Financial independence for children
Manage
Use the An Post Money app for children to manage earnings, savings and spending.
Earn
Complete household chores. Get paid - right into their account.
Save
Create saving Jars to put aside money for something special. Set target amounts and deadlines.
Spend
Pay safely in shops or online with their own contactless debit Mastercard®.
Track
Get transaction notifications. Check their account balance and savings.
Access
Deposit and withdraw money at any post office. Get cash from an ATM.
Supervision for parents
Alerts
Set transaction notifications. See a weekly summary.
Freeze card
Lock the debit card for bad behaviour or until it's found.
Jars
See progress toward savings goals. Approve spending from Jars.
Jobs
Set household chores for pay. Approve payment upon completion.
David Coleman introduces the Keegan Family to An Post Money Mate
How to open an account
To get started, download and open the An Post Money app on your mobile or tablet.
Then follow the instructions on screen. For more information see how to open An Post Money Mate accounts.

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Help & Support
Find out about opening a Money Mate account, account features, safety and customer support.
- An Post Money Mate cannot be opened for a child older than 15 years and 6 months. Customers over 16 can open an An Post Money Current Account.
- Transaction fees still apply. After three months, it’s €2 or €4/month per child, depending on whether the parent/guardian has an An Post Money Current Account.
- Regular allowance only available for An Post Money Current Account customers. Regular allowance payments take up to 1 working day to process e.g. a payment scheduled for a Friday will arrive in the child’s account on a Monday.
- A maximum daily transaction and ATM withdrawal limit applies.
An Post is authorised by the Minister for Finance to provide payment services and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland in the provision of such services.
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