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A debit card for kids, managed by parents. Chase First BankingSM and the Chase Mobile® app same page link to footnote reference 1 help kids use their debit card and learn good money habits.
Spend
Parents choose where their child can shop
Kids use their debit card to make purchases at stores and online
Save
Parents teach children about savings goals and track their progress
Kids learn to set goals and manage their money in real-world scenarios
Earn
Parents assign chores and create allowances
Kids track balances and transactions via Chase Mobile® app
Taking the first step is easy with Chase First BankingSM
Watch these popular how-to videos and see how your child's first banking experience comes to life.
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Creating places to spend Opens in a new window
Get started by adding places to spend and moving money to them
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Transferring money Opens in a new window
Transfer money and complete requests from your child
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Account services Opens in a new window
Add alerts, replace or lock/unlock a card and more
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Allowances Opens in a new window
Choose an allowance amount and how often it’s being transferred
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Chores Opens in a new window
Assign a chore and a reward amount for your child
Frequently asked questions
Chase First Banking is a banking account for kids opened by parents that helps families digitally manage spending and provides opportunities for kids to learn and practice the basics of personal finance by using a debit card in their name. It can be accessed virtually anywhere with the Chase Mobile® appsame page link to footnote reference 1 or on chase.com.
Chase First Banking accounts come with a number of unique features for both parents and kids.
Parents can:
- Choose where and how much their child can spend in stores and online
- Create kids’ allowances
- Assign chores
- Receive activity-related account alertssame page link to footnote reference 2
And kids can:
- Use their debit card to make purchases at stores and online
- Track their balances and transactions with the Chase Mobile® app
- Create savings goals
- Withdraw money from ATMs using their Chase First Banking debit card (At participating non-Chase ATMs, fees from Chase and the ATM owner still apply)
- Learn how to manage their money in real-world scenarios
Yes, Chase First Banking debit cards can be used at all of Chase’s 15,000 ATMs. They can also be used at participating non-Chase ATMs (fees from Chase and the ATM owner still apply).
You need to be a Chase checking customer to open a Chase First Banking account. Chase First Banking accounts must be linked to a qualifying Chase checking account.
Qualifying accounts include: Chase Secure CheckingSMopens in a new window, Chase Total Checking®opens in a new window, Chase Premier Plus CheckingSMopens in a new window, Chase SapphireSM Checkingopens in a new window, or Chase Private Client Checkingopens in a new window. Benefits offered to these checking accounts do not apply to Chase First Banking accounts.
Anyone can open an account online or schedule a meetingopens in a new window at a Chase branch. If you are a current Chase customer, you can also use your Chase Mobile app to open an account today. Need help deciding? Compare our checking account options hereopens in a new window.
Chase First Banking is available for kids ages 6-17 and designed with kids ages 6-12 in mind.
Chase First Banking accounts don’t have a monthly service fee.
Chase First Banking account holders will not be charged overdraft fees. However, if the final amount of a purchase is greater than the amount that was originally authorized (for example if your child leaves a tip at a restaurant), the account may become overdrawn.
Chase First Banking debit cards can be used virtually everywhere Visa debit is accepted, both online and in stores, and at all of Chase’s 15,000 ATMs. They can also be used at participating non-Chase ATMs (fees from Chase and the ATM owner still apply).
Chase First Banking debit cards can be used internationally. Fees may apply for international purchases.
Fees may be charged if:
- you expedite the shipment of a replacement debit card
- your child uses their debit card at a non-Chase ATM
- your child makes a purchase or ATM withdrawal in another currency using their debit card
Chase customers who have a qualifying checking account can open up to five Chase First Banking accounts per parent/guardian.
Only one parent can open and manage Chase First Banking accounts.
No, Chase First Banking does not support peer-to-peer transactions like those using Zelle®, Venmo®, PayPal® or Cash App™. Additionally, the account’s debit card cannot be added to fund these types of transactions.
No, Chase First Banking does not have a direct deposit option. Chase High School Checking, an account for teens ages 13-17 that includes direct deposit and check writing, may be a better option. To learn more, visit Chase High School CheckingSM Opens in a new window.
You can schedule an appointment with a Chase banker or visit any Chase branch. You can also sign in to the Chase Mobile® app to find more information.
Yes, Chase First Banking debit cards can be used at all of Chase’s 15,000 ATMs. They can also be used at participating non-Chase ATMs (fees from Chase and the ATM owner still apply).
You need to be a Chase checking customer to open a Chase First Banking account. Chase First Banking accounts must be linked to a qualifying Chase checking account.
Qualifying accounts include: Chase Secure CheckingSMopens in a new window, Chase Total Checking®opens in a new window, Chase Premier Plus CheckingSMopens in a new window, Chase SapphireSM Checkingopens in a new window, or Chase Private Client Checkingopens in a new window. Benefits offered to these checking accounts do not apply to Chase First Banking accounts.
Anyone can open an account online or schedule a meetingopens in a new window at a Chase branch. If you are a current Chase customer, you can also use your Chase Mobile app to open an account today. Need help deciding? Compare our checking account options hereopens in a new window.
Chase First Banking is available for kids ages 6-17 and designed with kids ages 6-12 in mind.
Chase First Banking accounts don’t have a monthly service fee.
Chase First Banking account holders will not be charged overdraft fees. However, if the final amount of a purchase is greater than the amount that was originally authorized (for example if your child leaves a tip at a restaurant), the account may become overdrawn.
Chase First Banking debit cards can be used virtually everywhere Visa debit is accepted, both online and in stores, and at all of Chase’s 15,000 ATMs. They can also be used at participating non-Chase ATMs (fees from Chase and the ATM owner still apply).
Chase First Banking debit cards can be used internationally. Fees may apply for international purchases.
Fees may be charged if:
- you expedite the shipment of a replacement debit card
- your child uses their debit card at a non-Chase ATM
- your child makes a purchase or ATM withdrawal in another currency using their debit card
Chase customers who have a qualifying checking account can open up to five Chase First Banking accounts per parent/guardian.
Only one parent can open and manage Chase First Banking accounts.
No, Chase First Banking does not support peer-to-peer transactions like those using Zelle®, Venmo®, PayPal® or Cash App™. Additionally, the account’s debit card cannot be added to fund these types of transactions.
No, Chase First Banking does not have a direct deposit option. Chase High School Checking, an account for teens ages 13-17 that includes direct deposit and check writing, may be a better option. To learn more, visit Chase High School CheckingSM Opens in a new window.
You can schedule an appointment with a Chase banker or visit any Chase branch. You can also sign in to the Chase Mobile® app to find more information.
For parents/guardians interested in teaching their child how to manage money using a debit card with the child's name on it. The parent/guardian is the owner of this account and must have an online profile and one of these other checking accounts at account opening: a Chase Secure CheckingSM, Chase Total Checking®, Chase Premier Plus CheckingSM, Chase SapphireSM Checking, or a Chase Private Client CheckingSM account. Benefits offered to these checking accounts do not apply to Chase First Checking accounts. To promote parental controls and guardrails, only the parent/guardian who opened the account can fund or manage it. You can open a Chase First Checking account for your child who is 6 -17 years old. Once the child has reached the age of 18, Chase may recommend they open their own account.
Same page link returns to footnote reference1 Chase Mobile® app is available for select mobile devices. Message and data rates may apply.
Same page link returns to footnote reference2 Account Alerts: There's no charge from Chase, but message and data rates may apply. Delivery of alerts may be delayed for various reasons, including service outages affecting your phone, wireless or internet provider; technology failures; and system capacity limitations. Any time you review your balance, keep in mind it may not reflect all transactions including recent debit card transactions.
