How do money cards work?

How do money cards work?

How do you use a money card

Prepaid cards can be used to make purchases, similar to a debit or credit card. But unlike a bank card, your prepaid card comes with a balance that acts as your spending limit. Once you've spent the balance, the card becomes unusable until you add more money to it.
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What are the downsides of using a prepaid card

There are only a few downsides to using prepaid cards, but they are significant. Prepaid cards come with fees. Cardholders may have a lot of fees, including activation fees, transaction fees, ATM withdrawal fees, reloading fees, monthly fees, or inactivity fees. Check the fine print on the card for fee types.

How do I put money on my money card

The MoneyCard can be loaded at store registers, at Walmart MoneyCenters, or with your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax refund, among others. MoneyCard fees include a $5.94 monthly service fee.

Are money cards safe

Prepaid cards are as secure as debit cards as they are PIN protected and you cannot release funds from them without successfully entering a PIN.

Can I use my money card anywhere

You can use your Walmart MoneyCard to make purchases everywhere Visa® Debit & Debit MasterCard® are accepted in the U.S.

What bank does money card use

Green Dot Bank

Walmart MoneyCards are issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc.

Are prepaid cards a good idea

Prepaid cards can be a good way to stay out of debt because you can't spend more than the amount you've already deposited. They're also a useful budgeting tool. Even if you have a checking account, you could put a fixed amount on a prepaid card each month for certain spending categories, such as dining out.

Why would someone use a prepaid card

Prepaid cards are a convenient way to pay for things if you are not carrying cash. You do not owe a bill since you are using money you already have. You do not need a bank account to use a prepaid card. You do not need a good credit history to use a prepaid card.

Does Walmart MoneyCard charge monthly fee

There is $1 fee to open a Walmart MoneyCard and a $5.94 monthly fee to keep the account open. The monthly fee is waived when you deposit $500 or more into your card each month, excluding person-to-person transfers.

How much does it cost to load a Walmart MoneyCard

With your Walmart MoneyCard in hand, tell the Associate how much you want to add to your account. You can add $20-$1,000 to your card. Give the cash you want to deposit to the Associate, including the $3 fee. Your deposit will be reflected in your account within 10 minutes.

Can you use a money card anywhere

You can use your Walmart MoneyCard to make purchases everywhere Visa® Debit & Debit MasterCard® are accepted in the U.S.

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Is there a monthly fee for Walmart MoneyCard

There is $1 fee to open a Walmart MoneyCard and a $5.94 monthly fee to keep the account open.

What is the limit on the Walmart MoneyCard

You may only withdraw up to $500 from an ATM and $1,000 from a Walmart register in a single day and $1,500 per teller transaction at a participating bank, unless otherwise indicated.

Do prepaid cards charge a monthly fee

Most prepaid cards charge monthly maintenance fees around $10, which is similar to checking account fees that can cost up to $15 a month. But you may also pay a fee to open your prepaid card, typically around $5. You can also expect to incur an ATM fee, reload fee and foreign transaction fee with many prepaid cards.

Why would someone get a prepaid card

Prepaid cards are a convenient way to pay for things if you are not carrying cash. You do not owe a bill since you are using money you already have. You do not need a bank account to use a prepaid card. You do not need a good credit history to use a prepaid card.

Can you be denied a prepaid card

In most cases, you won't be declined for a prepaid card. In general, anyone can buy and use a prepaid card. Some providers require you to register your card when or after you purchase it by asking you to provide certain personal information.

Do you get charged for using a prepaid card

With most prepaid cards you will have to pay some fees for holding or using the card. The kinds of fees and the amounts vary depending on the card and how it's used. Think about how you plan to use the card and compare the fees on different cards for those particular uses.

Is Walmart MoneyCard like a bank account

Unlike gift cards, the Walmart MoneyCard is a bank account. You can withdraw and deposit cash, receive direct deposits, pay bills, make bank transfers, cash checks and so much more.

What are the benefits of a Walmart MoneyCard

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