Name: Karri Card
Brand: Karri
Price: 39 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (18000 reviews)

Children feel grown-up. Parents feel anxiety-free.

You wouldn't give your child an unrestricted bank account. The Karri Card gives them independence while keeping you in the driver's seat.

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Instant top-ups

Load funds instantly via the app for those need-it-now money moments.

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Set daily limits

Control exact daily spending limits directly from your phone (up to R25,000).

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Block inappropriate merchants

Rest easy knowing the card automatically blocks adult industries, liquor stores, and gambling facilities.

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Freeze in a Tap

Misplaced the card? Temporarily block it instantly in the app, and unblock it when found.

Frequently asked questions

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What is the best prepaid bank card for kids in South Africa?

The Karri Card is widely considered the safest prepaid Mastercard for South African youth. Powered by Nedbank, it allows parents to set daily limits, block inappropriate merchants, and track spending in real-time, making it the ideal pocket money card.

Can I limit where my child spends their money?

Yes. The Karri Card automatically blocks transactions at liquor stores, gambling facilities, and other adult merchants. Parents can also temporarily freeze the card instantly via the Karri app.

Can my child withdraw cash with the Karri Card?

Yes, students can safely withdraw up to R5,000 per day at any ATM, while parents maintain visibility of the withdrawal on their app.

How to top up your Karri Card?

Tap Top Up on the bottom right of the Karri Card on the screen.
Click the bank card you’d like to top up with, then select the preset amount or enter your own.
Approve the transaction via your banking app.

How to set a daily spending limit?

Tap the
icon below the Karri Card on the screen.
Select
at the top right to change your child’s daily spending limit
Enter your new limit and press Update Limits to confirm.

Note: If transactions exceed the limit, the card will be declined. You can adjust the limit any time.

How to Reset a PIN?

Tap the
icon below the Karri Card on the screen.
Select I'm Ready to reset the 4-digit PIN.

Reminder: Choose a PIN your child will remember and keep it stored safely.

Lost or “misplaced” card?

If the card has been misplaced and you want to block it temporarily

Tap the

icon below the Karri Card on the screen.

Toggle
on Temporarily Blobk
Press Temporarily Block

Note: A blocked card will be declined at all Point of Sale (POS) devices.

If the card is lost and you need to replace it:

Tap the

icon below the Karri Card on the screen.

Tap “Order a new card”
To confirm the order, press Re-order

Note: Karri will reach out to you about delivery details via email or phone call.

Where can you use a Karri Card?

Karri Cards can be used anywhere that Mastercard is accepted. This includes online, in store, and at ATMs.

Is the Karri Card a good alternative to traditional bank cards?

Karri Cards are for children aged 6-18, which means children under 18 can start learning about money before they are eligible for a traditional bank card of their own. Plus, the Karri Card has features that a traditional bank card doesn't have, such as daily limits, spend category blocking, and multi-parent control. The Karri Card makes it easy for two parents to stay in control.

The card you trust for school. Now ready for payments everywhere.

"Genius invention. The financial literacy we never had 😅"

For School

For the Weekend

For Emergencies

Children feel grown-up. Parents feel anxiety-free.

Instant top-ups

Set daily limits

Block inappropriate merchants

Freeze in a Tap

Sign-up, top-up, and swipe.

Simple pricing. No hidden surprises.

Standard

1 Card

R39p/m

Save 13%

2 Cards

R68p/m

Save 30%

3 Cards

R87p/m

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