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NetSpend® Visa® Prepaid Card

NetSpend
Issuer: NetSpend    Credit: No Credit Check
  • Basic card with monthly fee.
  • Reload fees can be as low as $2 at some locations.
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Card Details
  • There is nothing special about this card and it's fees are not very competitive. It appears to be NetSpend's basic card and there are better NetSpend cards out there.
  • Reloads can be done at locations such as 7-Eleven or Albertsons in the NetSpend Reload Network. Cash reload fees depend on the location and vary from $2 up to $3.95.
  • ATM withdrawals are $2.50 plus surcharge fees.
Card Fees
Activation Fee $0.00
Monthly Fee $9.95 w/ direct dep
$9.95 no direct dep
Call Center $0.50/call
LOAD FEES
 - Cash Reload Fee*** $3.95 /day
 - Direct Deposit Free (same as others)
***None of the cards we carry charge load fees but to get cash onto your card 3rd party networks may charge you fees. Some cards own networks, have bank branch access, or retail store access and reduce the fee's charged. We include the different variations of all these fees based on your usage.
ATM**
 - Balance Inquiry $0.50 /inquiry
 - Out of Network $2.50 /withdrawal
 - In Network N/A
Transaction Fee (signature) $0.00 /transaction
Online Bill Pay Pricing Unclear
Online Acct Access Not Stated
**Out of Network ATM owners charge an average fee of $2.50 fees in addition to the fees above. Cards with In Network ATM access waive this owner's charge (but may charge a card fee). We include the different variations of all these fees based on your usage.