Card for under 18s?

leshaste

I have a Barclays Reward card which is great for spending when abroad. Unfortunately it won't let me add my under 18 son to it as an additional card holder. He is going to France for a week so what card can I get him with no fees?

zagfles

Nationwide Children’s Bank Account | FlexOne Account | Nationwide

531063

Just give him your card

leshaste

Is that legally ok if something goes wrong (fraud, theft etc)?

eskbanker

531063 said:

Just give him your card

Not sure if that was intended as a joke, but obviously don't give him your card!

leshaste

What about hyperjar? Would anyone recommend that?

eskbanker

leshaste said:

What about hyperjar? Would anyone recommend that?

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/prepaid-travel-cards/#kids compares it with FlexOne, and mentions some other options to consider....

daveyjp

Starling account for u18s.  No Forex fees.

https://www.starlingbank.com/current-account/bank-account-for-teenagers/

NoodleDoodleMan

leshaste said:

Is that legally ok if something goes wrong (fraud, theft etc)?

That would get your son and you into legal trouble in the UK - even more so abroad I assume.

Don't even remotely contemplate giving him your card.

JennyDavis

I opened another card on my name, so my son can use it. But maybe that is not the bet option. I will try to reach out to transunion smartmove customer service here and check with them what else i can do in this case.

eskbanker

JennyDavis said:

I opened another card on my name, so my son can use it

Did somebody (incorrectly) advise you that this was a sensible idea?