The instructions below show parents how to set Merchant controls and show kids and sponsored adults how to view their Merchant controls set up by a parent.
Setting Merchant Controls
Note: Only parents can set Merchant controls.
1. On the homescreen, under the Family section, tap the name of the kid or sponsored adult whose Merchant controls you are setting up
2. Tap Debit Card Settings
3. Tap Merchant controls
4. Toggle off the Merchant category you want to restrict
Note: You can set more than one type of Merchant control.
5. On the pop-up, Tap Continue to complete the action
The category button will be displayed as off.
Note: To allow a Merchant category previously restricted, follow steps 1-5
above and toggle the Merchant control on
Viewing your set Merchant Controls
1. On the homescreen, tap Spending
2. Tap Debit Card Settings
3. Tap Merchant controls
Your Merchant control restrictions will be displayed. Categories with the button in the on position are categories you are allowed to make purchases. Categories with the button in the off position are restricted and you will not be able to purchase items in those categories.