Minors will be able to get debit cards as young as 12 in 2025
Why getting a debit card for a minor is different Imagine a typical day in the life of an elementary school student these days: buying snacks with QR payments at convenience stores, swiping their transit cards to ride the bus and subway, and ordering school supplies online. It's a scene that would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago. But current financial regulations haven't kept up with this reality: Until now, debit cards were only available to people over the age of 12, and children under 12 could only use prepaid cards loaded by their parents. If you're a parent of an elementary school-aged child, you've probably felt the inconvenience...