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Greenlight vs. Venmo

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Venmo for teens

Debit card eligibility

Real-time spend alerts

Receive money from friends & family

Flexible parental controls & approvals

Up to 5% on savings¹

Up to 5% on savings¹ included in Greenlight

Up to 1% cash back²

Up to 1% cash back² included in Greenlight

Custom debit card

Allowance & chores

Allowance & chores included in Greenlight

Investing for Teens³

Family location sharing & SOS alerts

Driving reports, alerts, & crash detection

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Best-in-class money management for teens.

Greenlight and Venmo give teens a debit card of their own for everyday spending. But with Greenlight, teens can do so much more.

They earn money through chores, get up to 5% on savings¹, and build healthy financial habits. Parents set spend controls, approve payments, and transfer money instantly from their Parent’s Wallet for free. 

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