It might seem premature to teach a child the value of a dollar, but trust us: it’s never too early to start preaching about financial responsibility. One fun way to broach this topic is to buy your little one a Piggy Bank. They may not be able to open their own savings account, but they can start to practice with a cute piggy bank for kids made with their curious brains in mind. Coin banks are a great way to show them that saving up every small coin can lead to an exciting reward.
Buy your little one a piggy bank that they’ll think is adorable, or one that plays on their interests, so that they’ll want to start using it. Teaching them how to put their money into the bank and then letting them buy themselves a little present after some time will help them learn how beneficial saving can be, which is a lesson they will take into the future.
Money banks don’t have to be boring, either: you can find really cool options out there, whether you want something classic and simple, or something a bit more interactive and modern. And you can really buy these at any age. If your child is too young to use a piggy bank, it can act as a cute piece of room decor until they’re ready. Check out some options below for the perfect piggy banks for kids:
Best Piggy Banks:
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Count & Rumble Piggy Bank
Start ’em as young as 6 months old with this Fisher Price toy piggy bank. It’s a great learning tool that helps with fine motor skills. Dropping the coins into the slot helps strengthen dexterity and improves hand-eye coordination, and the little pig also sings songs, like the ABCs. They’ll have so much fun playing with the fake coins, and it will be a precursor to actually saving.
Pottery Barn Mini Piggy Bank
If you want to start your child off with a classic, these mini piggy banks from Pottery Barn are a great choice. They’re ideal for small hands and they just look adorable. Plus, they can be personalized with their name, which is always a plus.
Hapinest Ceramic Rocketship Piggy Bank
This rocket-shaped piggy bank is the perfect piece of room decor for a space-themed room. This one is made of high-quality ceramic, though, so it’s definitely not meant to be a toy, and may not be the best for small children. Still, it’s detailed and so cute for the kid who loves anything related to outerspace.
Giantsuper Smart Piggy Trio Bank
There’s nothing wrong with a classic piggy bank, but this one stands out because it’s specifically made with teaching in mind. There are three different parts: one to set aside money for spending, one for saving, and one for sharing. Each box has space to write out dates and balances to keep track of everything. It helps them learn basic financial concepts and will get them organized.
Fab Jumbo Plush Pig Blue Bank
Ceramic piggy banks are beautiful and will last for a long time when taken care of properly, but if you’re looking for something a little bit less accident-prone, opt for this plush piggy bank. It’s soft and cuddly, with a slot for their coins, and it’s a great way to introduce young kids to saving.
Cool Piggy Banks
Moonjar Classic Save Spend Share 3-Part Tin Moneybox Bank
This tin bank is another way to really teach kids about finances and math. The bank comes with three tins, and one says “save,” one says “spend,” one says “share.” It helps them learn how to separate their money and take responsibility for what they want to do with it. It also comes with a passbook that allows them to write down each and every withdrawal and deposit, which is a good way for them to practice counting and adding.
Qwifyu Kids Piggy Bank
This adorable bank looks like a tiny, kid-friendly safe that is fun to use. One big bonus is that it requires a 4-digit passcode, which is ideal for kids with siblings who like to, well, “borrow” money. They can put banknotes through the slot as well as coins, and it can easily be opened with the passcode and turn of the knob. Plus, how adorable is it to look at?
Panda Stealing Money Bank
If you really need to encourage your kids to put their money away instead of spending it, then try doing so with this bank. Kids put their coins on the button and then press the button—once they do that, the panda pops up and steals the coin inside. It’s a fun way for them to play, although it only holds 30-40 coins.
Younion Piggy Digital Coin Bank
This transparent piggy bank is made of a tough and durable plastic that is difficult to break. It also allows your little one to watch their money accumulate, which can encourage them to save more. And it’s hi-tech—this one automatically counts coins as they slide in and tells kids exactly how much money has been saved. It’s a large capacity bank and can hold up to 800 coins.
Hello Kitty Paint Your Own Piggy Bank
This Hello Kitty piggy bank doubles as a fun arts and crafts project. It comes with a plain Hello Kitty bank, as well as paints and a paint brush. Your kid can paint their bank however they want before they start using it.
DEMDACO Natural Baby Dinosaur Bank
If plastic toys and objects aren’t your thing, then this natural wood piggy bank will be right up your alley. Made of laser cut beech wood, it’s nice to look at and is shaped like the cutest little dinosaur. It doesn’t need any fancy features to stand out.
Alpen Glow Products Piggy Banks
These adorable little plastic, colorful pigs are perfect for younger kids because they’re so easy to open up. They come in a few different fun colors and feature a playful design—the nose comes off to get the money back out.
