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That's short sighted. Getting a credit card when under 18 or an unemployed student isn't possible. Those are the people you want learning on your platform bec
by ipaddr 3y ago
That's short sighted. Getting a credit card when under 18 or an unemployed student isn't possible. Those are the people you want learning on your platform because later on they become your valuable knowledgeable customer.
- dukeyukey 3y agoI'm surprised there - I got a debit card at 14 from my bank, and that was a decade and a half ago!
- ipaddr 3y agoA debit card can't be used like a credit card online unless you use services like paypal which have age requirements
- dukeyukey 3y agoI'm nearly 30 and only got a credit card like a year ago. Before then, I used a debit card for everything and never had a problem with it. Granted I'm in the UK where debit cards are way more common, but I use plenty of online American tech services.
- IcyWindows 3y agoJust a few months ago, I was able to get a Visa debit card for my two teens for their savings account with no hassle.
- ipaddr 3y agoA debit card isn't a credit card and can't be used the same way online. You could get them credit cards under your existing account but if they fail to pay you will be responsible.
- Jtsummers 3y agoMany debit cards can be used online. It depends on the particular card and the network it's backed by. In fact I haven't had a debit card that couldn't be used for online purchases since around 2003.