{"id":741099,"date":"2017-09-28T08:20:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T15:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=741099"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:51:27","slug":"getting-a-prepaid-credit-card-for-your-teenager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/prepaid-cards\/getting-a-prepaid-credit-card-for-your-teenager","title":{"rendered":"Getting a prepaid credit card for kids &#038; teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s never too early to start learning good spending habits. A prepaid card lets children manage their money and make in-store and online purchases even if they don\u2019t have a bank account. The best part? There\u2019s no debt involved\u2014kids only spend money that has been preloaded onto their cards.<\/p><p>According to a 2024 CPPO report, the Canadian prepaid market is poised for growth, with total loads expected to surpass $17.4 billion by 2028, up from $11.4 billion in 2023. Prepaid accounts are popular among Gen Zers, who are opening accounts faster than Millenials and Gen Xers.<\/p><p>Looking for a parent-friendly card to help your child learn to spend and save responsibly? Let\u2019s walk through your options for getting a prepaid credit card for kids and teens in Canada.<\/p><h3>Best prepaid credit card for kids &amp; teenagers in Canada<\/h3><p>There aren\u2019t many prepaid cards for teens and kids in Canada. If you\u2019re not interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/kids-banking\/best-bank-account-for-teens\">opening a youth bank account<\/a>, consider the Mydoh Smart Cash Card.<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\">\r\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignTop\">\r\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-medium\"><\/div>\r\n <center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/679cf4a1a8454.png\" class=\"lazy-load\" alt=\"Mydoh Smart Cash Card\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/679cf4a1a8454.png\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 200px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/679cf4a1a8454.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/679cf4a1a8454.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/679cf4a1a8454.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/center>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n  <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--action luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/kids-banking\/mydoh-review\" role=\"button\">Read review<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <div class=\"\u201chas-padding-xsmall\u201d\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 id=\"336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec\" class=\"luna-card__title\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px;\">Mydoh Smart Cash Card<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\">\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Monthly Fee<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Transaction Cost<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">N\/A\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Rewards<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"has-overflow-auto luna-tabs\" style=\"margin: 0rem;\">\r\n    <ul class=\"luna-tabs__list\">\r\n        <li class=\"active luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname0-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Info<\/a><\/li>\r\n      \r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname1-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pros + Cons<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname2-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">More Details<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n     \r\n      <div class=\"tab-content\">\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"pb-tabname0-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n              Offered in partnership with RBC and Visa, the MyDoh prepaid card costs $0 per month and is connected to an app providing both parents and children access to the account. Kids or teens can make in-person and online purchases, while parents can view balances, check transactions and transfer money onto the card. Up to five children and two parents can be added to an account.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname1-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n              <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <ul class=\"list-1\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Easy parental account monitoring<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Track tasks and chores<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Kids get a physical Visa Debit card<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Backed by RBC, a major Canadian bank<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n              \r\n                <ul class=\"list-12\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>No desktop app (requires a mobile device)<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Chore payments always on Saturday (flexible frequency)<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Can only be used at point-of-sale terminals (no ATM usage or cheque deposits)<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>$6.99 fee per customizable card (optional)<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname2-336527d0-0c53-432c-a650-6b6d3854d2ec-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n\r\n<table class=\"luna-table\" style=\"border: 0px;\">\r\n  <tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Monthly Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0\r\n<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Rewards<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">N\/A<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Transaction Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0\r\n<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Foreign Transaction Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">2.5%<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Min. Balance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Card Network<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">Visa<br><\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>       \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/div> \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.no-cta-button {\r\n  font-weight: bold;\r\n  font-size: 18px;\r\n  color: #00ba9c;\r\n  text-decoration: underline;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-top: 0 !important;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.no-cta-button:hover {\r\n  color: #4dceb9;\r\n}\r\n<\/style><\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Methodology: How we picked the best prepaid card for kids &amp; teens in Canada<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">We recommend the best prepaid card for teens &amp; kids in Canada through an independent review process, and advertisers do not influence our picks. 