Pro Tips
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10/12/2022Ready to get a helping hand with your budget? Narrowing down the choice of budgeting apps is tough, but we’ve broken down our top picks of the best budgeting apps.
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How to Transfer Money to Netspend
09/07/2022Adding money to your Netspend prepaid card account can be simple and fast. You can transfer money via one of these six methods. -
How to Use Mobile Check Deposits
08/16/2022Modern banking apps let you cash checks from the comfort of your home. Follow these simple steps to learn how to use mobile check deposits. -
How to Close a Bank Account at the Top 5 Banks
07/28/2022Whether you have a checking or savings account, learn how to close your bank account at some of the biggest banks. -
Best Ways to Send Money Online
07/26/2022Sending money online is easier than ever, but with so many options, which is right for you? Here are the best ways to send money online. -
Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
07/21/2022Want to improve your credit score? Check out these pro tips on how to improve your credit score over time. -
How Do ACH Payments Work?
07/06/2022Learn what ACH payments are, how they work, the various benefits of using them, and when to avoid using ACH payments. -
Reddit Finance Advice We Love
07/06/2022You can learn a lot from Reddit's personal finance subreddit. We picked some of our favorite financial tips from Reddit to share. -
What Is a Money Order?
06/25/2022Money orders may not be the go-to way to make payments these days, but they still have their place. Get answers to some FAQs to learn more. -
Student Loans on Pause: How to Maximize on Savings
06/15/2022With no student loan repayments due until September 1, 2022, for some borrowers, here are tips for making those savings work for you. -
Why Digital Clutter Is Killing your Financial Security (and How to Fix It)
03/18/2022This spring, take some time to clean up your digital clutter and get and stay organized. Your financial security depends on it! -
How to Check Your Netspend Balance + More Tips
11/15/2021Keep a close eye on your Netspend balance to avoid overspending and make better purchase decisions. Follow these simple steps to check your balance. -
Tips and Tools for Paying Down Your Debt
09/07/2021How can you get ahead when paying down large amounts of debt? These expert tips can put you in the driver's seat for a debt-free future. -
6 Budgeting Tips for New College Grads
06/02/2021Graduating from college is an exciting time. To set yourself up for future success, it's important to establish good money habits right away. -
How to Get and Use a Virtual Card Number
04/21/2021Not all card issuers offer virtual card numbers, but a few of them do, including Capital One, Citi, and Netspend.1To get a virtual card number for your Netspend Account, sign in to your Online Account Center to create your temporary number. You'll select which prepaid card you want to link to the virtual card number.
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Paying with Your Digital Wallet or Phone: What You Need to Know
11/24/2020If you've shopped your favorite store lately, you may have noticed signs letting you know that you can now pay with your phone. With this method of payment growing in popularity, even smaller shops are getting in on the trend. What should you know about using your phone or digital wallet to pay? Here are the basics, along with the perks you can get when you make the switch. -
Government Stimulus Check FAQs
04/09/2020The Treasury Department and IRS have announced more information around the distribution of the government stimulus package/checks, or, as they’re calling it, economic impact payments (EIP). For the most up-to-date information go here. -
How Netspend Can Help During Social Distancing
04/01/2020We understand these are tough times as we adjust to staying home more and social distancing from each other. It can be even tougher for those without bank accounts, but Netspend can help. -
Pro Tip: How to Pay with Your Digital Wallet
12/17/2019Going digital has certainly changed the way we listen to music and watch TV, so it should come as no surprise that it’s changed the way we pay for things too. Now you can make purchases using what’s called your digital wallet. And don’t worry, if you’re not really sure what a digital wallet is or how to use it, we’ll get to all that and more. -
Pro Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fraud with a Virtual Account
11/22/2019In a world where data breaches are all too common, using a Virtual Account can help protect you from fraudulent charges when you shop online or by phone. If you’re familiar with digital wallets, Virtual Accounts are similar in that they use a digital account number. However, they provide an added level of protection because a Virtual Account is temporary and doesn’t use your main Netspend Card Account number. In fact, not only is the 16-digit card number different, so is the expiration date and 3-digit security code. -
Your 2018 Tax Refund FAQs
04/12/2018We’ve put together the answers to the most common tax questions we receive from Netspend Prepaid Cardholders, so you’ll be prepared when you file your taxes this year. If you have questions that aren’t answered here, check our main FAQs or contact customer service at 1-866-387-7363. -
What is an Authorization Hold?
01/12/2016Learn more about these tips to minimize the impact of authorization holds, or avoid them all together. -
Pro Tip: Want to Avoid ATM Fees? This One Trick May Save You Money
11/16/2015There are often fees associated with withdrawing money out of ATMs. That's why these simple tips can help you get the cash you need while saving on ATM fees.