{"id":580372,"date":"2026-09-17T14:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=580372"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:02:09","slug":"4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about","title":{"rendered":"4 money skills your child is secretly curious about"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.f1Masthead { padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 40px; }\n.f1Masthead__top { justify-content: center; }\n.f1Masthead__wrapper { margin-bottom: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__mainSection { text-align: center; padding-top: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__disclaimer, .f1__calculator.f1Masthead__sub, .previous-next-post, h4.luna-sectionTitle, .readMoreOnTopic, .usefulness-widget-content, .search-desktop, .search-container { display: none !important; }\n.authorByline { justify-content: center; align-items: center; 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Instead, they want to know how to make contactless payments, whether gaming currency is real money, and how they can keep their cash safe online. We\u2019re teamed up with GoHenry to answer your child\u2019s curiosity and turn these financial concepts into real-world money skills.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2026%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22580372%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png\" alt=\"GoHenry kids with card and app\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22580372%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3 id=\"no-claims has-margin-bottom-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number1.png\" alt=\"A blue and white rosette seal, with a black number 1 in the middle.\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: -10px 15px 0px 0px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number1.png?fit=180 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" loading=\"lazy\">How does contactless actually work?<\/h3><p>Your child will have seen you tap your card or phone to a terminal and probably have been curious about how that actually pays for something. While it may look like magic, this is a real money transaction \u2013 and one that\u2019s important they understand. <\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to simply explain how contactless payments work: <\/p><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#contactless-payment\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      When you tap your GoHenry debit card against a card machine, your card gives the machine an invisible signal \u2013 like a high five.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#contactless-payment\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      Instead of shouting your account number out loud, your card creates a brand-new secret password that only works for the one toy or snack you\u2019re buying.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#contactless-payment\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      It whispers this secret code back to the machine, which then passes the code on to GoHenry to say \u201cyep, that\u2019s correct\u201d; you can take the money to pay for this toy.    <\/div><\/div><article class=\"u-bg--pink-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Top tip.<\/strong> If your kid is a visual learner, then GoHenry\u2019s smart money app has Money Missions \u2013 interactive gamified lessons. Level 1 <strong>Money basics<\/strong> covers ways to pay and how cards work.    <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3 id=\"no-claims has-margin-bottom-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number2.png\" alt=\"A blue and white rosette seal, with a black number 2 in the middle.\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: -10px 15px 0px 0px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number2.png?fit=180 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" loading=\"lazy\">Are gaming currencies real money?<\/h3><p>Kids today operate in a digital world, including buying virtual items inside games. It can be hard for them to comprehend that when they spend Robux or V-Bucks, these are real-world pounds. <\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to tackle whether gaming currencies are real money or not.<\/p><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#game-controller\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Inside the game.<\/strong> Yes, they are. They act like real money to buy skins, new dance moves or fun game powers.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#game-controller\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>In the real world.<\/strong> No. Although you\u2019ve used real money to buy them, you can\u2019t then walk into your local supermarket to pay for a banana with your V-Bucks.    <\/div><\/div><p>The main message to get across is that gaming currency is a one-way ticket. Once you have the gaming currency, you can\u2019t then change it back to real-world money. And the items that they\u2019ve bought in the game hold no value outside of the game. <\/p><article class=\"u-bg--pink-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Top tip.<\/strong> There are Money Missions in the GoHenry smart money app to further explain gaming currency. If you\u2019re worried about them overspending when gaming, you can set parental spending limits \u2013 either as a single-spend or a weekly cap \u2013 which means they can\u2019t accidentally rack up a huge bill.    <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2026%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22580372%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png\" alt=\"GoHenry kids with card and app\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22580372%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F4-money-skills-your-child-is-secretly-curious-about%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3 id=\"no-claims has-margin-bottom-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number3.png\" alt=\"A blue and white rosette seal, with a black number 2 in the middle.\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: -10px 15px 0px 0px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number3.png?fit=180 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" loading=\"lazy\">How can I keep my money safe online?<\/h3><p>Just like teaching your kids to look both ways before crossing the street, modern parenting means you also need to teach them how to keep their money safe. Here are some practical tools to help them spot red flags and protect their digital balances. <\/p><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#vault\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Spot bogus offers.<\/strong> Teach your kids that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For example, gaming platforms never give away premium currency on third-party websites. So, if your child spots one of these, explain that it\u2019s a scam.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#vault\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Run a link audit.<\/strong> Show them how to look at web addresses before clicking. Telltale signs of a scam are misspelt URLs, sketchy pop-ups, or websites demanding card details.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#vault\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Guard their details.<\/strong> Explain that financial passwords, one-time passcodes and debit card details are private.    <\/div><\/div><article class=\"u-bg--pink-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Top tip.<\/strong> There are Money Mission modules on digital safety that your kids can complete on their GoHenry app. You can also instantly freeze their card using the app if you suspect someone has seen their card details or misplaced their card.    <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3 id=\"no-claims has-margin-bottom-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number4.png\" alt=\"A blue and white rosette seal, with a black number 2 in the middle.\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: -10px 15px 0px 0px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/rosetteseal_number4.png?fit=180 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" loading=\"lazy\">How can I earn money?<\/h3><p>Understanding the relationship between effort and financial rewards is a key lesson to teach kids \u2013 and one they\u2019re certainly motivated to learn! While a regular allowance helps them to practice their budgeting and saving skills, introducing opportunities to earn some extra cash helps make that connection. <\/p><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#money-wavy\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Home chores.<\/strong> Set some regular chores around the house that they can do to earn some extra pocket money. This could be loading the dishwasher, putting the washing away or feeding the pets.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-brand-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -2px;\">      <use href=\"#money-wavy\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Earn outside the house.<\/strong> Even if your child isn\u2019t old enough for a formal part-time job, they can wash cars, water the neighbours\u2019 plants, or give their grandparents a tech tutorial. It\u2019s a great way to show them that money doesn\u2019t just come from you \u2013 and that they have the power to earn their own cash.    <\/div><\/div><article class=\"u-bg--pink-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>     <strong>Top tip.<\/strong> You can set task lists in your GoHenry app. When your child completes their chores, you can send a reward for each one they tick off. Meanwhile, if family or friends want to send money, you can share your child\u2019s Giftlink. 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