Greenlight

The Smart Debit Card for Kids

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4.5+ App Rating

4,500+ Reviews in App Store

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The Debit Card Built by Parents, Made for Kids

Teach your kids how to be smart with money with Greenlight - the smart debit card for kids that parents manage from their phones.

Safe + Secure

We know how easy it can be for cash to be lost or stolen. Every Greenlight card comes with you child’s name and PIN built in to it. Easily monitor your child’s spending, and shut the card off at any time from the app! Plus, rest easy knowing everything is secure with state of the art encryption.

Step 1

Sign Up Today

Step 2

Connect Your Account

Connect your Greenlight account to your bank account or debit card, so you can easily transfer and manage money.

Step 3

Get Your Cards

After you’ve set up your account, you’ll receive your Greenlight cards in the mail within a few business days for your kids to start using.

Control for Parents

Greenlight allows parents to control their children’s spending from their phone with easy and flexible parental controls. Monitor how much money your child has access to, where they can use it, and accept or reject transactions as they go all from your phone.

"If you have kids between 8 and 18, we are all for giving Greenlight a try. No longer will you find a wad of crumpled cash amongst the backpack abyss. Instead, you’ll know exactly how much your kid is spending and where they are spending it. It’s not easy letting go, but Greenlight will make the transition a little less daunting"

Join the Over 150,000+ Greenlight Customers

We understand that money management can be a challenge with your children. That’s why a group of like-minded parents created Greenlight! Now managing your child’s money has never been easier or more secure. Join the thousands of other families who trust Greenlight, and start your FREE trial today.

What Customers are Saying

"Greenlight is the best way to handle funds for my children. It allows them growing independence while I supervise and encourage good financial habits"

— Beth B

"I never have cash these days so when my kids want to go out with their friends, it was always a huge headache. Finally, I have an answer with Greenlight!"

— Rachelle K.

"We just sent our son off on a trip and in the craze of getting him ready and out the door we forgot to give him the cash we had. Bus was gone BUT the peace of mind we have because he has his card with him is amazing! Without Greenlight we’d be chasing down a bus right about now."

— Terri C.

"Best thing ever! No more lost cash. And in the event my kids are somewhere I’m not and need something... it’s fast safe and easy. I like the idea their cards are not linked to my bank account. I put money from my bank account on my card at any giving time and give it to them as needed. Made my life a little bit easier and less stressful.. thank you Greenlight Card!!"

— Kristine C.

"Greenlight is such a wonderful thing to have as a parent to teens. My son is always on the go, hanging out with friends or away on sports trips, and this has been so handy in getting money to him. It’s so easy to send the money and for him to request it from me as well. I never have to worry about him being in a situation of not having money when he needs it, he no longer has to wait for me to get cash or get home before he can leave the house, as I can just send him money with one click."

— Joella C.

Backed By Trusted Partners

“We were drawn to Greenlight because of its customer-first approach to give parents the ability to manage their kids’ spending, and to give kids the tools to be financially literate.”

— Paul Bernard
Director of Alexa Fund at Amazon

"At Ally, we focus on providing our customers with the right tools and offerings to make a real difference in how they manage their money. Our investment in Greenlight aligns with our vision to be a relentless ally for our customers’ financial well-being. Through the relationship, we’re supporting unique financial solutions aimed at helping families to teach children good money habits for the future."

— Dinesh Chopra
Chief Strategy Officer of Ally Financial

"It’s never too early to begin learning how to manage money. Helping the next generation take a step forwards financial confidence is one way in which SunTrust realizes its purpose of lighting the way to financial well-being. We are partnering with Greenlight because the company shares our commitment to providing financial education, as seen through this innovative solution for parents to instill smart saving and spending habits with their kids"

— Ellen Koebler
Head of Consumer Solutions for SunTrust

Earn.

With Greenlight, parents can automate their kids allowances or chore money. Kids can even have their paychecks instantly deposited onto their Greenlight Cards.

Learn.

Greenlight helps create natural teachable moments for kids whether it be tipping at a restaurant, learning about debit vs credit, and more.

Save.

Most savings accounts offer really low interest rates making it difficult for your kids to appreciate the value of savings. With Greenlight Savings, you can set your own parent-paid interest rate and help set them up for success.

Spend.

The only debit card in the world that offers store-level controls so that parents can choose the specific stores or categories where their kids can spend money.