A bank account is a way of keeping money safe. You can put money in and leave it there. Then when you need it you can take the money out to pay for things.
Using a bank account to help manage your money
Bank account
You can put money in the bank and leave it there. Then when you need it you can take the money out to pay for things.
And you can use a bank account to pay bills like rent, gas and electricity.
Bank account
You can put money in the bank and leave it there. Then when you need it you can take the money out to pay for things.
Bill
A piece of paper that says how much money you need to pay for something.
Rent
You can rent a flat or a house to be your home. This means that you are paying to stay there - you do not own it yourself.
Gas and electricity
Gas and electricity provide power to your home. They make things like the cooker, fridge, heating and hot water work. They also make things like kettles and TVs work.
There is more information on the Making Money Easier website about bank accounts. It tells you how to manage your money and pay for things you need and want.