We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
Prepaid card for kids on holiday

jimmyg_73
Posts: 36 Forumite


Is there an appropriate prepaid card option for kids (early teens), so that I can load with Euros before they go and they can spend easily without getting ripped off with large fees? Thanks.
0
Comments
-
-
I would use a Starling Kite account0
-
0
-
We have a Caxton FX prepaid card (very rarely used) - however it does allow for additional cardholders aged 13+ and funds can be easily converted from Pounds to other currencies, including of course Euros.It can be used contactless (or PIN if required) for goods and services.Caxton do not take a fee for withdrawing currency at foreign ATMs - although the machine may well take a % commission. You'd need to check that out depending on which country/countries the kids are visiting.Gives you control over what you load and direct to their card(s) - but no control over what they spend it on
over there.
I use ours so the two grandkids (additional card in son's name) can have some spending dosh on holiday.Worth considering IMO to suit your scenario.
1 -
NoodleDoodleMan said:We have a Caxton FX prepaid card (very rarely used) - however it does allow for additional cardholders aged 13+ and funds can be easily converted from Pounds to other currencies, including of course Euros.It can be used contactless (or PIN if required) for goods and services.Caxton do not take a fee for withdrawing currency at foreign ATMs - although the machine may well take a % commission. You'd need to check that out depending on which country/countries the kids are visiting.Gives you control over what you load and direct to their card(s) - but no control over what they spend it on
over there.
I use ours so the two grandkids (additional card in son's name) can have some spending dosh on holiday.Worth considering IMO to suit your scenario.0 -
Yes, however I reckon it would better suit the OP's needs rather than having the kids open an account over which he has much less control.
1 -
This thread is in danger of completely repeating another recent one in similar territory, so it might be worth cutting to the chase and reading https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6579458/best-form-for-children-to-take-money-abroad1
-
Correct. Well spotted.
0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 348.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.4K Spending & Discounts
- 240.8K Work, Benefits & Business
- 617K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.6K Life & Family
- 254K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards