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When you choose Green Dot you will have one of the most widely used prepaid cards in your wallet. With retail locations nearly everywhere you look and an easy online application, this card is simple to obtain and convenient to use. It is offered in both a Visa and MasterCard version, so this versatile card can be used anywhere major credit cards are accepted.

Overview

The Green Dot Card is one of the most popular prepaid cards on the market today. It has millions of customers and can be purchased anywhere in the United States. Unlike many other prepaid products, it can be applied for in the form of either a MasterCard or a Visa Card. Applicants will need to choose which they want when they fill out the initial application form. Since the card is affiliated with both of these major credit card types, it can be used anywhere these credit card brands are accepted in stores, online, or over the phone.

As a prepaid card this card looks like a credit card but actually works much more like a debit card or gift card. Only the amount preloaded into the card's account can be spent. This helps users avoid large overdraft fees or high interest payments that are often accrued when over spending with a traditional credit card. Cardholders can receive alerts when their account is getting low and can easily and quickly deposit more funds using one of their convenient reloading options.

Once you purchase your card, activate it, and add funds you can use it anywhere credit cards are accepted. The only place that will not accept your card is to participate in online gambling. Your card will be personalized with your name and looks just like any other credit card. While you must be 18 to purchase it, cards can be authorized by parents and then personalized with the name of a child who they feel is ready for some financial independence.

Since users can never spend more than the amount they deposit into their account getting this card is simple and 100% guaranteed. It doesn't matter what your past spending history is or what your credit report looks like. Once your identity has been verified, your card has been activated, and you've made a deposit you can start spending immediately.

Free $ 0 activation online - with no credit check!

Get a $ 4.95 credit on your first MoneyPak cash load (see site for restrictions)

No overdraft fees

Access to over 18,000 MoneyPass® ATMs

None

$ 5.95

Any - No Credit Check

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have:

No Credit History
Bad Credit History
Been Rejected by Credit Card Companies
Poor Spending Habits
Debt from Credit Card Charges

Then this is the card for you!

The Green Dot Card can be obtained by anyone over the age of 18 who does not want to deal with the hassle of penalties and fees associated with other forms of plastic payment cards. Most people who apply for this card have poor credit or bad credit and are approved almost 100% of the time, unlike credit card companies that continually reject them.

Having this card in their wallet is great for people who want to control their spending and budget their finances since they can only spend the amount of money they deposit in their individual account. And since the account is so easy to access online or via Green Dot Mobile, those who struggle with poor spending habits can track exactly where their money is going and make changes to their budget.

Anyone can apply for this card even if they do not have financial difficulties. It is a popular choice among parents who want to be able to control their children's spending habits while still giving the freedom of carrying a card. The card is also often applied for by people who do not wish to pay some of the outrageous fees that are becoming more popular even with owning a bank debit card.

Purchasing a Green Dot Card has some benefits that may not come with some other prepaid card brands. First having a prepaid card that can be used like a credit card is safer to carry in your wallet than having large amounts of cash. One of these cards also offers the same security against identity theft and fraud that most major credit card companies offer.

In addition to having some attractive benefits there are also some unique features associated with this card that make it one of the most popular and top chosen prepaid cards on the market. One specific feature of the card is that cash can be loaded to your card by purchasing the Green Dot Money Pak directly from a retail location.

Benefits

No Overdraft Charges
No Transaction Fees
No Credit Check Required
Free Bill Pay
Recognized Anywhere Visa or MasterCard is Accepted
Safer than Carrying Cash
Free Text and Email Alerts

Unique Features

No Activation Fee
No Monthly Fee if Making 30 or More Purchases
No Minimum Account Balance
Get $4.95 Back with First MoneyPak Reload
Green Dot Mobile
Protection Against Theft and Fraud

Rewards - There is currently no rewards program associated with this product.

Like most prepaid cards, once you purchase the Green Dot Card for $4.95 there are some small fees you will be responsible for. There is no activation fee to actually set it up and get started. You will have access to thousands of qualifying ATM's if you want to use your card to withdrawal cash; however some ATM's are not part of the network and will charge a small fee.

As long as you make 30 purchases or load your account with at least $1,000 per month you will not be charged with the $5.95 monthly fee. The Green Dot Card does not have any annual fees or overdraft charges. See below for a more detailed list of fees.

Fee Schedule

Service	Fees
Purchase	$4.95-$6.95
Monthly Fee	$5.95*
Annual Fee	None
Signature Transactions	None
PIN Transactions	None
ATM Withdrawal	None if in Network or $2.50
Balance Inquiry
ATM Online Mobile App	$0.50 None None
Card Replacement	$4.95
MoneyPak Reload	$4.95
Customer Service Calls	None

* This fee is waived if reloading more than $1,000 or making more than 30 purchases per month.

Direct Deposit – Using direct deposit to load cash onto your card is the simplest form of putting money in your account. By filling out a simple form with your account information and giving it to your employer you can have your paycheck almost immediately on pay day. This service is free and can be cancelled or added to your account at any time.
MoneyPak – The Green Dot MoneyPak can be purchased at several retail locations such as Walmart, Kmart, or Rite Aid. Once you purchase the MoneyPak with cash the cashier will loads your funds onto a temporary card. You can then take that card and insert its number into your online Green Dot account. There is a small fee for using this reload method and you can load anywhere from $20 to $500.
Bank Transfer – Through your personal bank account you can set up an ACH transfer to your Green Dot account. Simply input your account and routing numbers and anytime you need to transfer cash or reload your card you can make a free electronic transfer.
Tax Refund – You will not be charged any fees to have your federal tax refund directly deposited into your account. By filling out your tax return with your account number and information you can have your tax refund almost 2 weeks sooner than waiting for a check in the mail.

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