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Learning to manage money early has its benefits. Greenlight is helping families and kids do that. Parents are signing up for Greenlight for their young children. Many kids as young as 12 (some even younger) are learning how to spend and how to save responsibly with the Greenlight debit card. Managing and adding money to Greenlight is also easy and convenient for parents.
What is the Greenlight card?
The Greenlight card is a debit card. Money loaded onto the card through the Greenlight app may be used online and in-store where Mastercard is accepted. It is the form of a prepaid debit card that is reloadable. The Greenlight card also works with Apple Pay or Google Pay for tap and pay.
How to add money to Greenlight Card?
After signing up for the Greenlight debit card and receiving it, parents can add funds. There are two ways, via a bank account or debit card.
How to add money to Greenlight card with a bank account?
Funds added to Greenlight using a bank account may be available instantly. In the Greenlight app, click on the gear icon located on the right side of the dashboard. Click on “Funding account,” then “Add a Funding Account.” Select “Add a bank instantly.” After reading the terms and agreeing to them, select “Get Started.” Select the bank institution for your account and enter banking credentials.
Next, information is verified. Select how you want to complete verification (via text or call). You will receive a verification code to enter into Greenlight. Select the bank account to fund the Greenlight account and click continue.
Are there other ways to add funds to Greenlight?
Yes, there are other ways to add funds to Greenlight, but the funds will not be available instantly. You can use your bank account, but select “Add a bank manually.” It is the same process above. To verify your information, there will be two micro deposits made to your bank account within 1-2 business days. After entering the amounts in Greenlight, you may start using the Parent’s Wallet to load funds.
Can I add funds using a debit card?
Yes, you may add funds to Greenlight with a debit card. Select “Add a debit card manually” in the Greenlight app. Information you enter is verified. You will need to enter the two withdrawal amounts that appear in your debit card account. The minimum fund you can add via debit card is $20.
Why use Greenlight?
There are no hidden fees using Greenlight. Plans start at $4.99 per month and that includes up to five debit cards. You can cancel at any time. There are also no age requirements for card use. The card is also available for use in over 150 other countries with no foreign transaction fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of notifications do parents receive with Greenlight?
The Greenlight app allows parents and children to customize notifications. Alerts are instant. Get notified on all types of activities. Know when money is spent, how much is spent, and where it is spent. You can also be notified of declined transactions, new requests, and low balance alerts.
Is it FDIC-insured?
Yes, the Greenlight debit card account is FDIC-insured up to $250,000. There is also Mastercard’s Zero Liability Protection with Greenlight debit cards.
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