Accounts for Children & Youth

From first deposits to first jobs, BSV is here to help children grow into confident, money-smart adults.

Whether they're just learning the value of a dollar or ready for the responsibility of managing their own spending, our accounts for children and youth are designed to meet them where they are—and where they're going next.

Start with the Right Account

Children's Savings Account

Teach the basics. Celebrate the milestones.

Perfect for young savers just getting started, our savings account makes it easy to build good habits early—with no monthly maintenance fees and interest that grows with them.

  • Earn interest from the first deposit
  • Teach the power of saving over time
  • Accounts available for minors (under 18 years of age) with no monthly service charges or minimum balance requirement

Student Checking Account

Real responsibility, real support.

When your teen is ready to manage their own money, BSV makes it simple—and safe. Our student checking account gives them modern tools and local guidance to build financial confidence.

  • Debit card with spending limits
  • Free online and mobile banking
  • Helps build confidence and money skills
  • No monthly service charges for students under age 23

Bonus Resource: Free Downloadable Guide

Support a child on the path to financial literacy.

We've created a handy, age-by-age resource for families—covering money basics from preschool through high school. Use it as a conversation starter or teaching tool alongside their BSV account.

Why BSV?

  • Southside Virginia's only locally owned community bank
  • Trusted for over a century by families just like yours
  • Personalized, neighborly service—online and in-person
  • Flexible tools that grow with your child
From Piggy Banks to Paychecks. From First Grade to First Car.
Help your child start strong—with a bank that's built to grow with them.
Disclosure:

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act protects children under the age of 13 from the online collection of personal information. Our website and online services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly market to or solicit information from them. We recognize that protecting children's identities and privacy online is an important responsibility. For additional information on COPPA protections, please click here.