Key takeaways. Because people under age 18 can’t open their own credit cards, you can’t technically open a new credit card account in your child’s name — but you can still add them to yours.

When a child’s name no longer suits them due to a familial change, personal preference or other circumstances, parents or guardians can follow a legal process to make the change official.

For name change requests, you’ll need to complete Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card. Once you fill it out, you can contact your local SSA office.

Don't carry your child's Social Security card with you. Keep it, as well as your own card, in a safe place, such as a locked file cabinet. Limit who has access to your child's data.

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An authorized user receives their own card, with their name on it — but it's tied to the primary cardholder's account. Adding a child as an authorized user can build their credit ...

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Because people under age 18 can’t open their own credit cards, you can’t technically open a new credit card account in your child’s name — but you can still add them to yours.

For name change requests, you’ll need to complete Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card. Once you fill it out, you can contact your local SSA office.

Key takeaways. Because people under age 18 can’t open their own credit cards, you can’t technically open a new credit card account in your child’s name — but you can still add them to yours.