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Yes, you can get a Green Dot Bank Accounts and Debit Card even if you have bad credit. Best of all, there’s no credit check to get a card!

Green Dot cards are really easy to use! Just deposit money to your account and take advantage of all the convenient features that make Green Dot a household name for millions of Americans nationwide. Subject to identity verification.

No, getting a Green Dot bank account and debit card does not impact your credit since we do not issue you a line of credit, require you to make monthly payments, or report your card activity to the major credit bureaus.

Green Dot bank accounts and debit cards do not offer a line of credit like credit cards, which means you’ll need to add money to your card before you can use it.

Green Dot Bank accounts and debit cards give you the power to control your money with plenty of features to simplify how you shop, pay bills, send money, and so much more. Best of all, there’s no credit check or minimum balance requirements to get a card!

Green Dot bank accounts and debit cards are a powerful way to manage your money and make it easy to do things like:

• Shop online or in-store everywhere Visa® Debit is accepted in the U.S.
• Receive your pay up to 2 days before payday or government benefits up to 4 days before benefits day with free direct deposit.(subject deposit verification and  your payment provider’s process and timing).
• Overdraft protection up to $200 with opt-in eligible direct deposit. 
• Earn 2% cash back on online and mobile purchases with the Cash Back Visa Debit Card.
• Quickly send money or receive money from other Green Dot cardholders nationwide.
• Conveniently pay bills on your schedule
• Set up Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay so you can “tap to pay” (where mobile payments are accepted) and also easily make mobile purchases (where Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay are accepted).

Fees and limits apply to above features. Personalized card required.

No, a Green Dot debit card can’t help improve your credit because the account does not have a credit line attached to it like a credit card. But our debit cards can be very helpful for money management. 

If you are interested in building your credit, consider the GO2bank secured credit card. Learn more about the GO2bank secured credit card.   

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• Green Dot is a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange [NYSE:GDOT]
• We are a federally regulated bank with deposits insured by the FDIC.
• We have millions of satisfied customers and issue millions of new bank accounts every year.
• Our products are sold online, through the app stores and at America’s largest and most respected retailers, like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, 7-Eleven and more.
• With nearly 100,000 retail locations featuring Green Dot products and services, you can pick up a Green Dot debit card and add cash to your account at retailers in just about every neighborhood all across America
• Green Dot has won many awards from consumer advocates who have praised our fair and transparent pricing policies.
• We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau 

All our products come with a variety of mobile banking features including mobile check deposit, online bill pay, cash deposits using the Green Dot app and sending money to another Green Dot card. Set up your new Visa^® Debit card on your phone to use with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay so you can “tap to pay” (where mobile payments are accepted) and also easily make mobile purchases (where Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay are accepted). Of course, you can always use your physical Visa^® debit card at stores and ATMs where Visa^® Debit is accepted in the U.S.!

Unlike gift cards, you can deposit money onto a Green Dot debit card, receive direct deposits, make ATM withdrawals, and so much more. Subject to identity verification. Fees apply and may take your account balance negative if your balance does not cover it.

Green Dot card products can be found at thousands of participating retailers nationwide including:
– CVS/Pharmacy
– Rite Aid
– Kroger
– 7-Eleven
– Walgreens
– Walmart and many more.

Find the retailer nearest you.

You must be at least 18 years old to register as a primary cardholder.

No, a second personalized card to give to a friend or family member is not available.

Federal law requires us to obtain, verify and record your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number when you register a Green Dot card. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents. If a valid Social Security number is not provided, a personalized card will not be issued. Online access and identity verification is required to open an account. Mobile number or email address verification and mobile app are required to access all features.

Register the card you purchased at retail here. You’ll be asked to provide some info so we can verify your identity, including your:

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• 16-digit card number
• Expiration date
• 3-digit security code (found on the back of your card)
• Mobile phone number

We’re required to collect this information in accordance with The USA PATRIOT Act — a Federal law that requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies anyone who successfully opens a card with us.

Yes. However, Green Dot may limit the number of cards issued to you at its sole discretion.

Activate the card you got in the mail here.

You’ll be asked to create a PIN and provide some info so we can verify your card and identity, including:

• 16-digit card number
• Expiration date
• 3-digit security code (found on the back of your card)
• Mobile phone number (optional)
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Create a PIN

You’ll need to activate your card before you can start using it. Learn more about how to add money to your card and the fees that apply here.

The card you purchased at a store is a temporary card and is not personalized with your name nor has your address associated with the account. When you successfully register your card, a new card personalized with your name will be sent in the mail. Activation requires online access, mobile number and identity verification (including SSN) to open an account and access all features. Activated, personalized card required to access some features. For instance, when you activate your debit card, you’ll be able to deposit checks, pay bills, transfer money from another bank and more!

If you remember your current password, you may update it by logging in here.

If you forgot your current password, you may request to reset your password here.

Yes, updating your password will change it across all of Green Dot’s login portals including our website and app.

Set up your Green Dot User ID and password by:

1. Creating your Green Dot User ID here.
   To create a User ID, you’ll need your:
   
   • Card number
   • Expiration date
   • Date of birth
   • ZIP code
2. When asked, enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
3. Come up with a Green Dot User ID and choose a password to go with it. Then, fill in some personal information like your security question and a valid email address.
4. Review the information and make sure it’s accurate. If you need to make any changes, simply select “edit” to do so. If everything looks good, select “confirm” to finish creating your Green Dot User ID and password.

