How To Activate a New Netspend Card
What is Netspend Card?
Netspend is a company with prepaid cards that offers an alternative to checking account debit cards, credit cards, and cash. Customers provide the company with their names and addresses, and the company mails them personalized cards that they activate and load with funds. The cards are operated by Mastercard and Visa.
How To Activate a New Netspend Card
Fill out a quick online order form and we’ll ship you a personalized card! There’s no credit check and no upfront fees. To activate the Card Account, you will be required to provide your name, street address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a pin for a netspend card?
Netspend cards can be used just like credit cards or debit cards. You can choose credit at checkout and provide a signature, or you can choose debit and enter a PIN. Each purchase comes with a $1.95 fee regardless of which option you choose.
How do I track my new netspend card?
You should have received your card approximately 7 to 10 business days after you placed your order when filing your taxes. If you have not received your card within 10 business days, call Customer Service at 1-866-930-9924.
Can I activate my NetSpend card online?
You can activate your NetSpend card either online or by phone. To activate the card online, go to NetSpend’s website and click on Activate Card which should be on the top right hand corner of the homepage. You will be required to enter your card number, and the security code on the back of the card.
How do I register my NetSpend card online?
Access the NetSpend card registration website (see Resources). Input your 16-digit card number and three-digit CVC2 code on the back of the card and click “Continue.”
How do I find my Netspend PIN number?
Your Netspend PIN is the one you received once you registered your card with your personal information. You can register your card online or by calling 1-855-967-2273.
Can someone send me money to my Netspend card?
With Netspend®, you can send or receive funds[2] with other Netspend Cardholders, as well as ACE Elite, Control, and Purpose cardholders. To send money, all you need is the other person’s name and their FlashPay ID.
What bank does Netspend use?
Netspend Visa® and MasterCard® Prepaid Cards are issued by The Bancorp Bank, Pathward™, National Association, and Republic Bank & Trust Company, Members FDIC. Netspend is a registered agent of The Bancorp Bank, Pathward, NA, and Republic Bank & Trust Company.
Why won t my NetSpend card activate?
You do have to be 18 to activate a NetSpend card, since you cannot be the primary owner of the card under the age of 18. The primary owner of the card would have to be 18 or older and they would have to activate the card. You can USE the card under 18 but you can’t own it individually and you can’t activate it.
Do NetSpend cards expire?
A temporary NetSpend card expires 120 days after it has been activated. Additionally, the card can only be loaded with cash at participating locations. If your card is still valid and you are unable to reload it, you should contact the number on the back.
How do I verify my Netspend account?
Users will need to validate the device they are using to access any Netspend-hosted application by entering a code that has been sent (at each user’s option) via SMS text to their mobile device, to their email, or via voice-call to their mobile device or landline.