Credit card for kids aged 8? PayBox launches a digital wallet

PayBox has announced the launch of PayBox Young, a digital wallet designed for children aged 8 to 18. The wallet is linked to the parent's PayBox account and allows the issuance of a dedicated credit card.

The PayBox Young app connects to the parent’s PayBox account, enabling parents to manage a shared group. Parents can load funds, set spending limits, and monitor transactions, while children can use the app to make payments, receive money, and transfer funds.

To register, parents must first issue a virtual PayBox card through the app. They then input their child's details and select either a physical or virtual card, which can be used for in-store and online purchases. Parents can set spending limits, receive notifications for their child’s transactions, and load funds without fees.

Additionally, the child’s account can receive transfers from family members or payments for tasks like babysitting. Once the setup is complete, the child receives an invitation to download the PayBox Young app, which will link to the parent’s account.

The service costs NIS 4.9 per month or NIS 7.9 if a physical card is chosen. According to PayBox, these fees are comparable to monthly reload fees for prepaid cards. Notably, the service is free for third children and beyond in the same family. As part of the launch, new users who sign up by February 28, 2025, will receive the service free for the first six months.

PayBox intends to evolve PayBox Young into a full-fledged digital account for young users, with features such as savings, receiving, and transferring funds.

Arik Frishman, CEO of PayBox, explained:"PayBox Young was created in response to parents' desire to help their children manage money responsibly and independently. While parents use digital payments daily, children are often left with cash, prepaid cards with unclear balances, or even their parents’ credit cards—a scenario that isn't sustainable."

"PayBox Young offers Israeli children a way to manage their finances digitally and independently, with full parental oversight. This new service brings the digital payments revolution to younger users and is set to change how children handle money."