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The smarter way to teach kids about money

Comparing Modak and BusyKid? With Modak, families get more engaging features, better rewards, and a modern, kid and teen-friendly experience.

Features Modak BusyKid
No monthly fees ✅ Yes ❌ No ($48 per year)
International purchase fee ✅ $0 ❌ $2.50 per purchase + 3% FX
Decline fee ✅ $0 ❌ $0.50 each
Add money $0.50 per load (debit and credit card) 2.9% + $0.30 per funding (charged by card processor)
Free physical & virtual debit card ✅ Yes ❌ No
Rewards for healthy habits ✅ Yes ❌ No
One-tier, no upgrade structure ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Split bills ✅ Yes ❌ No
MBX rewards (our in-app currency) ✅ Yes ❌ No
Builders Club, parents and kids co-create ✅ Yes ❌ No
Savings goals with a boost ✅ Yes ❌ No
Allowance and chores ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Parental controls ✅ Yes ✅ Yes

Monthly fees?
Never at Modak

Banking should be affordable and accessible to everyone.
Not just the privileged and wealthy.

All of our core offerings are free*.
We only charge for premium services. 

And we only do that by asking you first!
No hidden fees.

What you pay with BusyKid vs. Modak

$0 $12 $24 $36 $48
$0 / yr
$48 / yr
Modak
$0 / month
BusyKid
$4 / month
(a) BusyKid pricing starts at $4/month as of February 2026. See plans  here.

Annual Savings with Modak: $48+

Instead of paying for a year of BusyKid, you could use that money to:

Buy 10+ school lunches

Get a new T-shirt or essential school supplies

Give allowances so your kids can practice money skills

That’s $48 back in your pocket every year, enough for little extras your kids will actually enjoy.

3  reasons to choose Modak over BusyKid

Financial literacy made simple

Help your kids understand earning, saving, and spending with every transaction.

Healthy habits that stick

Link rewards to chores, activities, and daily goals so good routines become second nature.

A shared experience

Parents guide, kids learn, and everyone builds confidence.

Trusted by customers just like you

I like this app better than greenlight with no monthly fees and I know the card is safe from others using the card

It's an amazing app for kids and teens to manage money. They're support team is fast and helpful

Its great! The customer support is amazing so with the app! I recommend this to parents that want their kids to learn about money and banking!

I like this app better than greenlight with no monthly fees and I know the card is safe from others using the card

It's an amazing app for kids and teens to manage money. They're support team is fast and helpful

Its great! The customer support is amazing so with the app! I recommend this to parents that want their kids to learn about money and banking!

4.8 App Store Rating

Based on thousands of reviews as of April 15th, 2025.10

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No minimum deposits or
monthly fees required.*

Deposit account and the Modak Visa® debit card issued by Legend Bank, N.A., FDIC-Insured.

Seeking answers? FAQ to the rescue!

Are there any fees?

There are no hidden fees associated with Modak. We don't charge for opening a card and most of our services. However, if you need expedited or premium services, our app will show you and ask for your permission before charging the fees. For example, we charge $0.50 for debit cards (and 3% extra for credit cards and Apple/Google Pay) when you load your kid’s modak card with your debit or credit cards. Do note that our normal ACH - funding via your other bank accounts - is free.

How can I create a payment link?

  1. Log in to the Modak app using your credentials.
  2. Tap on the Banking section from the home screen.
  3. Look for and tap the “Request” button.
  4. Choose who you want to request from — either your parent or someone else.
  5. Enter the amount you want to request.
  6. Tap “Create Payment Link.”
  7. Once the link is created, you can:
    1. Tap “Copy” to share it through any messaging app
    2. Or tap “Share” to send it directly

  8. Want to use a QR code instead? Tap “Your QR” to show your personal payment QR.
    1. You can let them scan it or save it to send later.

Where can I find the Mocard?

  • Parent app 
    • Sign in to your Modak account using your login credentials.
    • Click on your kid’s profile and select the card icon.
    • Select either your virtual or physical card

  • Kids app 
    • Sign in using your login credentials.
    • Click on the “cards” section in the bottom middle (Card Icon) 
    • Select either your virtual or physical card

How do I know Modak is safe?

Modak blocks unsafe spending categories, offers real-time transaction tracking and monitoring, and allows instant card lock/unlock. Data is encrypted and secured with biometrics. Modak complies with CFPB regulations to ensure high security and privacy standards. Moreover, your checking accounts and debit cards are issued by Legend Bank, N.A., FDIC-Insured.

What is the MoCard account for?

A MoCard is a card through which you can spend your money, and earn/spend rewards points (Mobucks) for healthy behaviors. Parents can fund the MoCard account, and these funds can be used to set limits on the spendings. This means parents have the ability to guide and monitor their teen's spending while teaching them financial responsibility.

What is Modak?

Modak is a US-based platform leveraging the power of fintech, gamification, and community to empower kids to reach their full potential. We are founded with an audacious vision to enable kids and young adults to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. We pursue this mission by offering a gamified fintech and learning ecosystem - with teen cards, financial literacy, and other services. We build for scale and security using the best technologies and enrich the user experience with a thriving community that supports each other. Modak is trusted by over 30,000 families and growing by the day. We are one of the most well-funded early-stage startups, and we are grateful for the 5+ years of runway we have even in this market. Our investors include GGV Capital ($9.2Billion VC firm), Monashees, Maya Capital, Nazca VC, One VC, and 30+ leading angel investors and entrepreneurs across Silicon Valley and Latin America.