I have a 9 yr old son and we want to open a bank account for him. We would like a savings account that has instant access.

by , 4 months agoClosed Question

We would also like internet access so he can see his savings adding up to encourage him to save. can not find one with internet access on ajunior account. do they exist?

Answers (2)

Chosen as Best Answer

Hi justins52, and welcome to the forum.

Good idea, but sadly, there doesn't seem to be a children's account with internet access available until the child is at least 11 years old.

by fruitcake, 4 months ago

Thanks, justins52. :-)

by fruitcake, 4 months ago

Wow, not seen a 'best answer' for a while Fruity (or maybe its just that I dont get them.........?)

by Jazzj, 4 months ago

No, nor me, Jazzj, it's lovely when a new member makes the effort though, isn't it?!

by fruitcake, 4 months ago

Why not just open it in your name first , then move it out when suitable. Just show him the statements and explain the difficulty.

by martini97, 4 months ago

I've been looking for similar, but the only one I've been able to find (my children are older) is Santander on the proviso that I move my current account there too. Bearing in mind their reported customer service levels I've decided not to proceed

by Jazzj, 4 months ago

I think Santander require children to be 11+, and you're right about the customer service which I've been unfortunate enough to experience personally through having an Abbey account that was taken over by Santander. Needless to say, I moved the account elsewhere.

by fruitcake, 4 months ago

They do Fruitcake, I've never experienced their customer service first hand, but having been burnt badly by the HSBC I'm not willing to risk dodgy service again!

by Jazzj, 4 months ago

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