Credit card for a minor

[JeroenvGessel]

I have a problem, I am 16 years old and an entrepeneur from the Netherlands. For a lot operations in my business I work with companies that only accept credit card payments. But because I'am under-age, I am unable to get a credit card on my name. I have been using my dad's credit card, however this is far from ideal. I hope anyone has some advice for me. I have asked several dutch banks for credit cards, however none of them was willing to help me because of my age.

 

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[Kak]

Try a debit card! I’m sure you can get one of those.

 

[jpn]

I have a problem, I am 16 years old and an entrepeneur from the Netherlands. For a lot operations in my business I work with companies that only accept credit card payments. But because I'am under-age, I am unable to get a credit card on my name. I have been using my dad's credit card, however this is far from ideal. I hope anyone has some advice for me. I have asked several dutch banks for credit cards, however none of them was willing to help me because of my age.

There are some banks in Europe that issue MasterCard and Visa debit cards if you open an account with them. For example N26. You can use these debit cards in a similar way as a credit card. You wont be able to spend more than the money on the account. I'm not sure if they accept minors, but you could ask you parents to open an account for you there.

 

[jpn]

Try a debit card! I’m sure you can get one of those.

Interestingly enough Dutch banks don't issue MasterCard or Visa debit cards. But other banks in Europe do, and accounts can be opened online.

 

[JeroenvGessel]

Try a debit card! I’m sure you can get one of those.

Does that also work for things such as selling on amazon?

 

[Kak]

Does that also work for things such as selling on amazon?

Yes. It will be fine. Assuming you can get one.

 

[JeroenvGessel]

Thanks for all the feedback, I know where to look.