Why choose Greenlight over Venmo for teens?
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Greenlight vs. Venmo |  Greenlight | Venmo for teens |
|---|---|---|
Debit card eligibility | All ages | Ages 13-17 |
Real-time spend alerts | ||
Receive money from friends & family | via Greenlight pay link: debit or credit card, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Google Pay | via Venmo |
Flexible parental controls & approvals | ||
Up to 5% on savings¹ | ||
Up to 1% cash back² | ||
Custom debit card | ||
Allowance & chores | ||
Investing for Teens³ | ||
Family location sharing & SOS alerts⁴ | ||
Driving reports, alerts, & crash detection⁴ |
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.
Join Greenlight. One month, risk-free.†
Plans start at just $5.99/month for the whole family. Includes up to five kids.
Read how we use and collect your information by visiting our Privacy Statement.