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Information

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  2. Money

Managing money

  • Overdraft, Interest, APR and Creditors

    Find out more about what these financial services are.

  • Student Costs - A Breakdown

    Help to prepare your student budget.

  • Buying on Credit

    What you might not know about loans, store cards, and catalogues.

  • What is a Credit Union?

    Find out more about saving and banking with a credit union. Let us know your thoughts.

  • Cheques, Standing Orders and Direct Debits

    Get to grips with banking. Find out how to pay by cheque, standing order and direct debit.

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    Information about the different cards you can get with your account.

  • What age can I control my money?

    Find out more about managing your own money.

  • Islamic and Sharia Money

    Information about Islamic bank accounts and mortgages.

  • Choosing a New Account

    Which account is right for you? Find out here.

  • National Minimum Wage

    Make sure you get what your entitled to.

  • Choosing a Mobile Phone

    Everyone has a mobile these days, but which phone and which payment plan is right for you?

  • Savings and Savings Accounts

    Make the most of your money by learning to save.

  • How to Open an Account

    How to get started opening your bank, building society or credit union account.

  • Preparing a Personal Budget

    Keep on track of what your spending.

  • Debt Help

    Get help if you are worried about debt.

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Young Scot Card

The National Entitlement Card for young people is a free card for all young people aged 11-26, created by the Scottish Government, Young Scot, your local council and other organisations.

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Young Scot InfoLine

0808 801 0338

The Young Scot InfoLine is a free and confidential phone service. It has information on a range of topics including money, health and the arts, as well as answering questions like "How do I get my first passport?" or "What age can I get a tattoo?"

Events on Young Scot WOW Young Scot Wow

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Young Scot is a Scottish registered charity (SC029757) and is a company limited by guarantee (202687) with its registered office at Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.