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title: Why we're different to any child bank account on the market! - nimbl
description: prepaid contactless debit card for kids an app for both parents and children, with separate functionalities unique spending controls with ATM, online and cash withdrawals options real time spend notifications, to let you know where, when and exactly how much was spent automated digital pocket money payment feature, paid weekly or monthly! lock and unlock card feature to always keep the card […]
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# [Why we're different to any child bank account on the market! - nimbl](https://nimbl.com/blog/why-were-different-to-any-child-bank-account-on-the-market)

 Written by [Amber Kelsey](https://nimbl.com/blog/author/amber-kelsey) | Jun 25, 2019 11:00:00 PM

- prepaid **contactless debit card** for kids
- an **app for both parents and children**, with separate functionalities
- **unique spending controls** with ATM, online and cash withdrawals options
- **real time spend notifications**, to let you know where, when and exactly how much was spent
- automated **digital pocket money** payment feature, paid weekly or monthly!
- **lock and unlock card** feature to always keep the card safe
- separate** savings account **and spending account
- **unique micro-savings** feature to help balance spending and saving
- **gifting**, allowing friends and family to get involved in your child’s money adventure

#### All the traditional features of a bank account, with lots of nimbl extras!

To keep developing our fantastic features (and adding new ones), we have to charge a small account fee, as unlike banks we are unable to cover costs through interest or debt.

We are proud to be the cheapest of all prepaid card providers for children on the market and are committed to keeping our prices low, whilst providing new features! View our pricing [here](https://nimbl.com/pricing/).

### See how we compare to a child bank account here:

| Features | nimbl | Other child bank account |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debit card for your child starting at age 8 | Yes | No (all banks are 11+) |
| Unique Parental Spending Controls | Yes | No |
| Lock and Unlock Card | Yes | Some |
| Digital Pocket Money Feature | Yes | No |
| Apps for both parent and child | Yes | No |
| Instant Spend Notifications | Yes | No |
| Educational Savings Features | Yes | No |
| Gifting Options | Yes | No |

#### If you would like to start enjoying the benefits of using nimbl start today!

[Sign up now](https://nimbl.com/public/signup/web)

[View full post](https://nimbl.com/blog/why-were-different-to-any-child-bank-account-on-the-market)

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