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Many UK banks offer children’s accounts. They offer lots of benefits, including teaching young people how to budget and manage money. This kind of account usually comes with parental controls too, such as spending limits.
High street favourite HSBC has a children’s account called MyMoney. But what’s it like? Read on to find out, as we’ve put together a helpful guide to the HSBC child account covering everything you need to know. This includes features, how to apply and much more.
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HSBC has a package of accounts designed for children and teens. There’s the MyMoney Account (also called MyAccount), which is a current account for 11-17 year olds.
There’s also the HSBC MySavings account for children, which can be opened from age 7. And once the account holder is old enough for the current account, the savings account can be linked to it.
HSBC MyMoney is a simple current account for young people, which comes with a debit card and can be managed through the HSBC mobile app.
The HSBC MyMoney account comes with the following features:¹
It’s normal to feel a little nervous about your child having access to a bank account and debit card.
But to ease your mind, here are a few useful things to know:¹
If you like the sound of the HSBC child account, either for yourself or for your child, you’ll need to know how to apply.
Here’s how to do it, starting with the eligibility requirements.
The HSBC MyMoney account is open to anyone who is between 11 and 17 years old. You’ll need to live in the UK or the EU.
Crucially though, this account can only be opened by a parent or guardian.
Before you start an application, you’ll need to make sure you have the following documents to hand:
If you’re over 16, you’ll only need to provide proof of address for your parent or guardian, along with your own ID.
Acceptable ID documents include a passport or UK driving licence, with the former being the more likely option for children applying for this account. For proof of address, a recent bank statement, council tax bill, utility bill or HMRC tax notification are all acceptable documents.
With your documents sorted, you’re ready to apply. There are a couple of ways you can do it, depending on whether your parent or guardian is an HSBC customer already.
If your parent or guardian does already bank with HSBC, they can apply online by following these steps:
If no one in the family banks with HSBC, you can still apply for the MyMoney account - but you’ll need to visit an HSBC branch. You can find your nearest one here.
To apply in a branch, you’ll need to make sure you do the following:
The HSBC child account has no initial or monthly fees to worry about, nor are there charges for using your debit card within the UK.
But like other HSBC accounts, there are some fees for making international or foreign currency transactions. Let’s take a look:²
Transaction type | Fee |
---|---|
Sending money outside the UK | Free for HSBC account and payments in EUR to EEA; £5 for all other payments (intermediary/receiving bank charges may also apply) |
Receiving money from outside the UK | £5 per payment |
Debit card payments in foreign currency | 2.75% |
Cash withdrawal in foreign currency outside the UK | 2.75% |
HSBC is a fully licensed bank in the UK, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It also uses sophisticated security technology to keep your account and money safe.
But as this is a child account, parents will need to decide whether they’re happy with the security features on offer.
After reading this, you should have all the info you need on the HSBC child account. We’ve covered features, fees and how the account is opened and managed. So you should be all set to decide whether it’s right for you, or your child.
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Sources last checked on date: 31-July-2023
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