Barclays Bank Young Persons Account

Just seen your site and thought I'd let you know about the main difficulty of trying to open an account with Barclays and most other Banks - the excuse, on enquiry about the matter is that it is Government regulation, because of money laundering, etc., etc. - for Heaven's sake where does the madness stop? Do they want nore customers or not; after all, it's a fair bet that if you open an account with a Bank whilst you are young, you will more than likely stay with them! I have, therefore just sent the following email to Barclays - don't suppose I'll get anywhere, still, it's worth a try!

I am a long standing customer of your Bank, holding three accounts with you. My granddaughter (16 tomorrow and staying on at School) needs a Bank Account, I therefore, looked at your offerings.

Who exactly thinks out these conditions of application ie. ID needed? What 16 year old has a driving licence, or utility bills (paid or not)? ALSO, IN MOST CASES, HOW CAN ONE PRODUCE A BANK ACCOUNT STATEMENT WHEN ONE IS JUST TRYING TO APPLY FOR ONE?

Also not ALL teens have a Passport.

You ask for feed-back - this is it.

I am totally dsigusted with your services.