Click here to reset your password. You’ll need your Social Security Number, 16-digit card number and security code (CVV) to reset your password.

Click here to recover your user ID. You’ll need your Social Security Number, 16-digit card number and security code (CVV) to recover your User ID.

Green Dot packages found in stores include a temporary card that can be used (after registration) to pay for purchases until your personalized card arrives in the mail. You can add money to the temporary card upon successful identity verification.

The temporary card and the personalized card are not intended to be given as gifts. The temporary card or card number cannot be used for ATM transactions or other cash withdrawals until you have registered the card.

After successful identity verification, you can deposit money to your temporary card with cash at participating retailers nationwide. Fees may apply. Learn more here.

Upon successful registration of your temporary card, you can use the temporary card inside the package to make purchases in-store, online or everywhere Visa debit is accepted in the U.S.

The card you purchased at a store is a temporary card and is not personalized with your name nor has your address associated with the account. When you successfully register your card, a new card personalized with your name will be sent in the mail. Activation requires online access, mobile number and identity verification (including SSN) to open an account and access all features. Activated, personalized card required to access some features. For instance, when you register your Green Dot Visa® Debit card, you’ll be able to deposit checks or add cash using the Green Dot app, pay bills, order paper checks and more!

Yes, but you’ll need to set up a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) when you activate your personalized card to do so. We may block ATM withdrawals in some countries due to fraud or security concerns. You may withdraw up to $400 per day with most Green Dot cards. Please see terms for your card regarding ATM withdrawal limits.

If you forget your PIN or would like to change it, you can log in and update your PIN here.

Green Dot cards cannot be used for online gambling. Green Dot cards are also not designed for business use and we may close your card if you use it for business purposes. We may block card usage in some countries due to fraud or security concerns.

Your card may be used to rent a car, but rental car companies “authorize” (have money held) for much more money than the actual cost of the rental car. Car rental companies often do this because they won’t know if they need to charge you for additional expenses like gas, car damage, or extra days until the vehicle is returned. Authorized funds are held and unavailable for you to spend until the final transaction is posted to your statement. This means you may not have access to these funds for up to 90 days. To avoid problems when renting, we suggest you first call the rental car company and ask what their policy is regarding the use of debit cards.

A personalized Green Dot card will be mailed to you upon successful registration and has your name on the card. Personalized cards take 7 business days for delivery and, upon activation, unlock several features that make it easy to do things like pay bills on your schedule, deposit checks from your smartphone, and more.

You will receive your personalized card 5-7 business days after registration. Upon activation of your personalized card, the money on your temporary card or temporary card number will automatically be transferred to the personalized card and you will no longer be able to use the temporary card.

No, for security reasons you’ll need to activate your personalized card using the Green Dot app or online at www.GreenDot.com/Activate.

Please click here to report your card lost or if you believe it to be stolen. Your card will be cancelled and a new one sent.

A replacement card fee may apply. Please see your Cardholder Agreement or Deposit Account Agreement for more information.

Some merchants or services require a card number, and some require an account number to make a single transaction or automatic monthly payments. Your card is in printed on the front of your card. Your account number and bank routing number can be found by logging into your account. 

Yes, but only with your personalized card. However, it’s your responsibility to make sure you have enough money available on your card each time the recurring transaction is due. These merchants may suspend or cancel your service if you don’t have enough money left on your card when they attempt to charge the monthly payment. 

Visit https://www.irs.gov/refunds if you have questions about your federal tax refund. Once the IRS website says your tax refund has been issued, visit taxpayer.sbtpg.com for questions about status, timing or amount.​ Contact your state tax authority if you have questions about your state refund.

Visit taxpayer.sbtpg.com if you have any questions about the status, timing or amount of your Fast Cash Advance.

Green Dot does not have any information on your Fast Cash Advance or tax refund.

The Green Dot Prepaid Visa^® Card gives you access to 24/7 banking, mobile check deposit, earlier paydays, no bank transfer fees, lock/unlock protection, and a range of other options. Our ever-growing retail network of 90,000 + locations allows you to deposit funds nationwide. PLUS, with the Vault feature you can set aside money for something special or set up an emergency fund. Your Green Dot Prepaid Visa^® Card gives you personalized mobile-based banking at a great value!

After receiving your temporary card from your Tax Preparer and the welcome email from Green Dot, follow the email instructions to complete activation and setup your ATM PIN at GreenDot.com/Register.

The card you received from your tax professional’s office is a temporary card and is not personalized with your name nor has your address associated with the account. When your personalized card arrives in the mail, activation, online access, and a mobile number are required to access all features that the account offers. For instance, when you activate your Green Dot Prepaid Visa^® Card, you’ll be able to deposit checks, pay bills, order paper checks and more!

Your Green Dot Prepaid Visa^® Card comes with a variety of mobile banking features including mobile check deposit, online bill pay, and sending money to another Green Dot account. Set up your new Green Dot Prepaid Visa^® Card on your phone to use with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay so you can “tap to pay” (where mobile payments are accepted) and also easily make mobile purchases (where Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay are accepted). Of course, you can always use your physical Visa^® Card at stores and ATMs where Visa^®debit is accepted!