Digital Wings
Fancy getting into coding? You can boost your digital knowledge for free with our interactive resources.
Make the most of your money if you’re 16 or 17 years old
Take control of your money with our simple, secure bank account with no monthly fees.
Our bank account for young adults is packed with tools and features that let you manage your money your way, wherever you are.
The important stuff
To open a Young Person’s Account, we need to see documents that confirm who you are and where you live. These need to be original documents and not photocopies.
To confirm who you are, we need one of the following:
To confirm where you live, we need one of the following:
Here’s how you can open an account, depending on whether or not your parent or guardian banks with us.
If you don’t already bank with us, we recommend booking an appointment.
We can help with more than just your money – discover the features you can access with a Young Person’s Account.
Fancy getting into coding? You can boost your digital knowledge for free with our interactive resources.
Get the skills you need for a better future with our range of tools, tips and interactive resources.
We look out for you and your money 24/7, but there are steps you can take to help keep your money safe.
Create a PIN and passwords or passcodes that are hard to guess.
Memorise your PIN and passwords or passcodes and never share them with anyone else.
Don’t use a jailbroken phone – our app won’t work with them because they’re not safe.
Only download official apps from official app stores.
Only shop through secure websites – look for ones that begin with ‘https’.
If you’ve got a question about our Young Person’s Account, there are many ways to get in touch.
Tweet us a question @BarclaysUKHelp and we’ll respond within two hours.
New to us? Call 0345 600 4545, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturday, 9am-5pm. If you already bank with us, call anytime on 0345 734 53452.