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