Apply in Video Banking
If your parent or guardian banks with us and has our app, they can open an account for you through Video Banking.
Just right if you’re 11 to 15 years old
It’s easy to look after your money with our simple, secure bank account with no monthly fees.
Does your parent or guardian bank with us?
If they don’t bank with us, they’ll need to call one of our branches and make an appointment for you to apply. Because of coronavirus, we’ve had to temporarily close or change the opening hours of some of our branches – so it might take longer than usual to make an appointment, and you might not want to visit us.
Here’s why we think you, and your parents or guardians, will find BarclayPlus a great first bank account.
The stuff you’ll like
What your parents or guardians will like
Because you’re under 16, your parent or guardian needs to help you open a BarclayPlus account. Here’s how it works, depending on whether or not they bank with us.
If your parent or guardian banks with us
If they have our app, you can open an account whenever you want through Video Banking. Your parent or guardian will just need to download the Video Banking app and have you and your passport to hand when they make the call. If you don’t have a passport, you can use your birth certificate.
If they don’t have our app, you’ll need to open an account in branch. You’ll need to bring in your ID (passport, national identity card or birth certificate) and your parent or guardian will need their debit card and PIN. If they don’t have a debit card, they’ll need to bring in proof of their ID.
If your parent or guardian doesn’t bank with us
You can only open an account in branch. You’ll need to bring in your ID (passport, national identity card or birth certificate) and your parent or guardian will need their ID and proof of address, such as a UK bank statement or utility bill. They can’t use the same document for ID and address.
Here’s a list of the most commonly used banking words and what they mean.
Account number
A unique number that only your account has. It’s made up of eight digits and no letters, like 12345678.
Sort code
A six-digit number, with a dash every two numbers, that’s unique to the branch where you opened your account.
PIN
PIN stands for Personal Identification Number. It’s a four-digit number that acts like a password for your card, so you should never share it with anyone. You’ll need to use it when you’re buying something with your card or getting money out of a cash machine.
Balance
The amount of money you have in your account.
Barclays app
Our app that lets you bank on your smartphone or tablet. You can download it from any app store.
Debit card
A bank card that lets you pay in shops, online and take out money from cash machines (if you have the funds in your account).
Cash card
A bank card that you can only use to take money out of cash machines (if you have the funds in your account). You won’t be able to use our app with this card.
Credit interest
An amount of money a bank gives you, just for keeping money in your account.
Security code
If you’re paying online or over the phone, you may be asked for your card’s security code. This is the last three digits printed on the signature strip on the back of your card. It’s sometimes referred to as the CVV or CVC.
Teaching your children good money habits now will help them when they’re grown up.
If your parent or guardian banks with us and has our app, they can open an account for you through Video Banking.
Please bear in mind that because of coronavirus, we’ve had to temporarily close or change the opening hours of some of our branches, and you might not want to visit us.
If your parent or guardian has a question about our BarclayPlus account, here’s how they can get in touch with us.
Already bank with us?
Call any time6 on 0345 734 5345, or use the ‘Direct call’ button in the app to call us and fast-track through security.
Don’t bank with us?
Call 0345 600 4545, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturday, 9am-5pm.
The Barclays app is specially designed for your BarclayPlus account – all you need is your smartphone or tablet.
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