Kids debit card

Yes, with Revolut, a kid can have a debit card. A parent or legal guardian can open a dedicated Revolut account for a young person, which comes with its own kids' debit 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 bank account with a debit card when they're between 6-17 years old.

A debit card for kids is a safe way for a young person to learn about money. It works like a regular debit card for spending, linked to the kids account under the supervision of a parent or guardian. This allows the parent to easily send money to it, set spending limits, and instantly freeze the card from their own phone. The debit card for kids can only be used with the money added to the kids account.

Yes, the standard Revolut kids debit card is free, with no card fee charged for the first card or any replacements. While the card itself is free, a delivery fee may apply.

Getting a debit cards for kids is a quick and simple process done entirely through your Revolut app. Before starting, 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 in-app

A kids debit 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 with instant top-ups or a regular allowance. You can set spending limits and receive instant notifications for every purchase made with the card.
• For kids: the young person gets their own debit 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 instantly freeze or unfreeze the card from your phone, giving you complete peace of mind.

The debit card linked to their Revolut account will remain active and they can continue to use it. When they turn 16, they are also eligible to open their own, independent Revolut teen bank account and manage their own Standard plan. They can then seamlessly transfer their funds to their new personal account to use their own teen debit card, which gives them more financial independence and marks a key step in their financial journey.