Make the Case to Mom and Dad

Only a parent or guardian can sign up a teenager (who's under the age of 18) for Current by Discover Card. Here's a quick summary of what it offers, for help with asking your parents:

What it is:

• Current by Discover Card is a new debit card meant especially for teenagers
• Teens don't have to carry cash around, and if they lose the card, the money is still safe
• Parents stay in control-they decide how much teens can spend, and can even restrict where they can shop
• Parents can keep track of what teens buy via online statement, e-mail or text message alerts at anytime

How it works:

• Parents deposit money from a credit card or transfer from a bank account. Teens can even direct deposit their paychecks
• Parents set spending limits and restrict where teens shop
• Deactivate the card if lost, and reactivate when found
• The $0 Fraud Liability Guarantee means that if someone else uses the card without your authority, you're not responsible
• It's only $5 a month per card. There are no minimum balances or loading fees

Why parents and teens love it:

• Teens like it because they don't have to worry about losing cash
• Parents like it because it helps teens learn smart spending skills-we even include financial education tutorials on our website
• Teens like it because it comes with discounts at the places they like to shop
• Parents like it because they can send teens money at the click of a mouse

Get started at: CurrentbyDiscover.com