Can a minor have Yape?  Everything you know about opening accounts for boys and girls

Can a minor have Yape? Everything you know about opening accounts for boys and girls

Yape is a very popular cell phone application used by people of different ages. Can they also do it? minors? Find out in this note.

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Yape is a very popular mobile payment application in Peru that has revolutionized the way people carry out financial transactions. Developed by the Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP)this tool allows users to send and receive money instantly and securely using just a phone number, without the need for additional bank details.

This application is available to users of any bank in Peru, which expands its reach and usefulness. Having an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface, Yape allows users to make transactions quickly and without complications. Because it is a mobile application, many wonder if it is possible for minors to use the app. BCP. How to create an account?

Yape for minors: how to create an account for them?

If you are a parent and want to establish a Yape account for your minor children, you can do so on a mobile device different from yours. However, it is advisable to talk to your little ones about prudent money management and password security, since you will be responsible for financial transactions.

Keep in mind that the minor’s information will be protected and that, when making transactions, your data will be displayed. Here are three steps to follow:

  1. Membership with DNI, without the need for a card: Install Yape on the new mobile device and select the option ‘only with your DNI’. for membership. Enter your own information, not the minor’s. Remember that you can only have one Yape account associated with your DNI (without a card). If you already have such an account, consider opening an account BCP to link it to your additional Yape.
  2. Joint account with your children: Install the app Yape on the new device and create the account by entering your details as the joint account holder.
  3. Additional BCP account: Download Yape on the additional cell phone and register the account with your information as the debit card holder. If you don’t have an account yet BCPyou will have to open a new one.

With these financial entities you can register in Yape

  1. BCP
  2. My bank
  3. Huancayo Box
  4. Ica Box
  5. Piura Box
  6. Sullana Box
  7. Tacna Box
  8. Trujillo Box
  9. Banco de la Nación (coming soon).
  BCP is the developer of Yape and now the app is used by other financial entities.  Photo: Sudaca

BCP is the developer of Yape and now the app is used by other financial entities. Photo: Sudaca

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Graduate of Journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). Web editor of the Gastronomy section of La República. Experience as an editor in other media. Also with experience in print media monitoring.

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