2007-03-09 04:21:08 · 12 answers · asked by whataboutme 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
IN Ireland
2007-03-09 04:30:43 · update #1
Only if you have a bank account. However, one of your parents would have to be on the account with you as custodian as you are not old enough to sign a contract.
2007-03-09 04:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Faye H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Debit cards have to be linked to a bank account and since most banks won't open an account for anyone under the age of 18, you'll have trouble getting one. Why not ask your parents if you can set up some kind of account with them. Then they can buy you those pre-paid Visa credit cards as a way to teach you how to use your money. If you approach your parents from the angle that you're trying to learn to be responsible with money, not just have money to spend when you feel like it, they may be willing to help.
2007-03-09 12:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are prepaid debit cards out there, but you'd have to get your parents to set it up, but why would you need one at that age? Try doing chores for money around the neighborhood, you'd be surprized about how much people will pay just to get a few chores out of the way (mow lawns, grocery shop, babysit, trim bushes, etc. )
2007-03-09 12:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by HappilyEverAfter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to permit a 13-year-old child to independently engage in that level of commerce anywhere in the world debit cards exist due to the serious possibility that the child could be victimized.
2007-03-09 12:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. You have to be old enough to open and be responsible for a checking/savings account to which the debit card is attached. Thirteen is not old enough.
2007-03-09 12:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a better question is ....why on earth would an adult wish to acquire a debit card for a child???? someone is looking for trouble
2007-03-09 12:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by sunbun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are like the mastercard or visa reloadable gift cards. check a local retailer for details
2007-03-09 13:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by edwarjd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have prepaid visa cards that your parents can activate for you, you just add money and go.... I think its only $30.00 ($10 activation fee and $20 balance)
2007-03-09 12:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by The Worrywart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thing u can get one from a bank, like b of a.
2007-03-09 12:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by shorty21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A you-buy-it mastercard would work-you put the money in and spend it when you want to.
2007-03-09 12:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