Cute Piggy Banks
Pearhead Ceramic Piggy Bank
If you want something simple and classic, this blue Pearhead piggy bank is perfect. It’s the cutest room accessory, and it gets the job done by being the perfect spot for loose change.
Schylling Rubber Piggy Bank
Maybe you just want a very basic piggy bank, but you’re worried about giving a young child something breakable like ceramic. If that’s the case, this rubber piggy bank is an excellent choice. It’s more kid-friendly and it’s adorable, with a sweet smile and the most chic scarf around its neck.
Baby Aspen Reversible Sequin Mermaid Tail Porcelain Piggy Bank
This mermaid tail bank is the sweetest addition to any room with an ocean or mermaid theme, and the slot on the side makes it the perfect spot to hide some loose change. The sequins on the tail are reversible, which little kids will absolutely love playing with.
Lovely Rainbow Unicorn Piggy Bank
This unicorn bank is extremely adorable, which makes up for the fact that it’s also quite small: it’s about the size of an iPhone, and only holds up to 150 coins. Still, it’s so cute for a little one who is obsessed with unicorns.
Child to Cherish Ceramic Dream Big Princess Castle Piggy Bank
This money- bank shaped like a princess castle is proof that you can make a piggy bank out of anything. This one features pink sparkles and a magical castle that any kid who loves fairytales will treasure.
Baby Aspen Swan Princess Ceramic Bank
Who knew that a swan bank could be so sweet and adorable? This one features the cutest swan known to man wearing a crown. It’s playful and feminine, and is really such a nice piece of decor as well.
Unique Piggy Banks
Dinosaur Personalized 20-Inch Piggy Bank
This dinosaur shaped coin bank has it all: it’s large enough to hold a lot of coins, it’s decorated but also translucent where the coins go in, so kids can watch their money accumulate, and it’s personalized with their name. On top of that, the coins go down in a zig-zag motion that little ones will be fascinated by.
Mud Pie® Ceramic Lion Bank
There is just something so ridiculously adorable about this lion bank. He might be small and simple, with no flashy features, but he is just so cute!
Purple Ladybug Unicorn Piggy Bank Craft Kit
Give your kid the ability to completely personalize their own bank with this craft kit. It comes with a white unicorn bank with a unicorn mane and tail, as well as two sheets of stickers, foil transfers, and glitter. There’s so much they can do with this, and then they can use it for years to come!
Plan Toys Piggy Bank
This Plan Toys piggy bank is more modern, minimalist, and gender neutral than most options out there. It doesn’t look like your average piggy bank, but that’s part of the appeal!
LEGO Pig Coin Bank
This is not just a really cool-looking piggy bank, but also a fun one that kids actually get to build. And it’s functional—you can really store money in there. The only thing is that when you want to take the money out, you have to take apart the bank, but hey—that just makes it interesting.
Money Savvy Pig
This little pig doesn’t just encourage kids to save: it also encourages them to donate and invest. With four separate compartments, this one has space for money to be spent, saved, donated, or invested. It’s clear so that kids can watch their money accumulate, and each compartment empties individually.
ArtCreativity Basketball Shot Coin Bank
Okay, this has to be the most unique money bank out there for kids. It’s shaped like a tiny basketball court (it reminds me of those basketball games in an arcade) and to get the money in, kids put it on the lever, then push it down to “shoot” the coins into the basket, AKA the coin slot. It’s fun and makes saving exciting. Score!
Floss & Rock Mermaid Money Bank
Although this coin bank is kind of small, it’s so cute and fun for a kid who loves mermaids. It’s shaped like a giant conch shell with a mermaid sitting on top. Not only is it great for storing money, but it’s also the cutest piece of room decor.
ShalinIndia Indian Coin Bank
This one may not be as cutesy as some of the other banks on this list, but maybe that’s what you’re looking for. It’s a little box with genuine brass accents, and it comes with a small lock and keys to keep change and cash safe, no matter where you are.
Youngine Novelty Face Bank
This bank is perfect for the jokester kid in your life. There’s a sensor right by the mouth, so that every time you go to put a coin in the slot (the mouth), it opens up and does a chewing motion, as if it’s eating your money. It’s interesting, makes saving fun, and is definitely one that stands out.
Benjamin Talks Bank
Your kiddo can keep their money organized in this bank, which is accessible for kids as young as 4 years old but sleek enough for teens (and beyond). This modern-looking unit has compartments with magnetic-latch lids to categorize the money they’ll spend, save, and — very importantly — give. Sure there are banking apps, but actually seeing their money in the Benjamin Talks bank (Benjamin = money, and money talks — get it?!) is a powerful learning tool. Time to start saving for college, kids!
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