Who What When Where And How to get a credit card for a child under age Eighteen?
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This site compares rates on credit cards for teens.  Most likely you can apply online with any of these financial institutions.\n\nhttp://www.bankrate.com/yho/rate/cc_ratehome.asp?web=brm&card_class=All&card_type=Student&newr1=112\n\nAt 18, I received my first credit card.  My dad was a bank manager.  Little did he teach me about managing finances.  I learned from the school of hard-knocks, as they say.  I charged away, and as long as I was working while going to school, I figured I could pay off the balance... eventually.  So I just paid the minimum payment month after month and accrued interest charges that seem ridiculous to me today.  Not until I got married did I figure out how to manage money and credit.  \n\nHere's an article to help you help your teen start off on the right track:  http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cc/19980907.asp
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These are the most popular free email systems on the net (listed in order of popularity).  None of them require credit cards.  Just make sure you get an account that you have the password to, so you're daughter doesn't get into any trouble online:-)
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well, if your child is over 18, the best way is to just post something on one of those sites where you just look for people. The adoption agency should have told you when you put the child up for adoption whether or not you had the right to contact him/her until they were 18. You can go to the agency and ask too.
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It would be good for you to start understanding how credit cards work and learn the discipline of managing it properly. Your parents could probably get you a card with a very small starting limit of $50-100 max. It would help you get under way with a credit history and also understand the penalties that you could get with overdraft and late payments. Go for it, but cautiously
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First off, why do you want a hotel room? *raised eyebrow*\n\nSecondly, to get a hotel room and be underage, you require a CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD.  You can get one quick at rushcard.com, its a pre-paid visa service and use that to book a room.\n\nWhen you check-in, they will require ID, so have it ready with you card and they will probablly require a deposite for the room equal to the total nights that you are staying, plus an additional night or two to conver damages or room service or honour bar (ect....).  Sometimes they will not ask for ID if it is booked over the phone or online, but those usually are small hotel chains.\n\nLast, you may want to talk to your parents about the room.  Let them know you are planning to get a room that you pay for and let them know where and how long you are staying and why you are going.  That way, the can verify the information with the hotel and you can book in that way.
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Try Chase. Or capital one. They both gave me credit cards when I had no credit. Then just use them and pay more than the minimum payment (or pay all of it) and it will help establish your credit. You may also think about asking your financial institution. They may have ways to help you as well.
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Debit cards and credi cards are differnt. Credit cards allow you to buy something now, pay for it later. Debit cards take it directly out of your account. (Like a check) Also, she may have had her parent's sign for her to get it. I'll give you some advice: Don't get a credit card this early in life. Wait until you have a wonderful job and a lot of financial smarts.
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ironically, none...i opened an account for my 2 kids at age 3 & 4...they are now 17 & 18...i wish my parents would have done the same for me...they both have more in their savings than i do at the present time...lol
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Look for a credit card that's secured with a deposit. Don't carry a balance on it. As soon as you can, try to get an unsecured card.\n\nMake sure you make any payments; try to not keep a balance.
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You can usually get one at 18.  Your monthly payment will be a percentage of what you owe plus any finance charges.
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you can get a credit card.. BUT your parents or any guardian over 18 will get the MASTER CREDIT CARD and you will be able to use the SUPPLEMENTARY CREDIT CARD... \n\none bank had initiated the scheme of credit card for juniors (with assurance from an adult) although i cant really remember the name of the bank.. maybe it was standard chartered or alfalah..\n\nbut YES you can get a credit card.. not exactly in ur name.. not exactly your PERSONAL card but a supplementary card that you can use wheneva u want wid ur sign
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It is probably more dangerous to hand your credit card to some 16 year old, puke, kid cashier at the local store. Who knows what that kid will do with your number!
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You will have to wait until you are 18.
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yes i was 12 when i got a credit card and my own bank account
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YES 17 is too young. He will thank you later for not allowing him to have one.  Even if he is a responsible young man, he should not have a credit card. There is nothing in life that HAS to be bought with credit. (Except house or car, and education loans) If he wants something, he should save the money rather than use a credit card.  I know from experience. I wish I hadn't had credit cards.
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Whatever bank you go with, you need to open one with your parents until your 18
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reserve one online with a credit card.. i did it when i was 18 and my boyfriend was 18 so there are some out there where you can get around it.. they might want a cash deposit but..