WestStein virtual card for kids - how to get it fast
It is difficult to find a person who would not use a bank card for transfers, for purchases, for payments. It would seem that until recently this was possible only for adults. But the WestStein children's virtual card has become a real breakthrough in banking services of the world format and level. We will tell you a little more about its design and features of use later in the material.
WestStein virtual debit card for a child: who should open it
Having a WestStein card in virtual format for a child is a high-quality alternative to regular pocket money. Parents cannot control the spending of “physical” money. They do not know where it went. In case of loss, they cannot help their children in time. And a virtual MasterCard card is This is both control over spending and the ability to top up at any time.
A child's debit card does not exist "independently". It can either be part of the so-called "family" account option, or simply attached to one of the parents'.
No matter how hard they try, a child will not be able to spend more than is in the account. And all because the card does not provide for an overdraft. The option is simply ideal. You can open it after turning 14 years old. Keep in mind that a virtual children's card will not only be an ideal replacement for the usual pocket money, but will also be an excellent investment in the development of responsibility, motivation to use available funds rationally and wisely. Any adult who uses the standard offer from WestStein can open it. It will be convenient, comfortable and profitable.
Debit cards for children: advantages
It is easy to lose cash, and it happens to children all the time. As a result, in addition to the upset from the loss on the part of the minor, there is also anxiety for adults. Parents worry: did he eat, did he buy what he planned, did he pay for what he needed, etc. This is especially important if the child is abroad, if the parents are far away.
The virtual card will not be lost. You can pay using your smartphone. And parents immediately see spending reports. What happens in case of problems with the smartphone? Nothing. As soon as the device is repaired or replaced, the use of the account will continue.
What if the smartphone is stolen? It is unpleasant, but there will be no problems in terms of access to the account. Everything is under the control of an adult. Any operation is visible and takes place only after approval of the main owner of the funds.
So, a virtual card for children is not at all dangerous. On the contrary, when using it, only advantages are noted.
By the way, one more thing.
Mastering progressive technologies, developing the ability to correctly handle finances, which occurs step by step, ultimately make a schoolchild, a young student a completely responsible, comprehensively developed and financially careful person. An important quality? Undoubtedly.
Note that in WestStein, in parallel with the virtual card format, a child also opens an “office”. In it, he can independently view his “income”, check the expenses incurred, analyze it. Such opportunities discipline, teach to monitor the movement of their funds. This is a rather important quality that will be very useful later in life.
In addition to monitoring the child's spending, adults can set a certain limit on the virtual card belonging to him. This is even more reliable. Let's say the amount is transferred for a month, and the limit is set as permissible for one payment. And if suddenly an attempt to carry out a suspicious transaction begins, the system will immediately block it, the money and the child will be protected.
Are you ready to order a Mastercard debit card?
If you have not yet become a WestStein client, you need to apply for it, receive confirmation, identify yourself and start using the new account, having previously replenished it using any of the proposed methods.
Remember, there is no link to the main account, the money on the card can only be personal.
After opening a virtual «carrier» for yourself, you can also order the same card in a virtual format for your children. With prepaid WestStein, it will be easier for a child to pay for their own participation in Olympiads, competitions, purchases, etc. Adults will only need to enter a PIN to approve the "movement" on the account. If the situation is force majeure, the adult controlling the child's financial account simply blocks the account and the spending of funds becomes inaccessible to the intruder.
Do you want your child not to lose the money allocated to him?
Do you want him not to carry cash or "plastic" with him?
Choose money in electronic format with a card from WestStein. Later (or immediately, if you wish) you can also order a plastic carrier for it.