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How to open a Youth Account 12-17?
Nickel is open to everyone aged 12 and over, and costs just €20 a year.
Are you the legal representative of a minor over 12? You can open an account for him/her.
- Go to our dedicated page and let us guide you! It only takes a few minutes to sign up online. Once you've registered, you'll receive a 5-digit code by SMS.
- Go to the tobacconist or Point Nickel of your choice with:
- your 5-digit code (valid for 15 days)
- your ID and that of the minor represented
- €25 for the purchase of the card
Once the card has been collected:
- The merchant gives you a proof of account opening with your bank details
- You receive the Mastercard secret code by SMS
- The card can be used immediately
At the same time, the legal representative will receive his or her parent ID by email, and will be able to apply for a My Nickel card for the minor for just €10 more every 5 years (for as long as your card is valid).
What are the conditions for opening a Youth Account 12 - 17?
Requested documents | For the minor | For the legal representative |
"Livret de famille" (document attesting that the adult is the legal representative of the minor) : the document must be written in French or translated by a certified translator | ✓ | ✓ |
ID issued by France, a European country, or an EFTA country (European Free Trade Association: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) | ✓ | ✓ |
Main residence address in France | ✓ | ✓ |
Telephone number and email address |
| ✓ |
As a parent or legal guardian, you do not have to be a Nickel client to open a Nickel Youth Account