Setting Up Allowances in KidCash (2-Minute Guide)

Getting started with KidCash takes about two minutes. Here's the quickest path from signup to your first automated allowance.

Step 1: Add Your Kids

From the dashboard, go to Settings and add each kid with a name and emoji avatar. That's it — no email or account needed for kids.

Step 2: Set Recurring Allowances

Tap on a kid's name to open their profile, then:

1. Find Recurring Allowance
2. Set the amount (e.g., $5)
3. Choose frequency: Weekly, Every 2 Weeks, or Monthly
4. Pick the day (e.g., every Saturday)
5. Toggle it on

KidCash processes allowances automatically. If you miss a week (or a month), it catches up and creates a transaction for each missed period.

Step 3: Add a Savings Goal

Under Wishlist, tap + Add Goal:

• Name it (e.g., "New Skateboard")
• Set the target amount ($75)

Your kid can see a progress bar showing how close they are. When they hit the goal, they earn the "Goal Crusher" achievement badge.

Step 4: Turn On Interest (Optional)

Under Savings Interest:

• Choose Percentage (5%) or Flat ($1)
• Set frequency (monthly works well)
• Toggle it on

Interest rewards saving. If your kid has separate accounts enabled, interest only applies to their savings balance — encouraging them to move money from checking to savings.

Step 5: Share Their Profile

Each kid gets a public profile URL they can bookmark on their device. They can check their balance, see their goals, and view their achievements — without needing a password.

Want more privacy? Set it to private and give them a 4-digit PIN.

That's It

Two minutes. Your kid now has:

• Automated weekly income
• A savings goal to work toward
• Interest growing their savings
• A profile they can check anytime

Welcome to KidCash.