Kids prepaid debit card

Yes, with Revolut, a kid can have a prepaid debit card. A parent or legal guardian can open a dedicated Revolut account for a young person, which comes with its own kids prepaid card. This allows the young person to safely spend and manage their pocket money under the supervision of the parent, who controls the account from their own Revolut app.

With Revolut, your kids can have a Kids & Teens account with a prepaid debit card when they're between 6-15 years old.

A prepaid debit card for kids is a card that a parent can get for a young person that cannot be overdrawn. It is linked to a Revolut Kids & Teens account for the young person, which is itself connected to the parent’s main account.

For parents, a prepaid debit card for kids is a safe and controlled way to give a young person financial independence as they learn to manage money, as they can only spend the funds that are available in their own account.

The standard Revolut kids prepaid debit card comes with no card fee for the first card or any replacements. While the card itself does not cost anything, delivery or customisation fees may apply.

Getting a prepaid debit card for kids is a quick and simple process done entirely through your Revolut app. To get started, you must be the legal parent or guardian and have a Revolut account.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open or download the Revolut app: from your home screen, tap Add new account, then navigate to the Kids & Teens account section.
2. Add a new account: tap on the option to create a new account for your kid.
3. Enter their details: fill in your kid's name, date of birth, and follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Order their card: once the account is set up, you can order a personalised kids debit card for them directly from your app. Fees apply.

A kids prepaid card works by being linked to a sub-account that a parent manages entirely from their own Revolut app. It is designed to give the young person the independence to spend, while the parent maintains complete oversight.

Here's a simple breakdown of how it works:

• For parents: you add money to the card's balance in-app in a few taps or through a regular allowance. You can set spending limits and receive notifications for every purchase made with the card.
• For kids: the young person gets their own prepaid card for kids to make purchases and see their balance in their own app. They get real-world experience with money, just like a regular bank card.
• For security: you can freeze or unfreeze the card from your phone, giving you complete peace of mind.

Prepaid debit cards for kids give parents complete oversight and control over their young person's spending. Through the Revolut app, you can easily manage the account and teach your kids about money in a safe environment.

Key parental controls include:

• Notifications: you receive alerts for every transaction, so you always know when and where the card is being used
• Set spending limits: you can set daily or weekly spending limits to prevent overspending and help your kid stay on budget
• Freeze/unfreeze: you have the power to freeze or unfreeze the kid's prepaid card from your phone, giving you peace of mind if the card is lost or stolen
• Manage pocket money: you can easily add funds to the card's balance and set up a recurring allowance directly from your app