Learn how to be confident in decisions around money.
How to earn your badge:
Learn about how money is used online.
Find out about online banking, digital money (such as cryptocurrencies), how to keep your money safe and how money works in games.
Learn how to budget and make smart choices with your money.
Explore how much everyday things cost, try comparing differently priced products, or plan an adventure where you aim to get the best value for your money.
Find out how saving and borrowing money works.
Explore different types of bank accounts, learn the difference between credit and debit or talk about the risks of using payday loans.
Explore how money can affect your feelings and wellbeing.
Learn how to spot scams, why false claims can damage businesses, and discover ways to stay safe, happy and healthy when dealing with money in everyday life.
Tips
We suggest young people complete two activities per requirement. This will give them time to explore different aspects of each requirement, learn from different scenarios, and have time to digest this important topic.
You can buy the Scouts Money Skills Activity Badge from Scout Store
This badge has been created in collaboration with Young Enterprise. This collaboration has meant we have been successful in gaining the Young Enterprise Quality Mark for the badge and related activities. For more information have a look at the Financial Education Framework website.
June 2026.
Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.