Introducing Your Teen to Credit
Introducing your teen to credit before they leave home is a great way to help them prevent financial pitfalls in adulthood. Here are some of things that you can do right now to help your teen understand the importance and power of a credit card.
Credit Score
Having and using a line of credit responsibly will help to build your teen’s credit score in the future. This score can play a role in determining whether or not they'll be able to secure loans, jobs, apartments, and more. Sit down and explain credit scores with your teen as well as the factors that help it go up and down. This is an opportunity for them to practice good habits that can benefit them once they have a credit profile of their own, as well as to learn from their mistakes. Under normal circumstances, credit will not begin reporting under your child’s name until they turn 18.
Credit Utilization
Unlike a debit card, using a credit card can mean spending money that you may not necessarily have. Teach your teen about staying under 30% of their credit limit (this will help keep their score high) and not buying anything that they don't have a plan for paying off.
Credit Purpose
What will the card be used for? Is it for emergencies only? Maybe it's for school expenses. Whatever it may be, sit down with your teen and let them know what your expectations are for the card, especially if they're an authorized user on your account.
Cyprus Low-Rate Visa
In order to qualify for a Cyprus Low-Rate Visa card, a teen must:
- Be a member of Cyprus Credit Union
- Apply with a qualified cosigner
To apply, click below, call 801-260-7700, or visit any of our branch locations.
More Features & Benefits
- No Fees. No annual fees, no transaction fees, no balance transfer fees, and no minimum finance charges.
- Protected by 3-D Secure technology
- 24-hour online account access on Home Banking and the Mobile Banking app
- No penalty APR
- 25-day grace period on purchases
- Billing dispute resolution
- Easy-access cash advances
- Choice of card designs
Visa Terms
Rewards Visa
APR as low as
14.24%
- Earn one point for every dollar you spend
- Redeem for gift cards, travel, merchandise & more
Cash Back Visa
APR as low as
17.24%
Low-Rate Visa
APR as low as
11.74%
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