Credit Cards and High School Students
The Federal law doesn’t provide any restrictions about issuing credit cards to minors. In fact, credit card companies consider teen-agers as a very profitable market. Most credit card companies often require a co-signer when a minor applies for a credit card. When a teen-ager reaches the age of 18, he has the right to sign-up for a credit card on his name even without a cosigner.
Are Student Credit Cards an Advantage?
Some parents feel that providing their kids with credit cards while they are still in high school help them learn about money early in life. With proper guidance and support, obtaining a student credit card can help young people learn about how to handle their finances properly.
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