How To Activate a Prepaid Green Dot Card
What is Prepaid Green Dot Card?
The Green Dot Prepaid Visa Card* lets you load cash from a number of popular retailers (for a fee), utilize early direct deposit, transfer funds from a bank account at no additional cost and transfer money between Green Dot users for free. But there are numerous fees you’ll have to contend with.
How To Activate a Prepaid Green Dot Card
- Visit GreenDot.com/activate or select Register / Activate Now in the Green Dot app or call (866) 795-7605.
- Enter all info requested, including personal info and card details: Name. Address. Date of birth. Social security number.
- Start using your card upon successful activation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my Green Dot prepaid Visa card?
You can activate the card on the Green Dot website, mobile app or by calling customer service. Whatever method you choose, make sure to have your personal information available. You’ll need to give your name, address, date of birth, 16-digit card number, expiration date, 3-digit security code, and mobile phone number.
Does a Green Dot card have to be activated?
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. An activated, personalized card is required to access some features.
How long does it take for a Green Dot prepaid card to activate?
Your card registration requires further review. This will take 2 business days and then your temporary card will be ready for use.
Why can’t I activate my Green Dot prepaid card?
Confirm that all personal information has been keyed in correctly. Make sure you have entered your residential address, email and phone number with the most up-to-date information. If you are still having trouble, please call customer support at (866) 795-7605.
What is the phone number for Green Dot prepaid card?
Card Services
To contact Customer Service by phone or to report your card lost or stolen, please call 1-866-291-0818.
Why can’t I activate my Green Dot card?
Card not registered: If your card is not registered, it won’t activate. You can register your card online or by calling Green Dot customer service. Account not active: If your Green Dot account is not active, it won’t activate your card. You can activate your account online or by calling Green Dot customer service.
Can I activate Green Dot card online?
Visit www.GreenDot.com/activate or select Register / Activate Now in the Green Dot app or call 1-866-795-7605.
Do Green Dot prepaid cards expire?
We’ll send an updated card your way as the expiration date on your card gets closer. If you don’t receive the new card before your current one expires, click here to get help.
How much can you load on a Green Dot card at Walmart?
Bring your preprinted check (e.g. payroll or government) and card to any Walmart register and cash your check (up to $1000 for a max fee of $4). Deposit up to $1000 to your card for a $3.74 retail service fee. The money is typically available on the card within 10 minutes.
How do I check my Green Dot card balance?
- To get your balance, text “BAL Last4” to 42586 (where Last4 is the last 4 digits of your card number).
- To check your transactions, text “HIST Last4” to 42586 (where Last4 is the last 4 digits of your card number).