Acorns Early: Kids Money App

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About this app

Acorns Early (formerly GoHenry) is the smart money app and debit card for your kids that teaches them financial wellness and the value of money. Young people aged 6-18 can learn about earning, saving, and smart spending with features like automated allowance, task lists, and gamified educational quizzes and videos. Then they can practice their skills in the real world with their own debit card. All while parents watch and guide with flexible parental controls.

ACORNS EARLY FEATURES:

- AUTOMATED ALLOWANCE
Automated weekly allowance teaches budgeting skills and that once their money is gone, it's gone.

- SAVING & BUDGETING
Make saving a habit with child-led savings goals that parents can lock and unlock.

- IN-APP TASK LISTS
Teach the power of earning by sending rewards for completed chores.

- BITE-SIZED LESSONS
Boost your child's financial literacy with in-app Money Missions. On average, kids add 30% more to their savings in the first month after completing one.

- THEIR OWN PREPAID CARD
Your child can practice their new skills in the real world with their own kids' debit card — and choose from 45+ designs.

- TRAVEL ABROAD FEE-FREE
One less thing to worry about on vacation with fee-free transactions overseas.

- ATM WITHDRAWAL
Heading somewhere that only takes cash? Your child can withdraw money at ATMs.

ACORNS EARLY PARENT FEATURES:

- QUICK AND EASY TRANSFERS
Send money anytime with scheduled allowance and instant transfers.

- INCENTIVIZE CHORES
Set task lists and send rewards for completed chores.

- SPENDING VISIBILITY
Track your kid's money with real-time notifications straight to your phone.

- FLEXIBLE CONTROLS
Choose when, where, and how much your child spends — and change your preferences anytime in-app.

- FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Friends and family can send money straight to your child's card with Giftlinks and Relatives accounts.

- GIVING MADE EASY
Teach your child the value of helping others with optional charitable donations in-app.

ACORNS EARLY TEEN EXTRA FEATURES: YOU`LL NEED A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SIGN YOU UP

- THE ACCOUNT THAT GROWS WITH YOU
Grow your independence with a smart debit card and 13+ account with features just for teens.

- SPLIT THE BILL
Request or send money with friends on Acorns Early at any time.

- REQUEST MONEY, GET PAID
Get paid in person with QR codes — even if that person doesn't use Acorns Early.

- SAVINGS YOU CONTROL
Set savings goals in-app for those must-have purchases.

- READY FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
Get paid wages straight to your account with Direct Deposits (14+).

- MAP YOUR SPENDING
Stay on top of your spending habits by tracking your cash flow with spending maps.

LET'S GET STARTED!
1. Sign up today
2. Download the app & learn instantly with Money Missions
3. Parents can set allowance, chores, and add money
4. Activate your card when it arrives in 5-7 days

PRICING
Lite ($8/mo) – Start your kids’ money journey with a smart money app and debit card (up to 4 kids)
Gold ($12/mo) – All the expert tools to grow financial wellness – for you and your family

54k+ 5 star reviews worldwide (Trustpilot, App Stores).

Acorns Early® cards are issued by (1) nbkc bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. or (2) Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Cardholder Terms and limits apply. Monthly charges apply until cancelled – see Acorns.com/early for details.

An Acorns Gold subscription includes investment products accessible only through the separate Acorns app. Investment services are provided by Acorns Advisers, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage services are provided by Acorns Securities, LLC, an SEC registered Broker Dealer, Member FINRA, SIPC. For more information visit Acorns.com. Additional T&Cs apply.

Investments are not FDIC-insured, are not a deposit, and may lose value.

https://www.acorns.com/early/cardholder-terms/

Acorns Early Address: 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617 USA
Give your kids a financial head start with the all-in-one money app for kids.
Updated on
Sep 25, 2026
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Ratings and reviews

3.21K reviews
Shannon Atkins
August 31, 2026
Very disappointed with the app lately and the customer service. I do not have time to spend hours on the phone for you to keep telling me my grandson's card is not being declined even though I am right there watching it decline. I am no longer able to set spending limits. I like the concept but you need to correct your issues because I can have the same type of account at my bank.
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Melanie Laphand-Crowder
September 5, 2026
I have had this account as a beta user since it was GoHenry and never had a problem with it. It switched to US ownership and was bought out by Acorns and now there are monthly fees, glitches, and money gets lost in cyberspace. I originally saw a 2028 exp. date for my "free membership" and assumed it was because I'd been with them so long. now it says I'll be charged on 9/11/26. no notice, no email, nothing. the call center is hard to understand and it takes days for everything! not happy!
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Hisenberg John
September 5, 2026
My wife started this with our kid. however, I am not able to login under my sign on and just randomly give my child a few bucks for whatever reason. This is according to my wife anyway. I haven't had time to look at the app on her phone to see if she is missing a setting or something, but either way, I cant hardly do jack from my phone.
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