The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that the official Trump Accounts app is live on major app stores nationwide, marking the first tangible step toward President Trump’s pledge to create tax-advantaged investment accounts for children.

According to Treasury, families who submitted IRS Form 4547 by May 28, 2026, will begin receiving activation emails in phases between now and July 4, 2026. Starting that date, eligible children under 18—born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028—will receive a $1,000 pilot contribution directly deposited into their Trump Accounts.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the initiative as “the main interface for the most historic policy for American families in decades,” emphasizing that the app provides “a simple, secure way for households to begin engaging with a program designed to build long-term financial strength from day one.” The accounts remain fully in the child’s name with parents serving as sole custodians until age 18.

Parents may add up to $5,000 annually to accelerate growth, though no contributions are required to access the initial $1,000 allocation. Treasury warned families to avoid scams by only using official communications from no-reply@TrumpAccounts.Treasury.gov and accessing accounts through the app or TrumpAccounts.gov.

The program follows a timeline where activation emails will be sent in phases ahead of the July 4 launch, with all eligible children receiving their seed funds within weeks. The Treasury stressed that legitimate outreach will occur exclusively via email, with no phone or text messages from authorities about account activation.