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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Akshay Puri

Trump Accounts App Is Now Live: Here's How to Claim Your Child's $1,000 Government Deposit

Parents can now use the Trump Accounts app to activate eligible children's accounts before the first $1,000 deposits. (Credit: This is an AI-Generated Image)

For thousands of parents across the US, the launch of the Trump Accounts app marks the beginning of a new government-backed savings scheme aimed at giving children a financial head start. The mobile app, now available on major app stores, works alongside the existing TrumpAccounts.gov website and allows families to manage the new savings accounts more easily.

The programme offers a one-time government contribution of $1,000 for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. Account activation begins on July 4, when the first government deposits are expected to be made. For families who have already enrolled, the next few days are important.

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