Greenlight Teams Up with Google Wallet to Bring Financial Independence to New Kids Smartwatch
By Lauren Towner · 7 August 2024

Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. ("Greenlight"), the fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially-smart kids, today announced a collaboration with Google to connect with the Fitbit Ace LTE, a first-of-its-kind smartwatch that helps kids lead active, independent lives while giving parents peace of mind. Starting today, Greenlight’s debit card can be seamlessly added to the Google Fitbit Ace LTE so kids can learn to spend wisely and safely tap to pay on the go with their smartwatch.
Greenlight’s award-winning debit card and banking app have helped more than 6.5 million parents and kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely and invest together. By connecting Greenlight to the Google Fitbit Ace LTE, kids now have a new, convenient way to practice smart spending and financial independence without the need for a phone or physical card. Parents have added peace of mind knowing their kids have safe, easy access to money when they need it, right from their wrist. Using the Greenlight app, parents can also send money instantly, automate allowance payments, manage chores, set flexible spending controls, get real-time notifications, and more — empowering their kids to learn smart money management.
“At Greenlight, we’re always looking for new ways to help parents raise financially-smart kids and teach them healthy financial habits,” said Tim Sheehan, co-founder and CEO at Greenlight. “Teaming up with Google to integrate Greenlight into kids' smartwatches allows us to bring families even more peace of mind and convenience as their kids become more independent.”
The Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch was designed to be fun, safe, and helpful for families. With immersive 3D games, the Ace LTE transforms exercise into play for kids and keeps them active by rewarding different types of movement. It also gives parents peace of mind with reliable calling, messaging, location sharing, and safe spending with the new Tap to Pay feature.2
“We're excited to collaborate with Greenlight to bring tap to pay capabilities to the Fitbit Ace LTE, giving parents a valuable tool to instill responsible spending habits and help kids gain confidence while they learn important money skills," said Ben Greenwood, Fitbit Ace LTE Product Lead.
Greenlight families can add the Greenlight debit card to their child’s Google Fitbit Ace LTE today. New families can sign up via the Fitbit Ace app3 to receive a free Greenlight subscription for 6 months. To learn more, visit: greenlight.com/fitbit-ace-lte.
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