Sharon F
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No. Banks now offer student checking accounts starting at age 15 but the parent has to be a co-signer on the account. And this account is typically linked to their existing account
If you get a student checking account (at age 15) then you could get a debit card |
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moon light night
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in the UK you can have a debit card at the age of 13 but a credit card at the age of 16
a debit cards is ur own money they is in the bank, a credit card is like a loan that you need to pay off monthly |
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charterman
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Yes, you can get a prepaid Maestro card from the age of 13.
Try www.splashplastic.com. |
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eggz
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Umm... where do you live?
I live in Scotland and I got a debit card when I had just turned 15. I think you can get one at 14.
m x |
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confucious says
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yes go to halifax easy cash account basic bank account you will require parents permission |
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Digital G
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yes hsbc solo |
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~suki~ ♥
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Try this link for info:
http://www.choosingandusing.com/Downloads/APACScardsguideforparents-28.09.07.pdf
Edit: You may find this one more helpful:
http://www.apacs.org.uk/resources_publications/documents/APACScardsguideforunder18s-28.09.07.pdf |
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giggly nurse
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I dont' think so. Not a very good idea anyway |
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mike_alegend
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You will need an adult to co sign for it. |
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FoundMyStar
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Nope |
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Shirl
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nope |
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spy_glass343
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Yes.
Your parents have to sign off that it is ok for you to get it and it'll be tied to your account and only your account. |
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Gary K
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Only in your parent's name, i believe. |
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Ray C
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nope, and its really not worth the hastle unless your loaded, i got mine wen i was 16 but i think you can get a supervied one at 15 |
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Zoe
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No, you have to be 16. You can get a cash card though so you can withdraw money from an ATM. |
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mj
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No! |
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bella
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Maybe one of those pre paid ones. |
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bails
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No think you've got to be 18 |
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markymark292
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As far as I am aware, you have to be 16 to open a current account and so therefore I would say no.
Check out some bank websites and go to their T&C's to see what the minimum ages are. You never know, you may find one that will do a debit card for minors.
Try:
http://www.hsbc.co.uk
http://www.rbs.co.uk
http://www.barclays.co.uk
to name but a few....! :-) |
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Ash
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No you have to be 18 by law. You can get a cash card that'll work at cashmachines but thet'll be it. Banks cant offer this as law says have to be an adult. At 16 you may be able to apply for an electron card (same as debit card but not quiet as good, certain online retailers wont allow them) but that depends on the bank. Best to go into ur bank and ask or ask around before opening and account. (Make sure they are telling the truth as these people work on sales so will want you to open the account) |
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Ivan R
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Hello,
(ANS) The real answer is NO!. This is because at 14years old you would still be technically as far as the UK law goes judged to be a child, or a minor.
Banks wont allow a minor to open a current account or hold a debit card. You have to be aged 18years when you are judged to be an adult in law.
**Most banks will allow a minor to have or open a savings account but with no ability to take out credit i.e. cash only transactions (pay in or withdraw cash).
Kind Regards & happy 2008 from Ivan |
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