 TITLE: When Should My Child Get a Credit Card? CONTENT: Credit Card Age Requirements for Children\n-----------------------------------------\nSome credit card issuers have their own age restrictions for adding minors to your account, along with a few other caveats. To help, we've compiled a list of the age restrictions for the major credit card issuers:\nFor the account to affect your children's credit, the issuer must report the authorized users to one or more of the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax). Each company on the list above reports authorized users to the credit bureaus, but some issuers have limitations. For example, American Express does not report credit for authorized users under 18. Be aware of smaller banks that may not report to all three bureaus.\nIf the restrictions on your current account don't suit your family's needs, consider applying for a new card. END