Sunshine+Kittens partners with MasterCard to launch a new money app for kids

Sunshine+Kittens, a new money app, is set to launch later this year in partnership with MasterCard. Designed specifically for young people, this app focuses on financial literacy through a gamified experience. Powered by SaaScada's cloud-native core banking engine and The PayFirm, Sunshine+Kittens aims to disrupt the finance industry with its engaging, character-driven interface. The app integrates learning with fun through tasks, challenges, and rewards that encourage good financial habits.

Co-founders Charles O’Neil and Paul Jason emphasize the importance of financial literacy for the next generation, noting that existing solutions fail to engage children effectively. Their user-driven approach includes a platform that allows seamless integration of partners and features real-time transaction data to enhance user engagement. Sunshine+Kittens aspires to become a force for good, addressing the low levels of financial literacy among young people. This initiative is a response to the increasing debt among the BNPL generation, offering a solution that turns financial education into an interactive and enjoyable experience.

Source: Microsoft Start