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Set Your Kids up For Financial Success with Greenlight
Greenlight is the loved, trusted debit card and mobile app for kids and teens that helps families raise financially smart kids and manage everyday tasks — and it is now available as a perk for First Alliance Credit Union members. You and up to five kids can download the same Greenlight app, but you both have different experiences. Kids learn how to manage their own money while staying safe and connected to family, and parents can send funds, set flexible controls, and more.
Greenlight comes with:
✅ Kid's debit card (which parents can turn off if needed)
✅ Flexible parental controls to set store-level spending limits
✅ Option to receive alerts whenever the card is used
✅ Ability to automate allowances
✅ Assign and manage chores
✅ Fun games to help kids learn money skills
✅ Teach smart spending
✅ Easy to use tools for saving, spending, earning, and giving goals
✅ And more
Get Started in 4 Easy Steps:
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Register at greenlight.com/facu/
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Enter your phone number and connect your First Alliance account
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Download the Greenlight app
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Begin teaching your kids healthy financial habits
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Greenlight safe?
Greenlight debit cards are FDIC insured up to $250,000 and come with Mastercard’s Zero Liability Protection. Greenlight blocks “unsafe” spending categories, sends real-time transaction notifications, lets parents turn cards off at any time, and gives parents flexible ATM and spending controls.
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Is there a minimum age to use Greenlight?
Greenlight supports kids and grownups of all ages. No minimum (or maximum) age here!
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Where is the Greenlight card accepted?
Just about anywhere, as long as Mastercard is accepted, online, and in-store. As the cards are intended for use by kids, there are restrictions in place to ensure the card cannot be used at certain companies and retailers.
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Can the Greenlight card be added to Mobile Wallet?
Yes, you can link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay for secure, contactless payments. This is subject to Apple Pay and Google Pay age requirements.
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Does Greenlight work with Apple and Google Pay?
Yes, once your cards have been activated your kids can add their Greenlight card details to Apple Pay or Google Pay to tap and pay in an instant. This is subject to Apple Pay and Google Pay age requirements.
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Can parents see spending history in Greenlight?
Parents can check all spending history right within the Greenlight app!
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How long does it take for the Greenlight debit cards to arrive?
It should arrive in 7-10 business days with free standard shipping. You can also track your card’s shipping status in the Greenlight app to see when your card is estimated to arrive!
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How is Greenlight different from a traditional debit card?
It’s built with families in mind and is for kids, managed by parents. Using the Greenlight app parents can easily manage and see where, when, and how much kids spend to help them learn to manage their money and get real-time transaction alerts.
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How is Greenlight different from a traditional debit card?
It’s built with families in mind and is for kids, managed by parents. Using the Greenlight app parents can easily manage and see where, when, and how much kids spend to help them learn to manage their money and get real-time transaction alerts.
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I already use and pay for Greenlight, can I get it for free* through First Alliance Credit Union?
Existing Greenlight Customers are eligible for a $4.99/mo. discount toward the Greenlight plan when they connect their First Alliance Credit Union account as the Greenlight funding source. After connecting your First Alliance Credit Union account, reach out to Greenlight support via email, text, or phone and request to be added to the First Alliance Credit Union partnership program.
Email: support@greenlight.com
Text: (404) 974-3024
Phone: (888) 483-2645
The Greenlight card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. †First Alliance Credit Union members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their First Alliance 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, members will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 10/15/2026. Offer subject to change and partner participation. Card images shown are illustrative and may vary from the card you receive.