Greenlight

Guardian has partnered with Greenlight, the all-in-one money management tool designed to support families in raising financially smart kids, all at no cost to Guardian members. 

Teen holding smartphone and Greenlight debit card, managing money through Guardian CU youth checking tools



Greenlight debit card and app dashboard showing spending, saving, and financial literacy tools via Guardian CU partnership

Greenlight is the debit card for kids and teens, managed by parents.

 
We believe that fostering financial literacy from a young age empowers the next generation to build a strong financial future. Greenlight offers a tailored digital banking solution for youth, featuring debit card access, customizable spending controls, chores, allowance management, and more, all under parental supervision.







































Greenlight app displayed on a parent’s phone, highlighting teen financial literacy tools like chore tracking, automated allowance, real-time spending notifications, goal setting, and spending limit controls.

Features for Parents 

 
  • Manage Chores 
  • Automate Allowances 
  • Instant Transfers
  • Track Spending 
  • Preset Spending Limits
  • Real-Time Notifications


Greenlight kids banking app interface on a smartphone, highlighting features like debit card access, setting savings goals, chore management, financial literacy games, and tools to build healthy money habits for children.

Benefits for Kids 

 
  • Debit Card Access
  • Set Savings Goals 
  • Chore Checklist 
  • Financial Literacy Games 
  • Healthy Financial Habits














 










































































Greenlight Categories

Greenlight app on phone showing child’s Spending summary and budget categories
Greenlight app on phone showing child’s Spending summary and budget categories
Greenlight app on phone showing child’s Spending summary and budget categories
Greenlight app on phone showing child’s Spending summary and budget categories
Spend with confidence and track every purchase in real time. Kids and teens learn to make informed choices and take ownership of their spending.
Earn money through allowances and completing chores, then save toward a goal that matters. Greenlight helps kids set goals, stay motivated, and build strong saving habits early.
Give to charities, nonprofits, or even help a friend by setting aside money with purpose. Kids learn the value of compassion and thoughtful generosity along the way.
Learn through Greenlight Level Up™, an interactive game experience offering bite-sized lessons and educational challenges for all things money management.  









Get Started with Greenlight

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Complete Your Registration

Guardian members receive FREE access to this exclusive member perk. Register here.
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Download the Greenlight App

Kids and parents log in to the same Greenlight app but have two different experiences.
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Teach Healthy Financial Habits

Get started by customizing chores and allowance, sending funds, setting savings goals, and much more.
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Your Cards Will Arrive in 7-10 Business Days

Open your Greenlight App, activate your card, and enjoy youth banking made simple.





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Take advantage of this exclusive member perk today! Get Started with Greenlight.

















*Guardian Credit Union members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their Guardian Credit Union account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, customers will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 10/24/2025. Offer subject to change and partner participation.

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