If you are wondering what's the difference between NatWest Rooster Money and a kids bank account then the answer is lots! The main one is that you can only get a bank account from age 11 and the application process is often lengthy whereas with Rooster Money you can open a FREE star tracker account from as young as three, and a Rooster Card with real money when your kids are over six years old. Below we take a look at features of our products to help you decide what's right for your family. We're on a mission to transform the way the world talks about money with their children. We want to make these lessons as accessible as possible so we've made our entry level product FREE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price £ | Free | 19.99 |
| Available in UK | Yes (Global) | Yes |
| Star and Reward Chart (Ages 3+) |
Enabled
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Enabled
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| Virtual Money Tracker |
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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| Flexible card controls for parents |
Disabled
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Enabled
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| Prepaid Visa debit card |
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™** |
Disabled
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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
Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed up to Rooster Money you need to:
- Tap the menu icon in the top-right corner from your family account
- Choose the Account and Card option
- Take out 1 Account and Card subscription for each Rooster Card. For example if you have 3 children you will need 3 subscriptions
Don’t forget the Rooster Card is only available in the UK!
Yes we offer a one month subscription free. Your subscription fee will only be taken after this trial period has ended.
The pocket money tracker and star chart product is free. Read more about the plans available on Rooster Money.