Families can start activating Trump Accounts before the July rollout and the first round of federal pilot deposits.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the nationwide release of the Trump Accounts mobile app, which will serve as the primary platform for a new child investment account program scheduled to expand in phases through July 2026. The Treasury explained that families who previously enrolled children through IRS Form 4547 will begin receiving account activation emails through July 4, 2026.
“The Trump Accounts app delivers a simple, secure way for households to begin engaging with a program designed to build long-term financial strength from day one,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “By putting easy access to Trump Accounts directly in the hands of parents and young Americans, we are helping to ensure that America’s youth are included in this new era of economic participation.”
Beginning July 4, 2026, eligible accounts may accept contributions from parents, relatives, employers, charitable groups, and other approved sources within annual limits. Treasury explained that qualifying children in the pilot program will receive a $1,000 federal contribution deposited into their accounts.
The department urged families to watch for scams, noting that official activation messages will come only from a designated Treasury email address and not through phone calls or text messages.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Bessent as he oversees the administering of the Trump Account program.
- For U.S. Treasury officials as they communicate with participating families and manage the program.
- For parents, guardians, and families navigating the enrollment and activation process to be discerning and avoid fraud or scams.
Sources: Department of the Treasury
