And ideas for accessing money abroad for kids

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Any one with recent experience of young people accessing money abroad (Europe) ?

I know I've said for children, DD1 will be 18 1 day before she goes travelling so not enough time to sort an adult bank account out, and not sure if her bank card will work overseas without massive charges ( or even at all).

Just beginning to panic as it had not crossed my mind and she leaves in 3 weeks!

Get yourself a Monzo card in your name. She can load the Monzo bank account with her spending money and take it abroad with her. She literally cannot spend what is not on the card so no chance of her running up debts.

Oh, just checked and she can get herself a Monzo as it's 16+.

So do that

I know you’re trying to ensure nothing goes wrong, but I’d hope she could sort this out herself if shes about to go travelling!

Revolut also do a card for teens which might fit the bill.

We've left her to do most of it but she's just had a bit of a meltdown as we thought she was waaaaay more organised than this.... just looking for ideas!

Thank you all that's brilliant think Monzo will work in this scenario!

Was also going to suggest Revolut, probably similar to Monzo and easy to transfer her money if you wish to.

I know it's not what you asked for but having worked in a British Consulate abroad please take a photo of her passport and ensure she has travel insurance, basic first aid kit and enough wits about her to try to avoid pickpockets.
You may want to suggest she pack condoms and morning after pill.
And tell her if she gets in a pickle to give you a call, there can be a false bravado or completely oblivious to risks at that young adult stage. The vast majority of young people travelling do have a great experience, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Just done the same whilst we're actually away on holiday for my DS19 using Revolut, so he can pay for bus fares and lunches whilst doing a diving course a few miles away from where we're staying (I'm paying for the holiday). Takes minutes to set up. The only limitation is that he can't make internet payments until he's actually got his physical card but three weeks is loads of time for it to arrive.

Thanks for the prompts unicornflakegirl, she already has travel insurance and the new version of the EHIC sorted but not thought about passport photo graph. I travelled a lot when I was younger but that's very obviously ages ago now! I'm less worried about the condoms and morning after pill... but more about the pick pockets!

Already mentioned - but Revolut

Still check with the bank she has her account with. DD's is with Nationwide and it definitely works in the EU and has no charges.

Revolut here. Worked perfectly in France, Spain and Germany. All separate trips.