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Wise Young Explorer Card
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Card review

Wise Young Explorer Card

4.4 4.4 out of 5 8.8/10 DebitCue Score Verified

A parent-managed multi-currency card for children aged 6–17

Fee
No fee
Foreign fee
None
Rewards
None

Our verdict

What stands out, and where it falls short.

What we like

  • No card fee
  • No foreign transaction fees

Worth weighing

  • No rewards programme

Who It Is For

Whether the Wise Young Explorer Card fits how you actually spend.

Pick it if you are

  • Anyone who wants a low-cost everyday card
  • Frequent travelers

Skip it if you are

  • Rewards-chasers

Rates and fees

As of

All amounts shown in GBP.

Card fee
No fee
Foreign transaction fee
None
Card ordering fee (one-time)
£7 GBP (UK) / 10 AUD / 14 NZD / 8.50 SGD / 8 CHF / free in Brazil

Rewards and features

Pay with
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Contactless
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Available to children aged 13 and over only
Cards per account
Up to 5 Young Explorer cards per parent Wise account

Benefits and perks

Extras that come bundled with the card.

  • No foreign transaction fee
    Same zero-FTF and mid-market exchange rate as the adult Wise card
  • Parental spending controls
    Parents set daily and monthly limits, receive real-time transaction alerts, and can approve or decline online purchases

Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Age eligibility
Children aged 6–17; managed by a parent who must hold a Wise account
Available countries
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Brazil

Wise Young Explorer Card: your questions answered

Does the Wise Young Explorer Card have a card fee?
No - the Wise Young Explorer Card has no card fee.
Does the Wise Young Explorer Card charge foreign transaction fees?
No - the Wise Young Explorer Card has no foreign transaction fees, so it suits spending abroad.
Is the Wise Young Explorer Card a credit, debit or prepaid card?
The Wise Young Explorer Card is a debit card issued by Wise on the Mastercard network.
Does the Wise Young Explorer Card support Apple Pay and Google Pay?
Yes - the Wise Young Explorer Card works with both Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Where can I get the Wise Young Explorer Card?
The Wise Young Explorer Card is currently offered in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus and 34 more.
How does DebitCue rate the Wise Young Explorer Card?
DebitCue rates the Wise Young Explorer Card 4.4 out of 5 (8.8/10), scored on the same factors as every card - fees, rewards, perks and ease of use.
How do I apply for the Wise Young Explorer Card?
Use the Apply now button to continue on Wise's secure site. Comparing and applying through DebitCue is free.

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