Ask to use my money
Tap Use to ask your parent before you spend. Some older kids can spend a little without asking.
How to do it
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On Home or Money, tap Use.
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Pick how much.
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Pick what it’s for, like Snacks or A book, or type it in What’s it for?.
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Pick a sticker if you like.
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Tap the Ask button. It shows your parent’s name, like Ask Mum.
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When they say yes, they give you the cash or buy it with you.
The money is put aside as soon as you ask, so you can’t spend it twice while you wait. If your parent says no, it goes back into your wallet.
Spend without asking Some parents give older kids a weekly budget. If yours is on, Use my money says how much more you can spend this week without asking. - Pick an amount inside your budget. - The button changes to Spend. Tap it. - It comes out of your wallet straight away, and your parent can see it.
Over your budget? Then you ask, like normal. Your budget starts again every Monday.
Tip: asks that are still waiting show at the bottom of Use my money.
Questions
How many asks can I send?
Up to 5 can wait at the same time. After that, wait for your parent to answer.
Can I turn on spend without asking?
No. Only your parent can turn it on and pick the amount.
My wallet is empty. What now?
Money comes in on payday and from tasks. You can also tap Ask to ask your parent for money.