Prepaid credit card for youth travel

ts247

Hi all, looking for some leads on getting a prepaid card for youth travel.
Under 18 traveling with a youth group, so needs access to own finances.  Prepaid and top-upable card seems like the ideal solution…but all the travel ones I’ve tried applying for are 18+ only…anyone got any pointers?
many thanks 

daveyjp

Rather than credit cards Check out Starling Bank.  Various accounts from 6-17 and no overseas charges,

ts247

daveyjp said:

Rather than credit cards Check out Starling Bank.  Various accounts from 6-17 and no overseas charges,

Ah that’s a great call!  I have starling myself, so will contact them 👍

eDicky

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/flexone/

Prepaid cards with their adverse rates and fees are best avoided.

ts247

eDicky said:

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/flexone/

Prepaid cards with their adverse rates and fees are best avoided.

Ah okay…will look at bank accounts that will serve the trip instead 👍

NoodleDoodleMan

The Nationwide recommendation is a good call.

HillStreetBlues

If planning to  use a ATM make sure there is a back up card or plan.

A few years ago I had one nearly swallowed at a US bank, when inside and was told if the machine swallows it they can't give it back as has to be returned to bank.
Thankfully is was just stuck in the slot, and a staff member fished it out with a pair of tweezers.