Q: What's Revolut and Revolut <18?

Revolut is the global financial super app with 30+ million retail customers worldwide. Revolut <18 is an account for anyone aged between 6 and 17. It’s designed to help kids and teens manage their money more independently and get hands-on with learning how to earn, budget, spend, and save money safely and securely.

Q: How does it work?

Your teen downloaded the Revolut <18 app (minimum age applies) and is now asking you to approve their new account. All you need to do to accept their request is create a Revolut account yourself. In the Revolut <18 app, your teen can earn, budget, save or spend the money in their own account, and make use of smart money management tools designed for them. You can use the Revolut <18 dashboard in your app to send money, help your teen stay secure, and support them on their money journey.

Q: Why do I need to open an account?

Because a minor has to be over 18 to open an account, we need you as their parent or guardian to approve it and act as their legal account holder. You need to open a Revolut account to be able to do this, but if you ask us, that’s a pretty good perk! When you join, you can help your teen reach their financial goals and learn smart spending from your app. Plus, you can send money over easily when they need it.

Q: How do I order their Revolut <18 card?

Once their account has been created and activated, you can order the Revolut <18 card through your own Revolut app.

Q: What are the benefits of Revolut <18?

Your teen gets their own customisable spending card and a Revolut <18 app. They can request and receive money from you, either on-demand, or you can set up a regular allowance for them. They can make transactions online or in-store, including contactless with Google or Apple Pay, in any currency, and they can withdraw cash from ATMs. Plus, once they're old enough (this is based on your country’s age of consent), they'll be able to send and receive money to and from friends on Revolut. There are loads more features to explore, like savings goals and challenges, when you're on a Plus, Premium, or Metal plan.

Q: Is our money safe?

Safety and security is our first priority when it comes to your money. If you want to know more about this, check the page below to clarify any questions.

Q: How much does it cost?

It’s free to create and use a Revolut or Revolut <18 account. There’s no monthly fee on the Standard plan, but we do charge a one-time delivery fee when you order a card. If your teen wants to personalise their <18 card, there’s also a charge for this. If you want to add more teens, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan as well. If you decide to upgrade to one of our Plus, Premium or Metal plans, with a monthly fee, no extra fee is charged for delivery or personalisation.

Q: What happens when my teen turns 18?

When they turn 18, they can continue to use the Revolut <18 account until their 19th birthday, or until their card expires. We won't issue any new <18 cards once they're over 18. Once your teen turns 18, they can sign up for a Revolut personal account, so they'll be able to get our full range of features and products.

Q: What if their <18 card gets lost?

Don't worry, you can freeze their card instantly from your Revolut app. If they find their card again, you can easily unfreeze it. If it’s definitely lost or stolen, you can report it in-app to cancel the card, and order a replacement.

Q: Can the card be added to Apple or Google Pay?

Yes, your teen's <18 card can be easily linked to Google or Apple Pay (so long as they're old enough in your country), so they can make contactless payments. They'll always get an emergency payment method if they leave their card at home and still need money to grab a bus ticket, or some lunch.

Question 1

What's Revolut and Revolut <18?

Accepted Answer

Revolut is the global financial super app with 30+ million retail customers worldwide. Revolut <18 is an account for anyone aged between 6 and 17. It’s designed to help kids and teens manage their money more independently and get hands-on with learning how to earn, budget, spend, and save money safely and securely.

Question 2

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Your teen downloaded the Revolut <18 app (minimum age applies) and is now asking you to approve their new account. All you need to do to accept their request is create a Revolut account yourself.

In the Revolut <18 app, your teen can earn, budget, save or spend the money in their own account, and make use of smart money management tools designed for them. You can use the Revolut <18 dashboard in your app to send money, help your teen stay secure, and support them on their money journey.

Question 3

Why do I need to open an account?

Accepted Answer

Because a minor has to be over 18 to open an account, we need you as their parent or guardian to approve it and act as their legal account holder. You need to open a Revolut account to be able to do this, but if you ask us, that’s a pretty good perk! When you join, you can help your teen reach their financial goals and learn smart spending from your app. Plus, you can send money over easily when they need it.

Question 4

How do I order their Revolut <18 card?

Accepted Answer

Once their account has been created and activated, you can order the Revolut <18 card through your own Revolut app.

Question 5

What are the benefits of Revolut <18?

Accepted Answer

Your teen gets their own customisable spending card and a Revolut <18 app. They can request and receive money from you, either on-demand, or you can set up a regular allowance for them. They can make transactions online or in-store, including contactless with Google or Apple Pay, in any currency, and they can withdraw cash from ATMs.

Plus, once they're old enough (this is based on your country’s age of consent), they'll be able to send and receive money to and from friends on Revolut. There are loads more features to explore, like savings goals and challenges, when you're on a Plus, Premium, or Metal plan.

Question 6

Is our money safe?

Accepted Answer

Safety and security is our first priority when it comes to your money. If you want to know more about this, check the page below to clarify any questions.

Question 7

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

It’s free to create and use a Revolut or Revolut <18 account. There’s no monthly fee on the Standard plan, but we do charge a one-time delivery fee when you order a card. If your teen wants to personalise their <18 card, there’s also a charge for this. If you want to add more teens, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan as well. If you decide to upgrade to one of our Plus, Premium or Metal plans, with a monthly fee, no extra fee is charged for delivery or personalisation.

Question 8

What happens when my teen turns 18?

Accepted Answer

When they turn 18, they can continue to use the Revolut <18 account until their 19th birthday, or until their card expires. We won't issue any new <18 cards once they're over 18.

Once your teen turns 18, they can sign up for a Revolut personal account, so they'll be able to get our full range of features and products.

Question 9

What if their <18 card gets lost?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry, you can freeze their card instantly from your Revolut app. If they find their card again, you can easily unfreeze it. If it’s definitely lost or stolen, you can report it in-app to cancel the card, and order a replacement.

Question 10

Can the card be added to Apple or Google Pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your teen's <18 card can be easily linked to Google or Apple Pay (so long as they're old enough in your country), so they can make contactless payments. They'll always get an emergency payment method if they leave their card at home and still need money to grab a bus ticket, or some lunch.

Question 11

Can my partner get on board as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add a co-parent or additional guardian to join your Revolut squad, if you upgrade to our Plus, Premium, or Metal plan.

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What's Revolut and Revolut <18?

How does it work?

Why do I need to open an account?

How do I order their Revolut <18 card?

What are the benefits of Revolut <18?

Is our money safe?

How much does it cost?

What happens when my teen turns 18?

What if their <18 card gets lost?

Can the card be added to Apple or Google Pay?

Can my partner get on board as well?

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