If the rules of a building society allow it, you can become a member even if you're younger than 20 years old. As a young member, you can give all the receipts that are needed. However, there are some things you can't do until you're older. If you're under 18 years old, you're not allowed to vote or have any official job in the building society.
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Any person under the age of 20 years may, if the rules do not otherwise provide, be admitted as a member of a building society, and can give all necessary receipts; but while he or she is under the age of 18 years he or she cannot vote or hold any office in the society.
