Febelfin and the Red Cross help unaccompanied foreign minors find their way to the bank
23 January 2020 - 2 min Reading time
Foreigners arriving in our country need the services of a bank to fully integrate, even if they are still minors and have no parents to rely on. For example, to receive their student job wages or study allowance, they need a checking account.
In practice, there are sometimes questions about how such a bank account can be opened and managed. Therefore, Febelfin and the Red Cross provide information on various banking services as well as guardianship during five information sessions. The next session is scheduled for January 24th in Brussels.
Information sessions provide practical information for guardians
Can a minor manage their own money? Can they open a checking or savings account by themselves? Can they withdraw money? What if they or their guardian have complaints about the bank's services?
These are just some of the many questions that Febelfin answers during the information sessions they organize in collaboration with the Red Cross for the guardians of unaccompanied foreign minors.
These guardians assist minors in their relationship with the bank. Some banking matters the minor can handle themselves, while others require the guardian's involvement. The information sessions provide clarity on these issues and alleviate uncertainties for both the young people and their guardians.
The information provided by Febelfin is part of a broader training day organized by the Red Cross on the social rights of unaccompanied foreign minors.
The first joint session will take place on January 24th in Brussels, with more sessions scheduled in the coming months.
Unaccompanied foreign minors arriving in our country often find themselves in a difficult situation. A smooth integration helps them find a place in society. Having access to banking services is an essential part of that. Therefore, Febelfin wants to explain to these young people and their guardians how they can easily access a bank.
