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Greenlight

Mastercard·United States only.Verified July 2026
KidsTeenFDIC insuredInvesting
Illustration — not the actual card design.

Strengths

  • Most granular parental controls on the market (per-store, per-category, custom limits).
  • A full ecosystem that grows with the child, from age 6 to 18.
  • Real platform-paid savings rewards, where most competitors pay nothing.

Weaknesses

  • Most expensive of the segment ($72–$240/yr), best features locked behind higher tiers.
  • No free tier — every family pays a monthly subscription.
  • No dedicated free ATM network, so out-of-network fees add up.
Monthly fees

$5.99–$19.98/mo

$5.99/mo (Core), $10.98 (Max), $15.98 (Infinity), $19.98 (Family Shield). Up to 5 kids per family.

Parental controls

The most granular controls in the segment: per-store and per-category blocking, custom spend limits, real-time alerts, chore approval.

Savings features

Platform-paid savings rewards from 2% to 6% per annum (a reward, not bank interest), depending on the plan.

Security

PIN, biometric unlock, real-time transaction alerts, instant card lock.

FDIC coverage

FDIC insured via Community Federal Savings Bank.

Investing

Available from the Max plan and up. Kids invest in individual stocks and ETFs, each trade requires parent approval.

Financial education

Level Up, an in-app game that teaches money concepts through missions.

Customer support

24/7 phone and chat.

Geographies

United States only.