Minor Account

Minor Membership

Documentation required to open an account for a Minor?

A minor is someone under the age of 16. Under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, we are required to confirm the following information when an account is being opened for a minor.

• The minor's birth certificate
• The minor’s PPSN on a document from the state.
• The Proof of Address and Photo ID of the parent(s) or guardian(s). As part of current legislation, the credit union must identify the child’s parent/ guardian.

Documentation required to open a current account for a Minor?

• The current account & debit card are available to junior members from the age of 12 (Parental consent is required up to the age of 16)
• The minor's passport
• The minor's birth certificate
• The minor’s PPSN on a document from the state.
• The Proof of Address and Photo ID of the parent(s) or guardian(s). As part of current legislation, the credit union must identify the child’s parent/ guardian.

Please note:

• A minimum of €5 is required to open all savings accounts. Members must maintain a balance of €5.
• From the child's 12th to 16th birthday , both the minor & parent/guardian must be present in branch to open the account.