Greenlight | How it Works
How it Works
Smart money tools and built-in safety — all in one powerful family app.
See Greenlight in action
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Join in minutes
- Sign up and choose the plan that fits your family.
- Download the Greenlight app.
- Order debit cards for kids and/or seniors.
- Give everyone access with their own logins.
Get the app for everyone.
Every family member gets their own login — with a secure app experience built just for them. Parents manage. Kids learn. Seniors stay safe.
Make it yours.
- Assign chores and automate allowance.
- Control how much (and where) they spend.
- Set savings goals and watch them grow.
Protect what matters most.
- Turn on safety features tailored to each family member.
- Customize place alerts for their go-to locations.
- Link external accounts to monitor for suspicious activity.
Everything you need to know.
- What is Greenlight?
- Does Greenlight offer investing?
- How much does Greenlight cost?
- How can kids and teens receive money?
- How many users are covered?
- Does Greenlight offer interest or cash back?
- Is it different from a traditional debit card?
- Does Greenlight work with mobile payments?
- Is there an app for kids?
- What do I need to sign up?
- Is Greenlight safe? Is there a minimum age?
- How long will it take for my card to arrive?
Why 6.5M parents and kids love Greenlight.
From first allowances to first jobs to caring for loved ones later in life, Greenlight helps you manage family finances with built-in safety and peace of mind at every step.