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Can they use Yard Card at the Navy Exchange?
I don't believe so:
http://www.usnabsd.com/naval-academy-midshipmen-services/yard-card-services/
Did you DD/DS sign up for Direct Deposit with Navy Federal Credit Union which has a branch next to Bancroft/MidStore? Your Mids can apply for a real credit card with special deals only available for Mids, and it is a great way to start building their credit history. IMHO, turn in the Check Card at the same time they apply for their credit card as it is better protection with Credit Cards vice Check Cards. How do they withdraw money from their checking account then, you ask? NFCU can issue ATM cards that are connected to their accounts as well.
Disclaimer: I do not work for NFCU, just a grateful member since I opened an account while on my first deployment in 1996 - first thing I did while on Liberty off my ship in Yokosuka Japan. Back then you can't even open an account unless you are overseas.