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Open a Youth Account


If you're looking for the best bank to open a youth account, novobanco believes in your dreams, your ambitions and your future. That's why we've created the right youth account for you.

Count on our accounts to give you the boost you need. Don't wait. Find out more and open your youth account today. 

Choose the best youth account for you

 

To help you find the right youth account, we've created options by age. Easier, simpler and tailored to you. 

Discover the benefits of youth accounts that grow with you

 

Our accounts are designed to support your changing needs at every stage of life.

Youth accounts with benefits that help make your future happen.

Junior Current Account

This account is exclusively for children aged between 0 and 12. Opened, represented and operated by the legal representative. 

Key Benefits

  • Online banking access 

    Manage your children's account digitally through online banking when linked to your own account.

  • Invest for the future 

    Invest in Global Invest Teen through monthly contributions or other Investment Funds.

  • Savings account 

    Access to a  Junior Scheduled/Tailored Savings Account, a 3-year Term Deposit. 

Youth Account

This account is exclusively for young people aged between 13 and 17. Opened, represented and operated by the legal representative. 

Key Benefits

  • Use of digital channels – novobanco Online and App 

    Check balances, make top-ups and payments online, subject to transaction limits. novobanco was a pioneer in mobile and online banking for young people under 18, helping them take their first steps towards greater financial independence.

  • Cards 

    Free issue of a Cartão Débito Jovem -Youth Debit Card and a Cartão Pré-Pago Tipo - Standard Prepaid Card for the account holder. These cards must be requested by the legal representative and can be linked to MB WAY.

  • Savings Solutions 

    Access to a range of savings products. 

18.25 Account

Key Benefits

  • MB WAY transactions and everyday banking services at €0 

    Free MB WAY transactions through the App. Free day-to-day services for the first account holder, including instant transfers, non-urgent SEPA+ credit transfers, service payments and mobile top-ups

  • Cards 

    Free issue of a Debit Card and a Prepaid Card for the account holder.

  • An environmentally responsible account 

    Zero CO₂ emissions. This account offsets unavoidable emissions through support for the Soil & More project since 2019

  • Access to Solução Ordenado - Personal Overdraft (1) 

    An authorised overdraft available up to the value of your salary, allowing you to withdraw funds or make payments even when there is no available balance in your Current Account


Salary Overdraft Solution: Representative example, 4th quarter of 2026. APRC 18.3%, nominal annual rate 16.300%, for a limit of €1,500 and a contracted term of 3 renewable months, assuming full use of the credit limit for 3 months.

26.31 Account

Key Benefits

  • €0 maintenance fee 

    When you spend at least €250 per month with your account cards and have a salary paid into the account of €670 or more.

  • MB WAY transactions and everyday banking services at €0 

    Free MB WAY transactions through the App. Free day-to-day services for the first account holder, including instant transfers, non-urgent SEPA+ credit transfers, service payments and mobile top-ups

  • Cards 

    Free issue of a Debit Card and a Credit Card Green(1).

  • An environmentally responsible account 

    Zero CO₂ emissions. This account offsets unavoidable emissions through support for the Soil & More project since 2019.

  • Access to Solução Ordenado - Personal Overdraft (2) 

    An authorised overdraft available up to the value of your salary, allowing you to withdraw funds or make payments even when there is no available balance in your Current Account

Information and examples of the Credit Card Verde

(*) Credit Card Verde: 16.9% APRC at 14.350% APR, for a credit limit of €1,500 with repayment at 12 months. 4rth Quarter 2026. Credit card provision fee of €13, plus stamp duty.  Credit card provision fee waived for primary cardholders.

 


Salary Overdraft Solution: Representative example, 4th quarter of 2026. APRC 18.3%, nominal annual rate 16.300%, for a limit of €1,500 and a contracted term of 3 renewable months, assuming full use of the credit limit for 3 months.

Account Switching Service
Transfer payments linked to an account held with another financial institution to a novobanco account. We'll take care of everything.

Frequently Asked Questions about Youth Accounts

Outros tópicos

 

From age 0 to 17, the account must be opened by the child's parent, guardian or legal representative. From age 18 onwards, the account can be opened independently. 

Up to the age of 31. 

A rechargeable Debit Card that allows payments, cash withdrawals and top-ups, with daily limits that can be changed by the legal representative or another court-appointed guardian. 

Accounts for customers aged 0 to 25 have no maintenance fee. Customers aged 26 to 31 may qualify for a fee exemption if they have their salary paid into the account or spend €250 per month.  

A Debit Card linked exclusively to a Youth Current Account. It allows payments and cash withdrawals and operates with daily spending limits that can be adjusted by the legal representative or another court-appointed guardian.

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