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These fintech money management accounts exploded in popularity over the last few years due to their generous perks, low or no fees and their emphasis on digital and online banking.<\/p><p>So, how old does your child have to be to get added to your adult prepaid card?<\/p><h4>Age of majority in all Canadian provinces &amp; territories<\/h4><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h5>18 years old<\/h5><ul><li>Alberta<\/li><li>Manitoba<\/li><li>Ontario<\/li><li>Prince Edward Island<\/li><li>Quebec<\/li><li>Saskatchewan<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h5>19 years old<\/h5><ul><li>British Columbia<\/li><li>New Brunswick<\/li><li>Newfoundland and Labrador<\/li><li>Northwest Territories<\/li><li>Nova Scotia<\/li><li>Nunuvut<\/li><li>Yukon<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/student-credit-cards\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Explore the best student credit cards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Can I let my child use my prepaid card or credit card?<\/h3><p>Yes. In Canada, it\u2019s legal to let your child or teen use your prepaid card or credit card. But you most likely won\u2019t be able to officially add them as an authorized user to your account or get an additional card issued in their name.<\/p><p>That\u2019s because primary account holders and authorized users must usually be at least the age of majority in their province or territory (either 18 or 19 years old). This is true for major Canadian banks as well as other prepaid card issuers like Neo Financial, KOHO and Canada Post.<\/p><p>Even if you can\u2019t get a prepaid credit card for your kids or teen in their name, you can still teach them responsible spending habits by giving them a card in your name.<\/p><p>Just keep in mind that adding a teenager as an authorized user on a credit card means you are agreeing to assume all responsibility for their spending. If they run up the charges and you can\u2019t or don\u2019t pay, this will impact your credit history and score. It\u2019s one reason why parents tend to favour debit cards or prepaid cards over authorized user credit cards for their teens.<\/p><p>Some examples of reloadable prepaid cards in Canada include:<\/p><ul><li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/prepaid-cards\/koho-essential-prepaid-credit-card-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22KOHO%2BMastercard%2BPrepaid%2BCard%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2222095%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22a84ec1ac-91ab-48e5-a23f-13f0b9485f84%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22KOHO%2BEssential%2BPrepaid%2BCard%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22d7713808-c87f-42b1-80bb-c7d1fed6fd07%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22KOHO%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22741099%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22prepaid-cards%252Fgetting-a-prepaid-credit-card-for-your-teenager%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\">KOHO Mastercard Prepaid Card<\/a> (plans vary from $0\/month to $14.75\/month)<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/prepaid-cards\/neo-money-prepaid-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Neo%2BMoney%2BCard%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223458%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%229f4bb922-3d78-42e2-acd6-58ac949143d4%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BMoney%2BAccount%2BPrepaid%2BCard%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22b96e47ee-d10f-4cb0-a2bb-02fe37b15ed6%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BFinancial%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22741099%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22prepaid-cards%252Fgetting-a-prepaid-credit-card-for-your-teenager%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\">Neo Money Card<\/a><\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/wealthsimple-cash-ca-savings-account-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Wealthsimple%2Bprepaid%2BMastercard%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2227030%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%224c07df48-2ceb-49f3-ade0-a5954ce97a0c%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Wealthsimple%2BChequing%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2223fbbfec-6d42-4e22-9fdb-4602a1032f92%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Wealthsimple%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22741099%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22prepaid-cards%252Fgetting-a-prepaid-credit-card-for-your-teenager%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\">Wealthsimple prepaid Mastercard<\/a><\/li><li>Canada Post Prepaid Reloadable Visa Card<\/li><\/ul><h3>Prepaid credit cards vs. prepaid debit cards for kids<\/h3><p>Not sold on getting prepaid credit cards for kids? Consider getting a debit card linked to a youth bank account instead.<\/p><p>Like a prepaid card, a debit card lets young spenders learn how to responsibly manage money. Consider a fee-free bank account with a card your teenager can use for online or in-store purchases and ATM withdrawals. Avoid signing up for overdraft protection, so your child can only spend available funds.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/kids-banking\">Compare youth bank accounts here<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Features of prepaid credit cards for kids and teens in Canada<\/h3><p>To find the best prepaid card for teens in Canada, consider these features relative to their needs and spending habits:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Reloadable cards.<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to load your card with funds at the time of purchase and again whenever your card is low on funds. You can usually add funds to the account over the phone, through an online transfer or through an online account.<\/li><li><strong>Worldwide acceptance.<\/strong> Prepaid cards can usually be used anywhere card payments are accepted and are particularly useful when travelling overseas.<\/li><li><strong>See the transactions. <\/strong>As the primary account holder, you can see where your teen is spending their money.<\/li><li><strong>Set limits and allowances.