Can You Get a Credit Card at 16: Is It Possible?
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What Is the Youngest You Can Get a Credit Card?
What Is an Authorized User?
What Credit Cards Can a 16-Year-Old Get?
Pros and Cons of Getting a Credit Card at 16
Other Payment Alternatives for 16-Year-Olds
Understanding How Credit Cards Work Before Getting One
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Jason Steele has been writing about credit cards and award travel since 2008. One of the nation's leading experts in this field, he has contributed to dozens of personal finance and travel outlets and has been widely quoted in the mainstream media.
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