Form signed by guardian in person signature must be as per bank s record else original document to proof relationship is required.
Open bank account for child.
Choose an account from the table below and click apply now to apply for a personal joint alternate account.
With a standard joint account each account holder has 100 access to the funds so either the adult or the child can drain the account and rack up overdraft fees unless the bank restricts what the child can do.
Looking to open a bank account for a child.
Natwest s child bank account for ages 11 18 offers a visa debit card and has no monthly fee.
Open an account with as little as 1 and enjoy instant access.
Some providers only need you to pay in 1 to open an account for your child no monthly fees.
If you ve already got a youthsaver account you can open a smart access account for youth at your nearest branch remember to take your id and your child s birth certificate with you.
Keep that in mind before you set your child loose with a large available balance.
Setting up the account.
Open an account with 1.
Child savings accounts help prepare children for.
When the child turns the appropriate age 18 or 13 if you convert it to a checking account you can go to the bank and remove your name.
You can open a youthsaver account and a smart access account for youth online at the same time.
The bank shall have no responsibility to ensure you properly.
A straightforward savings account you can open with as little as 10.
Savings accounts opened on or after august 13 2018 we will waive the monthly maintenance fee for six months from account opening.
And if you re aged 7 10 you ll also receive a free moneybox when you open your account.
As a result you ll need to open the account with your name on it as well.
You ll earn interest on your savings every month.
Documentation for minors child s age details.
If this is your first account with us select i have none of the above and fill up your account application details.
Children under the age of 18 are not legally allowed to sign documents.
Available for customers aged 7 to 17 years old.
Joint account risks.
A parent or guardian will normally need to give permission for their child to have a debit card provided they re under 16.
Retrieve your details via myinfo using your singpass id and password for hassle free form filling documents required for account opening.
Children s current accounts don t tend to charge monthly fees no automatic debit card.