Check Card?

Question

How old do you have to be to get a check card? What do you think is a reasonble age to get one?

thanks =]

Answer 1

I got mine when I got my first job.  It was great. I only use it for gas, unless I absolutely need it.  You just need to be able to balance your checkbook and make sure you know how much you have on your card. I think maybe 15 or 16 would be a good age, or whenever you think you can handle the responsibility.  If you are under 18, your parents have to go with you, because you are still a minor, but you can still get one.

Answer 2

FOR MY DAD IT DEPENDS ON THE KID. TODAY I GOT THE CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR THOSE 13-17. IT IS LINKED TO A PARENTS ACCOUNT. MY PACKAGE COMES WITH A VISA CHECK CARD. THERE ARE NO SERVICE FEES. ALL THE RULES APPLY WITH THIS ACCOUNT EXCEPT IF YOU OVERDRAFT IT IS TAKEN FROM YOUR PARENTS. SO BE CAREFUL. IT CONVERTS TO A FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT WHEN YOU TURN 19.

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