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TAX REFUNDS

Faster access claim is based on comparison of a disbursement via direct deposit vs. disbursement via a mailed paper check. For up-to-date information from the IRS, www.irs.gov/refunds.

Get a Faster Tax Refund[1] with Direct Deposit

No one loves filing their taxes, but getting your tax refund is your reward. Getting it faster than a paper check is an added bonus.[1]

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OPENING A CARD ACCOUNT: To help the federal government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA PATRIOT Act requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens a Card Account. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: When you open a Card Account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and your government ID number. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying information. Card activation and identity verification required before you can use the Card Account. If your identity is partially verified, full use of the Card Account will be restricted, but you may be able to use the Card for in-store purchase transactions. Restrictions include: no ATM withdrawals, international transactions, account-to-account transfers and additional loads. Use of Card Account also subject to fraud prevention restrictions at any time, with or without notice. Residents of Vermont are ineligible to open a Card Account.

Card usage is subject to card activation and identity verification.[2]

Done in a few steps.

If you haven’t already ordered a Netspend Prepaid Card, that’s your first step. Be sure to activate your Card and verify your identity[2] when it arrives within 7-10 business days.*

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OPENING A CARD ACCOUNT: To help the federal government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA PATRIOT Act requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens a Card Account. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: When you open a Card Account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and your government ID number. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying information. Card activation and identity verification required before you can use the Card Account. If your identity is partially verified, full use of the Card Account will be restricted, but you may be able to use the Card for in-store purchase transactions. Restrictions include: no ATM withdrawals, international transactions, account-to-account transfers and additional loads. Use of Card Account also subject to fraud prevention restrictions at any time, with or without notice. Residents of Vermont are ineligible to open a Card Account.

Select Direct Deposit on your tax form (or select the direct deposit option if filing online) to receive your refund on your Netspend Prepaid Card when filing your taxes.

Enter your Netspend Prepaid Card Routing number and Account number in the designated fields, and choose “Checking” as the account type.

Don’t know your numbers? Log in to find out.

*If you’re a joint filer, be sure that both people are listed on your Netspend Card Account in order to Direct Deposit your refund to your Netspend Card.

Faster access claim is based on comparison of a disbursement via direct deposit vs. disbursement via a mailed paper check. For up-to-date information from the IRS, www.irs.gov/refunds.

Convenient

Make tax season your favorite time of the year. Have your refund direct deposited to a Netspend Prepaid Card and get your tax refund faster than a paper check[1]—and because there’s no paper check involved, your refund check won’t get lost in the mail.

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Order a Card today, and you’ll receive it in the mail within 7-10 business days.

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BE NOTIFIED ON-THE-GO

Enroll to receive email or text alerts about card transactions.[3]

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Payback Rewards is an optional program. You may opt-out at any time by visiting the Payback Rewards page in your Online Account Center. Reward offers are based on individual shopping habits. Cash back rewards are credited to your Card Account and are not available in the form of a check or other direct payment method. See the program FAQs and Terms and Conditions in your Online Account Center for additional details about how and when you get rewarded. Program sponsor: Netspend Corporation. Pathward, N.A., Republic Bank & Trust Company, Visa and Mastercard are not affiliated in any way with this program and do not endorse of sponsor this program.

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EARN CASHBACK OFFERS

Redeem rewards on some of your everyday purchases at select merchants.[4]

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Use your smartphone to access your Card Account.

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The Netspend Visa Prepaid Card is issued by Pathward, National Association and Republic Bank & Trust Company, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The Netspend Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Pathward, N.A., and Republic Bank & Trust Company pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Pathward, N.A., and Republic Bank & Trust Company; Members FDIC. Please see the back of your Card for its issuing bank. Netspend is a registered agent of Pathward, N.A., and Republic Bank & Trust Company. The Netspend Visa Prepaid Card may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. The Netspend Prepaid Mastercard may be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. Certain products and services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,000,608 and 6,189,787. Use of the Card Account is subject to activation, ID verification, and funds availability. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the Card Account. See Cardholder Agreement for details.

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