Headstart kid’s bank account

Encourage your kids to get ahead with Headstart, a bank account designed specifically for children that pays interest and has no fees.

Benefits at a glance

Earns interest on every Dollar in the account
No transaction or monthly account fees

You can choose to have control over your kids account
Works with Internet banking online banking and the ABC Bank Mobile app, plus kids can have their own EFTPOS card

Is it right for my kids?

If you’d like to set your kids up for the future with good money habits, an ABC Bank Headstart account could be a great option.

Headstart is both a savings and transaction account designed specifically for kids. It earns interest, calculated daily, and has no monthly or transaction fees, allowing your child’s money to grow.

You choose how much control your child has over their account:

If your child is under 13, they can make deposits, check their balance and ask for a statement. But to take money out or move it around, only you can do that – unless you give consent for your child to do it themselves.
If they’re a teenager (13 to 18 years old), they can open and manage their own Headstart account, like make deposits, take money out and move money around. Or if they already have a Headstart account, they can take over managing the account with your consent.

Once your child turns 18, we’ll need to move them to a more suitable account. For instance if they’re starting an apprenticeship or studying at a United States tertiary institution, our tertiary students package may suit them – or if they’re starting their first job, they may like to move to our job starter’s package.

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Bank anywhere, anytime

Teach your child how to manage their money at a time that suits you. Download their statements using online banking and show them how to track their budget, or let them check their balance with the ABC Bank Mobile app before they buy that “must-have” new game.

Teach kids to be cash clever at home

Teach your kids to be cash clever at home with the help of our simple GetWise money tips covering everything from the value of pocket money, to the difference between needs and wants.

Let your kids buy online with a Visa Debit card

With a Visa Debit card, your child can use their own money to buy things online or over the phone, anywhere Visa is accepted. It’s a great alternative to a credit card. They simply need to be 13 years old to apply, and if they are under 16, they’ll need your approval.

Set up alerts to stay ahead

When your child starts managing their own account, they can set up alerts so when their account goes below or above a certain limit, they’ll get a TXT or email to let them know. It’s a great way to ensure they’re never caught short.

Open Headstart account for your child

Children under 13

Come see us at a branch and bring with you accepted ID for yourself and your child.

Teenagers 13-18

Your teenager can open their own account by visiting a branch and bringing in accepted ID.