Bank Account For 11 To 17 Year Olds

To apply, you must be 11 to 17 years old and a Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, or Isle of Man resident. If you are under 16 you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to apply for an account in branch. Both you and your parent or guardian will need to provide identification. Applicants from Gibraltar must be existing customers.

Yes, you could open a bank account yourself once you’re 16. If you’re 16 and you would like to open a bank account with us, we’ll need to see a form of photo ID and proof of address. You can take a look at the types of documents you’ll need by reading our guide.  If you have your documents ready, you could apply for a bank account with us today.

You can apply for a bank account for your kids today. This can be done via phone or in branch, visit the How to apply section below for more information on how to get started with your application.

You’ll need a few things to hand. Make sure you have your child's ID as well as their current address and contact information. Just to let you know, if your surnames aren't the same, you'll need to provide a proof of relationship document to show the link between you both.

If your child is over the age of 16 and would like to open a bank account with us, we’ll need to see a form of photo ID and proof of address. You can take a look at the types of documents you’ll need by reading our guide.  If you have your documents ready, you could apply for a bank account with us today.

If you apply for our Card Plus account, you could get a debit card from 11 years old. If you’re looking to open a bank account with us to get your own debit card, you’ll need to have your parent or guardian with you if you’re aged between 11 – 15. If you’re 16 or 17 years old, you could open the account yourself.

If you’re aged 16-17 and are unable to provide proof of identity with your own documents, you'll need to apply with a parent or guardian. If your surname isn’t the same as theirs, you’ll also need to provide a proof of relationship document to show the link between you both.

We no longer offer Student Accounts, but take a look at the accounts below instead:

Card Plus: Take a look at our Card Plus page to see if this is the right account for you. Please check you fit the criteria before applying.

Foundation Account: Visit our Foundation Account page to learn more about this account option.

Yes. If you're a new or existing customer, you’ll need to provide proof of ID and address. When you open an account with us, it is important we see these documents to protect you and the bank from the risk of fraud. We are unable to process your application without these documents.

Please ensure that all items from the checklist below are included:

• Completed application form, signed, and dated.
• Confirmation of identity.
• Confirmation of address.

Proof of ID: Identification is needed to prove you are who you say you are. This can include:

• Your current passport.
• A full or provisional Channel Islands, UK, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, an EU member state, USA or Canada driving licence (you can often use this to prove both your identity and address).
• An EU ID card.

Proof of relationship: We accept a Birth/Adoption Certificate, Legal guardianship, HMRC/Benefits letter, Child arrangement order, or Foster agreement as proof of relationship.