Under 19s Account

Your everyday account for saving, spending, and building money skills.

Apply for under 19s account

Under 19s Account

Your everyday account for saving, spending, and building money skills.

Apply for under 19s account

Account features

Earn and Save

Whether it’s pocket money, birthday cash or wages, keep it in your account and earn interest, paid every 3 months.

More about credit interest

Manage your money

The app makes it easy to move money, check your balance and keep track of your account.

Save the Change for 16 to 17 year olds

Save the Change helps you save money by rounding up transactions to the nearest pound. The difference is then moved into a Bank of Scotland savings account of your choice.

  • See your future bills and payments​

    With the power to check upcoming payments, you can make sure you’re ready to pay on the day.

    Request a payment

    Request and receive money you’re owed from friends and family in our app.

    Easily share a link or QR code, and friends and family can follow the instructions to pay you back.

    Block or cancel your unused subscriptions​

    See the streaming services, phone bill and food delivery subscriptions you pay for by debit card, all in one place. Plus, you can block or cancel debit card subscriptions you don’t really need.​

    Manage cards and view PIN​

    Whether you’re freezing a lost card, accessing your card details or viewing your PIN, our app puts you in control.​

    Biometrics and security​

    Biometrics uses your fingerprint or face recognition to make logging in faster and more secure. We use some of the latest technologies to fight fraud and help keep you and your money safe.​

    Need help?​

    Message us securely in the app 24 hours a day.

Ready to apply?

Adult and two children on sports field.

Just select your age and we’ll help you find the right option.

Age 11 to 12

We’re happy to help in a branch

You’ll need to call or pop in to book an appointment at a branch. Bring proof of ID, and make sure a parent or guardian comes with theirs too.

Branch near me

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart start is a banking and savings account for 11 to 15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Parents or guardians can apply in the app or online.

Smart Start

Age 13 to 14

 

New to Bank of Scotland?

Scan the QR code to apply.

Scan the QR code with a parent or guardian to apply using the app and pop into any branch with proof of your identity to complete the application.

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart Start is a banking and savings account for 11 to 15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Parents or guardians can apply in the app or online.

Smart Start

New to Bank of Scotland?

Scan the QR code to apply.

Scan the QR code with a parent or guardian to apply using the app and pop into any branch with proof of your identity to complete the application.

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Have you considered Smart Start?

Smart Start is a banking and savings account for 11 to 15 year olds with no monthly fees or charges.

Parents or guardians can apply in the app or online.

Smart Start

Age 15 to 17

 

New to Bank of Scotland?

Scan the QR code to apply.

Our Mobile Banking App makes it quick and easy to apply for a bank account.

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online and finish it in branch.

Already a customer?

You can upgrade an existing account or open a new one.

We'll keep your accounts together and you won't need to give us information we already hold.

Log in to apply

New to Bank of Scotland?

Our Mobile Banking App makes it quick and easy to apply for a bank account.

Apply on the app and provide proof of your identity such as a passport.

Open a new current account

If you don’t want to use the app, you can apply online.

Already a customer?

You can upgrade an existing account or open a new one.

We'll keep your accounts together and you won't need to give us information we already hold.

Log in to apply

Let’s look at the details

  • These interest rates are correct as of 23 August 2021. Interest rates are variable, and any interest you accrue will be paid quarterly.

    For accounts opened before 23 August 2021

    Your balance

    AER %

    Gross %

    Your balance

    £0.01 to £2,499.99

    AER %

    0.50

    Gross %

    0.50

    Your balance

    £2,500+

    AER %

    0.00

    Gross %

    0.00

    We do not pay interest on amounts of £2,500 or more.

     

    For accounts opened on or after 23 August 2021

     

    Your balance

    AER %

    Gross %

    Your balance

    £0.01 to £999.99

    AER %

    0.50

    Gross %

    0.50

    Your balance

    £1,000+

    AER %

    0.00

    Gross %

    0.00

    We do not pay interest on amounts of £1,000 or more.

    Keep in mind interest paid before 06 April 2016 will have been paid net (unless you registered the account with us to receive gross interest).  Net is the rate of interest payable after allowing for the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law (20% at the moment).

    From 06 April 2016 interest is paid gross, meaning we will not deduct tax on your behalf. Dependant on your personal circumstances, tax may be due on your interest and it is your responsibility to disclose and pay any tax due directly to HMRC.

  • If you still have your Under 19s Account after you turn 18, we'll change your account to a Classic Account. If we no longer offer a Classic Account, we'll switch it to a similar account.

You can open an account if you meet all necessary conditions after we check your circumstances. We may monitor and record calls.

Mobile alerts are sent throughout the day, 7 days a week including bank holidays. This is a free service for all eligible current account customers.

Under 19s Account holders aged 18 or over do not have access to set up overdrafts or have Save the Change balances transferred to their account. In addition, Under 19s Account customers aged 11 to 15 cannot use the international payments service. The online daily payment limit is £500 if your account was opened after 11 September 2011, if it was opened on or before this date then the limit is £500. If you need to withdraw more than this then you will need to visit your local branch.

You will only be able to view your Under 19s Account in online banking and not any other accounts you have with Bank of Scotland.

Bank of Scotland plc, Registered in Scotland No. SC327000. Registered Office: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 169628.

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