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nimbl’s fees and features

What are nimbl’s features?

• Card customisation
• Automated pocket money
• Instant top ups
• Parent and child app
• Savings goals
• Parental controls
• Spending alerts
• Tasks and rewards
• Gifting links
• Age-restricted sales

Card customisation

Children and teens can choose their card design.

Automated pocket money

Parents can set up and automate weekly or monthly pocket money.

Instant top ups

Parents can transfer money to their children’s cards instantly, whether they are out at the local shops or travelling somewhere overseas.

Parent and child app

nimbl comes with a parent app and a child app. This means your child has their own login and can manage their money safely, while you can track everything they do via your own app.

Savings goals

Children can save weekly or with one-off payments, or they can use micro-savings that round up every purchase and automatically save between 5p and £5.

Parental controls

Parents can decide where and when their children’s nimbl cards can be used, with limits available to set on cash machines, online and in-store spending.

Spending alerts

Receive real-time notifications every time your child uses their card.

Tasks and rewards

Parents can add tasks for children to do and pick a payment value. Once the task is completed, they can tick it off and the money will be transferred to the child.

Gifting links

With the “Gifting” function, family and friends can transfer money directly to a child’s nimbl card via a web link, if they’d like to send some pocket money or a birthday gift, for example.

Age-restricted sales

Your child can’t use their card to spend at certain places, such as pubs, gambling sites, casinos and off-licences.

How do I apply?

You can get started with nimble in 3 easy steps.

1. Sign-up online. Fill in your and yours child’s details, pick a card design and choose your subscription plan.
2. Activate their card. Download both the parent and child app, then when the card arrives activate it in-app or online.
3. Top-up their card. Use your parent app to schedule their pocket money, top-up their card instantly and set up tasks where they can earn some extra money.

You’ll need to be the legal parent/guardian for the children you’re applying for and a UK resident. nimbl will also need to verify your identity and confirm your address during the sign up process.

What does the nimbl app look like?

What do customers say about nimbl?

95% of customers we surveyed in 2026 would recommend nimbl to a friend.

It's praised for being a highly reliable, secure, and user-friendly way to teach children money management. Parents love the robust parental controls, the ease of topping up, and the independence it affords their kids.

While the vast majority find it incredibly useful and a great tool for setting savings goals, a small number of users expressed frustration over having to pay a fee when free alternatives exist, and a few mentioned inconsistent customer service.

AI-generated summary from the text of customer reviews on Finder.

nimbl and Finder Awards

Our Finder Awards celebrate brands that truly stand out in their field. nimbl was named our 2026 Kids' Cards Customer Satisfaction Award winner!

Customer service information for nimbl

Frequently asked questions

• Is nimble safe?

  nimbl is not a bank, so customer funds are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which protects individual deposits of up to £120,000. But nimbl is fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is licensed to issue electronic money.

• How do I top up the Child Account?

  You can do it from the app by setting up a payment from the Parent Account (regular payments can also be arranged). You can load funds into the Parent Account online using a debit card registered in your name. You cannot load cash into the account.

• Can relatives and friends put money on the Child Account?

  Yes they can, through nimbl’s “Gifting” function. This involves the parent (or child) sharing a “Gift Link” with family or friends, which they can then use to deposit funds in the Child Account.

• What are the limits of nimbl?

  A full Child Account can hold a maximum balance of £10,000, and there is a single purchase or cash withdrawal limit of £250. You can load a maximum of £15,000 a year from your Parent Account to the Child Accounts you’re managing (this limit applies across all the Child Accounts you’re managing in total, it’s not £15,000 for each one).

• How does it work if I have more than one child?

  You can manage up to 4 Child Accounts from your Parent Account. Each Child Account comes with its own card. The annual fee is to be paid for every Child Account, but you will get a discount. For example, if you have 2 children who are both using nimbl, you can have one Parent Account that manages 2 Child Accounts and you will pay £32 per year for the first Child Account and £27 per year for the second Child Account. That works out as £4.92 a month.

• Can children use nimbl on the London Underground?

  The nimbl card’s contactless feature isn’t going to work if you try to use it on the London Underground. However, your children can use the nimbl card to top up their Oyster cards.

• How secure is the nimbl card?

  nimbl’s prepaid debit card is provided by Mastercard, so it’s got the same security measures as any other Mastercard product. nimbl say it uses industry leading security to protect your data.

• How do I activate the nimbl card?

  Once you’ve received your card in the post, you’ll have to activate it. This can only be done via the website, and not using the app. To do this:

  1. Log in to your account at nimbl.com/login.
  2. Select “Activate card”, which will be beside your child’s profile.
  3. Enter the last four digits of the card number.
  4. Then fill in your child’s date of birth and gender.
  5. Now you’ll have the option to set up the pocket money feature and create a nimbl login for your child. If you do so, they’ll be able to fully experience the benefits of the app, nimbl says.
  6. Click “Activate” to complete the process and activate your card.
  7. You can view the nimbl card’s PIN by selecting “Show PIN number” from the pop-up window.

• How do I set up regular pocket money or allowances?

  One of the app’s flagship features, nimbl recommends setting this feature up as it can benefit your child’s budgeting ability. To do this:

  1. Log in at nimbl.com/login.
  2. Go into your child’s profile page by selecting their name.
  3. Then simply choose “Set up pocket money” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

• How do I lock/unlock my child's nimbl card?

  In the event that your child misplaces their nimbl card, don’t panic. The best thing to do in this scenario is to lock the card. To do this:

  1. Log in at nimbl.com/login.
  2. Select “nimbl card”, which is besides your child’s profile.
  3. Now select “lock card” and confirm the lock by clicking “yes”.

  If you want to unlock the card, just select “unlock card” rather than “lock card” once you reach step 3.

• How do I transfer money between accounts?

  Transferring money is an essential functionality of nimbl – and it can be done relatively quickly. To do this:

  1. Log in at nimbl.com/login.
  2. Select “Quick transfer”.
  3. Tap “From where…” to specify the account you’re transferring the money from.
  4. Conversely, tap “To where…” to select the account you’re transferring money to.
  5. Enter the amount you want to transfer in the “How much” section.
  6. To complete the transfer, click “transfer money”.