Greenlight makes it easy for you to transfer money, set up chores and allowances, establish savings goals, and much more while getting your children excited about participating.
Greenlight for Kids & Teens
Money-savvy kids grow up to be financially informed adults.
Teach them real-world skills that will pay off.
At Ives Bank, we understand the importance of teaching smart money habits to our children. So we team up with Greenlight to help you give your children tools and skills they can use.
Put your kids on the right financial path
Get free access by using this exclusive link and your Ives Bank account as a funding source. If you don't currently have a checking account with us, explore your account options online or visit any of our branch locations.
How It Works
Watch our video to learn more about Greenlight or read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn even more.
Go Cashless
Download the Greenlight app to instantly transfer money to your children for chores and allowances. Up to five of your children can also receive a personalized debit card, accepted wherever Mastercard is welcomed.
Bank Confidently
Greenlight accounts are insured up to $250,000, offer enhanced card controls, and come with Mastercard's Zero Liability Protection, providing security and peace of mind.
Financial Advantage
Educate your children with a financial goal through savings rewards³ and get them involved in financial literacy games and quizzes. It's a fun way for them to become financially successful.
More Questions?
Visit the Greenlight Help Center or contact Greenlight at 1.800.822.2651.
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Disclaimer
1 The Greenlight® prepaid card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
2 Ives Bank customers are eligible for the Greenlight Select plan at no cost or a $4.99 discount on the plan of their choice when they connect their Ives Bank account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Plans start at $4.99/mo. Upon termination of promotion, customers will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 12/20/2024. Offer subject to change. Upgraded plans may include Invest Account Services, which are the investment advisory services provided by Greenlight Investment Advisors, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenlight, as a Registered Investment Advisor, and the brokerage services provided by DriveWealth, LLC as a broker-dealer. Investments are not a deposit and are not FDIC Insured. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.
3 Greenlight Core, Greenlight Select, and Greenlight + Invest families can earn monthly rewards of 1% per annum, Greenlight Max families can earn 2% per annum, and Greenlight Infinity families can earn 5% per annum on an average daily savings balance of up to $5,000 per family. Only Greenlight Max and Infinity families can earn 1% cash back on spending monthly. To qualify, the Primary Account must be in Good Standing and have a verified ACH funding account. See Greenlight Terms of Service for details. Subject to change at any time.
4 International Card transactions will be subject to the currency conversion rates of the card network operator (Mastercard).
5 Greenlight issued debit cards will be charged an ATM surcharge fee when using an Ives Bank ATM. This fee will be displayed on the ATM before you complete your transaction.
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