<\/strong> You can set up a monthly allowance, freeze the card and set spending limits for your teen. Your card might let you control where money is spent and prohibit cashpoint withdrawals.<\/li><li><strong>Contactless technology.<\/strong> Some prepaid cards come with contactless payment technology, meaning you can tap the card without entering the PIN on purchases up to a certain amount. Although this is a convenient option, it is also a very risky option since it\u2019s a very hands-off approach to spending, meaning money can be spent more carelessly.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"eeQuote box u-rounded--lg source-external type-expert\">\n    <div class=\"eeQuote__gridContainer\">\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__photoContainer\">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__startQuoteIcon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 28\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M13.1114 3.54845C12.05 5.01898 11.1447 6.64935 10.3955 8.43956C9.64624 10.2298 9.24041 11.8282 9.17798 13.2348C10.7389 13.8102 11.9563 14.6733 12.8304 15.8242C13.767 16.975 14.2352 18.3816 14.2352 20.044C14.2352 22.0899 13.5484 23.8482 12.1749 25.3187C10.8637 26.7253 9.2092 27.4286 7.21127 27.4286C5.15091 27.4286 3.43394 26.7253 2.06036 25.3187C0.686788 23.9121 0 21.8661 0 19.1808C0 16.3037 0.749223 13.043 2.24767 9.3986C3.74611 5.75424 5.83769 2.62138 8.52241 0L13.1114 3.54845ZM30.8762 3.54845C29.8148 5.01898 28.9095 6.64935 28.1602 8.43956C27.411 10.2298 27.0052 11.8282 26.9428 13.2348C28.5036 13.8102 29.7211 14.6733 30.5952 15.8242C31.5317 16.975 32 18.3816 32 20.044C32 22.0899 31.3132 23.8482 29.9396 25.3187C28.6285 26.7253 26.974 27.4286 24.976 27.4286C22.9157 27.4286 21.1987 26.7253 19.8251 25.3187C18.4516 23.9121 17.7648 21.8661 17.7648 19.1808C17.7648 16.3037 18.514 13.043 20.0124 9.3986C21.5109 5.75424 23.6025 2.62138 26.2872 0L30.8762 3.54845Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victoria Taylor's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\n                <\/figure>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__contentContainer \">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__content\">\n                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__heading\">Expert insight<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"eeQuote__quote\">\n                    <p>\"A prepaid card is a great tool for teens<\/p><p>These types of cards can be a great way to build responsibility and good money habits while teaching older kids about how debit and credit cards work.<\/p><p>If your child already receives a weekly or monthly allowance, you can start by putting the amount on a card and giving them access to it under supervision. Then, you can allow them to earn privileges like having the card in their own wallet or using it unsupervised.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorInfo\">\n                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorPhoto--mobile\">\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victoria Taylor's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/Victoria-Taylor-min.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"eeQuote__authorDetails\">\n                                                    <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/bestcaseparenting.com\/\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                Victoria Taylor\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Founder and Teacher of Best Case Parenting<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4 factors to consider when choosing a prepaid credit card for kids<\/h3><p>To pick the best prepaid credit card for your teenager, keep the following factors in mind:<\/p><p><strong>1. Account fees.<\/strong> Prepaid cards come with account fees, come with account fees, so make sure you and your teen read the relevant terms and conditions. Be sure you know what you need to pay\u2014and when. Some prepaid cards charge you an activation fee as well as an inactivity fee or a rolling annual fee. To keep down the costs of your teenager\u2019s cashless prepaid card, read the prepaid card\u2019s fine print.<\/p><p><strong>2. Foreign transaction fees.<\/strong> Not all prepaid cards allow the user to make purchases outside of their home country. If travelling with a prepaid card is important to your family, be sure to pick a prepaid card that offers global transactions. Just remember that foreign transactions usually incur an additional currency conversion fee. To keep costs down, consider a multi-currency prepaid travel card (or a credit card with no foreign transaction fees).<\/p><p><strong>3. Daily transaction limits.<\/strong> Like credit and debit cards, most prepaid cards have daily limits when it comes to cashless and online transactions as well as ATM withdrawals. Make sure your teenager is aware of these restrictions, and pick a card that offers free or low-fee transactions with sufficient limits to meet your teen\u2019s needs.<\/p><p><strong>4. Time it takes to reload the card.<\/strong> The amount of time it takes to reload funds onto the card can vary based on the card\u2019s reload method. In general, a bank transfer can take up to three business days while reloading the card in person at a store can be instantaneous. Other prepaid cards allow for automatic reloads (from savings or chequing accounts). To minimize frustration, pick a prepaid card with a transfer method that works for you and your teen.<\/p><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>As a money tool, a prepaid credit card for kids can be an excellent way for your child or teen to learn how to budget without the risk of overspending. But there aren\u2019t many prepaid cards for teens and minors in Canada.<\/p><p>Mydoh is a solid option, but you can also let your child use your prepaid card. 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With a prepaid card, a teenager can learn the benefits of cashless transactions, the process of online payments and the dangers of impulse spending\u2014only they won't incur debt. They'll just deplete the money they'd put aside to spend. For that reason, a prepaid card can be an excellent tool to help your teen learn cash management using digital tools.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are prepaid cards safe for teenagers?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, prepaid cards in Canada are safe for teenagers. Purchases made with prepaid cards are protected by the same anti-fraud measures and guarantees that come with Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. This means you or your teen will not be responsible for fraudulent transactions as long as you adhere to the prepaid card agreement. 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