Under 16s account eligibility
There are some requirements and restrictions to be aware of before opening an Under 16s account.
Parents and guardians:
You must be the child’s legal parent or guardian.
You’ll be the account holder – money in the child’s account will legally belong to you.
You’ll be the main adult connected to the child’s account. You can also add a trusted family member onto the account but they won't have the same access to the account as you.
You can have up to 5 child accounts connected to your account.
You don’t need to have the same surname as your child.