Ist bank account for my 14 year old son

grace2much

Hi all, need some advice. I want to open a bank account for my 14.5 year old son that has a debit card. It will be his first bank account and so hopefully teach him a little about saving and spending responsibly etc.

Do I need to apply for an account for him with the bank I am currently with (Santander) or does that matter.

If so what are the best accounts with a debit card for a teenager?

Nearly forgot and it must be a "free" account no fees.

Many thanks in advanced for any advice offered.

Lokolo

Most banks offer accounts for someone of 14 years old with a debit card.

Just tell him to go down to a bank which is convinient to him, with some ID (passport?) and ask to open an account with them.

I opened one with HSBC when I was 11, then opened up one with Lloyds when I was 16. Still have them over a decade later.

Archi_Bald

http://www.santander.co.uk/uk/current-accounts/123-mini-accounts

http://www.nationwide.co.uk/products/current-accounts/flexone/whats-flexone

http://www.lloydsbank.com/current-accounts/under-19s-account.asp

http://www.tsb.co.uk/current-accounts/under-19s-bank-accounts/

or google for "youth accounts"