Greenlight vs Chime
Greenlight is a solid financial literacy app for kids but on the pricey side. How does it compare to Chime? Read our comparison chart below.
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Savings | 1% savings reward (2% for Greenlight Max, 5% for Greenlight Infinity) on an average daily savings balance of up to $5,000 per family | 2.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY).
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Checking | Debit card up to 5 kids. Greenlight Max and Infinity plans also earn 1% cashback on purchases | No monthly service fee; no minimum balance; no overdraft fees; no foreign transaction fees |
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ATMs | Any ATM with a Mastercard, Visa Interlink or Maestro name or logo. But the ATM owner may charge a withdrawal fee. | Over 60,000 fee-free MoneyPass, Allpoint, and Visa Plus Alliance ATMs |
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Monthly Fee | Greenlight Core: $4.99 per month Greenlight Max: $9.98 per month Greenlight Infinity: $14.98 per month | |
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Bottom Line | Solid financial literacy app for kids but on the pricey side... | |
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All Ages - Banking and Invest in One App
- Flexible controls, spending notifications, in-app chore list
- Age: No minimum age
- Fees: Starts at $4.99/month, per family (up to 5 kids). $9.98/month for Greenlight Max. $14.98 per month for Greenlight Infinity.
Greenlight Banking and Educational App for Kids
- Spend, save, invest, and learn all in one app
- Cashback & up to 5% savings rewards
- Investing platform just for kids
- Financial literacy games for the real world
- Starts from $4.99/mo (1-month free trial)
Which is Better: Greenlight or Chime?
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In short: Chime's checking and mobile app are excellent.