https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2529155 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:32:34 +0000 winniebee 2529155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: I don't think this would work as I'm pretty sure she doesn't use credit cards herself and I don't think she has money to front me then reimburse!</p> <p>@JCCovi: I definitely think doing something is in order to make it more convenient! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2529151 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:24:13 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2529151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We reimburse receipts once a week with regular payment. She doesn't do much C more than grocery shopping. I'd be uncomfortable doing anything with greater access (besides cash). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2529133 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:00:44 +0000 catomd00 2529133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just make her an authorized user on one of your accounts. Or, open a new account with a low limit and make her an authorized user on that if you don't feel comfortable giving access to an account with a high limit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2529115 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:33:28 +0000 JCCovi 2529115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just decided last week we were going to do this. We don't have any plans to cap the limit or make her turn in receipts. She's been with us for over 2 years and it will just make everything easier. We can always look at her spending online anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2529014 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:38:23 +0000 PinkElephant 2529014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably do a pre loaded debit card, or even gift cards to specific stores (ie Target, your grocery store, etc.), and then an envelope of cash for incidentals. No matter how much you trust the nanny herself, it's one more card to get accidentally lost, skimmed, or abused by a less than trustworthy person in her life.</p> <p>When we had a live-in domestic helper overseas, we just gave her a mesh zipper pouch full of cash. It was her responsibility to keep the balance in a notebook, showing where she spent money, how much, and what the balance of her envelope was. She held onto receipts, and once a week or so I reconciled it and we both signed off. It was a good way for me to also make sure she was being savvy about shopping on sale, using coupons, etc., and not being lazy with our money; she liked the security of knowing that everything was accounted for so she'd never be falsely accused of stealing/losing money, and was really proud to show me the bargains she got (we lived in place where prices are all negotiable, and she was a good bargainer). I'd give her significant sums of money at once, but she knew only to take out what she needed for the errand/day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528982 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:16:08 +0000 looch 2528982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you add an authorized user to your current credit card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528978 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:14:13 +0000 Cole 2528978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one as a nanny and it worked out well for us. I do know that another family I worked for did this with a nanny and she would apparently pad purchases for the family with purchases for herself. I would ask for receipts just so she's never tempted to throw her own Target purchases on your bill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528974 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:10:06 +0000 LuLu Mom 2528974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: my best friend was a nanny, she always had a CC and collected receipts fr every purchase. I believe it had a low limit on it but they considered her family (she also had a vehicle she used at work so she would use it for gas as well.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528965 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:05:24 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2528965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go ahead and get a separate card for her versus giving her your card. You should be able to set the limit low and easily shut the card down if something comes up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528964 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:05:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2528964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a prepaid card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528958 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:52:21 +0000 KT326 2528958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have friends that have a nanny for their three kids, she also does all the grocery shopping and various other errands. They gave her a credit card just ask that she keeps all her receipts. They provide her with a car too and she uses the card for gas as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528957 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:50:24 +0000 jmarionsmith 2528957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I nannied the family gave me a credit card with my name on it. I did all the grocery shopping, Target runs, even took the kids to some doctor appointments, plus they paid for some of my gas, so it just made sense for me to have a card. </p> <p>There was no limit but I turned in all receipts and there was never a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528955 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:49:53 +0000 sunny 2528955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are cards where you can set a limit. I would probably do that on a card that I don't use as much so it's easy to track the transactions.</p> <p>I don't like reloadable prepaid cards because they can get lost and the money would then be gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528950 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:45:32 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2528950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a re loadable debit card type thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528948 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:41:18 +0000 ElbieKay 2528948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a petty cash envelope for small purchases. But our nanny spends maybe $150/year, max. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528944 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:37:33 +0000 coopsmama 2528944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did some grocery shopping when I nannied back in college. They just gave me cash - she would leave whatever amount she thought I would need. But honestly, that seems like a pain. I would probably just provide her with a debit/credit card with a low, set limit and check it off and on to keep everyone accountable. I agree with her leaving the receipts readily available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528943 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:36:50 +0000 cam 2528943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would be more comfortable with a prepaid card </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528942 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:36:11 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2528942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get her a her own card just so you can track her purchases. Depending on how often you think she will use the card in a month, I would set a limit just to that assuming you plan to pay it off in full each month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528939 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:33:21 +0000 winniebee 2528939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I will, eventually. Just curious what other people do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528937 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:32:43 +0000 youboots 2528937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: why don't you ask her what she would prefer? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528936 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:31:55 +0000 winniebee 2528936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I trust her implicitly, but I guess with money, it seems like sensitive territory? She's only been with us 8 months but I expect she will be with us for awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528935 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:30:46 +0000 youboots 2528935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I think it's fine as long as you ask for receipts - then cross reference. I understand she's been with you a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528934 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:30:45 +0000 lamariniere 2528934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are comfortable with it, why not? When I was a nanny they just gave me extra cash if they wanted me to run errands, or I would save receipts and they would reimburse me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528932 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:28:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2528932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you get a reloadable debit or something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528930 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:26:06 +0000 winniebee 2528930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I have a petty cash drawer for her for outings that we don't have memberships for. But I think she will do stuff like grocery shopping etc come the fall. I can give her my card on an as needed basis, but wondering if I should just get her a separate card or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528929 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:24:25 +0000 youboots 2528929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not have access to a credit card. But the family had a significant amount of cash in a specific place I used for meals/errands/activities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-nanny-have-a-credit-card-access-to-your-account#post-2528925 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:21:49 +0000 winniebee 2528925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With a new baby on the way, our nanny's role will be transforming a bit, especially when I'm on maternity leave. She'll be responsible for a lot of errands/shopping/running the house hold, since the older boys will primarily be in school.</p> <p>I'm thinking I should get her access to one of our credit cards, and set a specific limit for it? Has anyone done something like this for a nanny? How has it worked? </p>