Laser card, Visa Debit for 13 year old

Grawns

Hi Guys
Some advice please
My niece is in boarding school and recently ran out of money as she didn't get home at the weekend because of the snow. We ended up having to post her €20 cash. Not the best way to manage things. Does anyone have an idea of what would be the best way for her to be able to access a banklink. I don't think those prepaid credit cards work in banklinks and the charges are very high too. Can we open her a bank account? Is this a good idea anyway? Also I think they are phasing out laser in Ireland and moving over to Visa Debit.

who the fug

Have the schools stopped holding money for the kids, and dishing it out upon request

seamus

She can have a bank account and an ATM card.

She can get a laser/debit card with parental/guardian approval, but there is stamp duty on it, which is obviously a consideration for a child. She wouldn't really need a laser/debit card for the purchases she'd be making. An ATM card would be sufficient.

January

An under 18's account won't have Laser/Visa Debit attached but they will get an ATM card which she can use to withdraw money.

Moonbeam

Does she have access to an atm?
Back in my boarding school days only 4rth years up were ever allowed of school grounds.
Does the school have a mini bank or anyhting on those lines?
Ours was run by 4rth years and we could take money out once a week.

BengaLover

Giver her a few blank cheques to tide her over..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Grawns

I don't know if the school will hold money, they probably do though, I hadn't thought of it. Will check as she wouldn't be near an ATM that often.