3.2 Opening a bank account

You can open an account with a bank (or with a building society).

To open a bank account, you will need to fill in an application form.

You will need to check whether the bank requires you to complete the application form online or in a branch office.

You will need documents to prove your identity and your address to open a bank account. If you are not a British citizen, then you may require additional documentation to open a bank account.

Most banks provide bank accounts to children aged 11 or older. If you are under the age of 16, you will need your guardian or parent, who must have an account with the same bank.