If you are trying to know what the difference is between the NatWest Rooster Money and the other Contactless Kids Debit Cards then the answer is - lots! Rooster Money offers a pocket money account that grows with your kid as they get older providing educational support all the way along the journey. Rooster Money has a FREE star tracker account from as young as three, and then your child can graduate to a debit card* for kids with real money when they're over six years old. We're on a mission to transform the way the world talks about money with their children.
*Card for ages 6-17. Parent/Guardian must be 18+ and a UK resident. £19.99/yr or £1.99/mo. Other fees may apply. T&Cs apply.
Check out how our card compares to other kids debit cards.
Key features of the Rooster Money app include:
📲 Free virtual pocket money tracker and star chart so families can start to help kids get to grips with money at any early age.
💳 Contactless pre-paid debit card for kids. For when they’re ready to move on to real money and have some freedom in the real world - with spending notifications and controls for parents.
| How we compare | Virtual Tracker | Rooster Card |
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| Monthly Price £ | Free | £1.99 |
 Star & reward chart |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Virtual Money Tracker |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Scheduled allowance |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Spend, Save, Give & Goals pots |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Educational content & resources |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Child login |
Enabled
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Enabled
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 Chore management system |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Set interest rates |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Add unlimited guardians |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Set regular outgoings |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Use Rooster with 'real money' |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Prepaid Visa debit card for kids |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Flexible card controls for parents |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Account number & sort code |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Easy & secure contactless payments with Apple Pay* |
Disabled
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Enabled
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 Easy & secure contactless payments with Google Pay™** |
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Enabled
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*Apple Pay is available on selected Apple devices. Your child must be aged 13+ to use this service. **Google Pay is available on Android 7.0 or higher. Your child must be aged 13+ to use this service. Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC |
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a pre-paid card for kids with parental controls. It is designed to teach kids about money matters and is managed from the Rooster Money app where both children and parents can log in. Read more about the Rooster Card.
Card for ages 6-17. Parent/Guardian must be 18+ and a UK resident. £19.99/yr or £1.99/mo. Other fees may apply. T&Cs apply.
The pocket money tracker and star chart product is free. Read more about the plans available on Rooster Money.