Close up of a boy's hand and wrist wearing RingPay's Kids Payment Band and using it to pay on a contactless terminal.

A Little Independence

Lunch, the bus home, a snack after practice: they can pay for it themselves with a tap of the wrist. Link it to their junior card or your own, and you can keep an eye on every payment.

A close up of RingPay's Blue Kids Payment Band on a table as a young boy walks away.

Safe If It Goes Missing

Their card number is never stored on the band. If it’s left on a school bench, you can pause it instantly in the RingPay app so nobody else can use it.

A boy wearing RingPay's Kids Payment Band whilst climbing in a playground setting.

Nothing to Charge

No battery, no screen and no phone to keep topped up. The band is always ready to pay, so there’s one less thing to remember on busy school mornings.

FOR PARENTS

You set it up, they tap to pay

Set up the band in the free RingPay app, then hand it over

  1. Check your bank

    Check your bank, or your child’s junior or prepaid card provider, is supported.

    Bank not listed? You can usually use a free Curve account instead.

    How to set up with Curve →

  2. Download the RingPay app

    Free on iPhone and Android. You set up everything on your phone.

  3. Pair the band

    Place it on a flat surface, lay your phone on top and move it slowly until the app finds it.

  4. Add a card and hand it over

    Add your card or your child’s in the app, then hand it over. They hold their wrist to any contactless reader to pay, and you can pause the band at any time.

Start screen of the RingPay app with a "Get Started" button displayed

FAQs

How does the band work without a battery?

The band has a secure payment chip inside that’s powered by the payment terminal when your child taps. There’s no battery, so it never needs charging and there’s nothing to run flat on the way to school.

Is the band waterproof?

Yes. The band is fully waterproof, so it’s fine for hand-washing, swimming lessons, rainy walks home and splashing about. There’s no need to take it off.

What size is the band?

The band has an adjustable strap, so one size fits most children’s wrists – no measuring needed.

Is it safe for my child to use?

Yes. Your child’s card number is never stored on the band. Each payment uses a secure token instead, through Fidesmo Pay. If the band is lost, you can pause it straight away in the RingPay app so no one else can use it.

Which cards and banks are supported?

The band works with Visa and Mastercard cards from a range of banks and card providers, including some junior and prepaid cards. Check our Supported Banks page to see if yours is included.

I've lost my band - what do I do now?

Pause it in the RingPay app as soon as you notice it’s missing:

- Open the RingPay app.
- Tap the band.
- Tap “Pause Card”.

This stops payments on the band only. The bank card itself keeps working as normal, and you can unpause the band if it turns up.

How do I set up my payment wearable?

Setting up your wearable is easy and should only take a few minutes!

You can find a handy guide for how to do this here.

Can I set a spending limit?

Spending limits come from the card the band is linked to. Many junior and prepaid cards let parents set limits or top up a set amount, which is a simple way to keep spending in check.

Can't find the question and answer you're looking for above? Head to our FAQs page where you'll find more information.

Alternatively, contact support@ringpay.com with any questions you have and our team will be happy to help.