Bank accounts (young people - SEND)
Having your own bank account is really important if you want to manage your money and prepare for adult life.
If you:
- already have a child's bank account, it can be updated into a Young Person's account
- haven't got a bank account yet, talk to a trusted adult about setting one up.
It’s a good idea to have a current account and a savings account. You might find it helpful to set up online or mobile banking to help you manage your account.
Check Money for Life YouTube video on 'Get started with banking'. Please note: if you access the video on YouTube the subtitles maybe auto generated. Some videos may not have subtitles and may autoplay.
The United Response making money easier guides provide details about:
- choosing and opening a bank account
- using a bank account
- your money, your home
- your money, your insurance
- the words used in banking
- moving on and planning ahead.
Check Barclays and British Institute of Learning Difficulties (BILD) YouTube videos on bank accounts in the section below. Please note: if you access the videos on YouTube the subtitles maybe auto generated. Some videos may not have subtitles and may autoplay.
