I have a son which is 14 years old. I'm having a discover card right now and he wants to have an additional card from my discover account. I think he has what it takes to have his own credit card. But still can I get an additional card for him? according to his age?
2006-08-22 10:48:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Yep, discover even does it online (www.discovercard.com) All they ask is the name and thats it.
Somehow, tho, they figure out who it is and add the card to their credit report. ... so hopefully your payment history is good.
If you do it, I'd reccomend logging in online once a week and making sure he's being responsible, or only giving it to him on certain times. I know at that age I would have been WAY to tempted!
2006-08-22 10:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While most credit card companies frown on giving minors a credit card, if you, the primary card holder guarantees responsible payment of all purchases by a second card holder, you may obtain an additional card under your account. But be careful, as not all14yr old's understand the value of money, especially when it is plastic money. You may find yourself paying quite a bit for your sons privilege of holding his own credit card. Of course, ground rules for spending and consequences when those rules are broken, are discussed prior to handing the kid the card over...
2006-08-22 18:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by AlwaysWantsToKnowMore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making your son an authorized user will actually establish credit for him which is what I plan to do for my child someday. It's great because it shows credit available to him but does not make him responsible for it. Credit is so very important and instilling good habits now would be a great gift to him. My only thought is that when I do this for my child someday, I will do it with a card that has a lower line of credit or not much available credit at first and will make sure that they know that I won't get mad if they lose it but will get mad if they don't tell me when they do.
2006-08-22 18:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, you'll be responsible for paying whatever he charges. you just call the credit card company up and tell them you want an additional card in your sons name. doesn't matter what age he is since you'll be paying for everything.
2006-08-22 17:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Most definitely! All you need to do is call them (or go online) and give them his name, and tell them you'd like him to be an authorized user on your account. Be careful though! If he goes spending crazy, YOU are the one liable for repaying the debt.
2006-08-22 17:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by MiLuv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, considering the bad grammar, this must be the 14 year-old asking.
"having a Discover card?" ...
hmm...
maybe you should ask your dad if you can use his card =)
2006-08-22 17:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes gotta be more than 16yrs old. then he can have an additional card on your account.
2006-08-22 17:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Aby J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, if you feel like filing bankruptcy in the near future.
2006-08-22 17:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by cole h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be better for you to do a prepaid card for him
2006-08-23 21:04:54 · answer #9 · answered by bourbonstreetbum2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-23 15:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