Teen Debit Cards : Information for Parents

Ultimate Control

and Security

For only $5 per month, per card

Save $10 with an annual membership for $50
  • If your card is ever lost or stolen, we'll replace it for a $3 fee.
  • ATM transactions are $2.50 each. ATM owner fees may apply.

Jumpstart

smart spending habits

Current by Discover Card—

A secure new way to manage your teen's spending.

Membership Benefits

Safer than cash

  • $0 liability guarantee means that we'll reimburse 100% of any fraudulent charges made with your teen's card
  • Disable a card if it's lost, and easily enable it when found
  • Because it's not a credit card, there will be no effect on you or your teen's credit history

You remain in control

  • You decide how much your teen can spend
  • Restrict shopping in categories like ATMs, hotels, tobacco stores, liquor stores, and more
  • Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits
  • Monitor purchases online, or receive email or text message alerts
  • Add funds from your Discover Card or other major credit card
  • Add funds from your checking, savings account or direct deposit

A smarter way to manage money

  • Teens can access tools and tutorials that help them learn to spend smarter
  • Teens can directly deposit their own paychecks

Security meets value

  • Membership is only $5 a month. See Fees
  • No minimum balances, loading fees, or credit check
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Spending Limits

Restrict single purchases over a certain amount, or set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits.

Monthly $60
Weekly $15
Daily $10
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Current Tips & Tools

Browse our financial education library below to take advantage of additional articles, information and strategies that can help you make the most of your money.

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Shopping Categories

Parents can make certain shopping categories off-limits, such as tobacco stores, liquor stores, hotels, and more.

ATMs Auto (Gas Stations, Car Dealerships, Repair Shops)
Movie Theaters Bowling Alleys, Pool Halls, Arcades
Video Rentals Travel (Airlines, Busses, Trains)
Hotels Bars and Liquor Stores
Car Rentals Tobacco