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About Netspend

Netspend offers prepaid debit cards from Visa or Mastercard with no activation fees and no minimum balance requirements. You can qualify for its services without a credit check. The company has multiple loading options, including by direct deposit, through your phone or at a reload station.

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Pros
  • No activation fee
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No credit check
Cons
  • Daily spending and withdrawal limits
  • Fees associated with transactions

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    Card is easy to access and use. Card offers savings account. Greatest thing ever.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    The prepaid card has made me very comfortable when I use it to book our vacations. My husband & I celebrate our wedding anniversary every year by going on a vacation. Since using the card I'm more confident with online shopping.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    We are charge to use overdraft. We should not be penalize. After 12 times we get a 3 month suspension.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    NetSpend got right into helping finding out who charged my card or ACH.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    NetSpend MasterCard has been a great prepaid card help to pay bills. Also receive cash advance. Also even provide me with a discount Pharmacy card which I can save up to 80% or 75% off Pharmaceutical and overall just a great card. I recommend it to anybody.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    Maybe give out small loans to direct deposit holders and take it back when that person's deposit hits the bank. Of course a small fee is charged.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    The NetSpend card is great. We have had it for about 10 years give or take. We have used the overdraft about two maybe three times but when you call on the phone you can't understand hardly anyone. The overdraft is great but the overdraft fee could be cheaper like maybe $5.00 and not $15.00 per transaction. It would be very nice to have a loan dept especially if you have direct deposit which we do and if things were right we might try it. Other than that we really like the card. It's great and yes we do talk to our friends about it.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    When I started working out of town and state, I was able to get my checks and per diem a lot sooner than everyone else and it was wonderful. I LOVE my NetSpend card.

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    Verified purchase
    Online & App

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I like my NetSpend card because it helps me budget my account. I also love the app so I always know what I have and how much to spend.

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    Verified purchase
    Process

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I have three grown children. They live in Texas, Arizona and Illinois. Although grown and working they sometimes need financial assistance. My netspend card allows me to send money within minutes to their cards. I love this process. Also each transaction I make with my card results in me receiving a text which is most helpful. Thanks NetSpend.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I could not be more grateful for what a wonderful thing it is to know that when your guard is down, someone has you covered! I was shocked when my card couldn't be used and when I called in I was blown away by the news that someone in Jordan, another country, was trying to use my card. Well they failed thanks to this card's amazing sense of suspicion. I got my money and new card and they got nothing. Thanks always!

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I have had my NetSpend card for over eight years and I made that choice because banks (traditional banks) are crooked with overdrafts fees upon fees. I went with a NetSpend card simply because of those fees I mentioned the banks charge for overdraft and all the other fees is just ridiculous and unbelievable that the Congress and our government as a whole continue to let that happen. My NetSpend account is the opposite of fees and crap. I get my money direct deposited on the card and I pay a flat per month fee of only five dollars and no other fees or hidden costs come up ever. I don't get any other overdraft fees any longer or bounced checks etc., which is the reason I like my NetSpend account so much as once you're out of money you cannot spend anything anymore period.

    Have been very happy with customer service with any issues that I've had (which have been very little and few). If I have one small problem it's that if NetSpend puts a hold on your card like a fraud alert or somehow it gets frozen nobody is available to unfreeze it not even an automated system to confirm your purchases to then lift the hold if it is after hours! This exact incident has happened to me a couple of times where NetSpend put a fraud alert on my card which renders your card and money unusable and this happened at 10 PM. I could not get my card to work again until the next morning at 9 AM when NetSpend is open again, very frustrating to say the least.

    That is really the ONLY THING that could be done different, meaning to implement some kind of automated fraud alert system that a user can verify purchases or whatever caused the alert/hold on the card in the first place (so this can be done when NetSpend is closed and it is POSSIBLE AS OTHER BANKS HAVE IT)! NetSpend can't leave people without their card/money, and although it is rare to be stranded with no money at 1:00 am it is NEVER OK TO PUT YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THAT SITUATION PERIOD. I've been a very happy customer for many years and I will always have NetSpend, which I am perplexed that the rest of the country has not caught on and they still go to banks, still get overdraft fees, and still get this fee and still get that fee? People they can waste their money all they want. All I know is I'm a NetSpend customer for life!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I love that I get my paycheck two days sooner than I ever received it. It helps a lot. Only problem I ever had was needing a card replace and that was done without difficulty so thank you.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    Netspend is fair and I have never had a problem out of them.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I have used NetSpend for a few years as my primary banking. My only complaints are, the fees are climbing and that's why I left big banks. I cannot use other ATMs without a penalty. If this continues, I may as well go back to a big bank where they at least report to credit agencies.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I just started using this card but I LOVE the savings account. Now I have a way to save to my goal for my son and I. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    By far the dumbest crap I ever chose in my life. A merchant takes 2.50$ from my account. Not only was I told "there's nothing we can do" but I was still hit with a $15 overdraft fee. Screw this card. I'm going back to chase.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I been trying to get my money back from this merchant and y'all didn't help me and I returned their product back.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I have been with NetSpend since 2006. They have always provided me the services they promised. Their Direct Deposit and Savings Account for example - although I am a little disappointed in that fact that their interest rates dropped on the savings account, it is the only complaint I have. Their customer service has always been there to take care of any of my questions and concerns. I have recommend NetSpend many times and will continue in doing so.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    I have an account that has direct deposit for a long time and now I am being charged for nearly everything I do. I am disappointed that this has changed so much that I have been forced to use a different Bank for most of my transactions.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    The web page for Netspend is very user friendly. And Netspend is very upfront about fees. And the refer a friend is also great. I have no complaints with Netspend.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    Love having a Netspend card. They do not have all the extra fees that banks have. I love the convenience and I love the customer service. They are always very helpful with any issues I have had.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    In 2009 I decided to order something online. I had to have a debit card to do that. I bought a Netspend card. It turned out to be one of the greatest things I've done. I get my pay direct deposit on there. I have took it all over the United states. When I need a few dollars before payday they let me draw an extra ten I don't even have and they have never charged me an overdraft fee. I truly love my Netspend card. I got my son one and when he needs money I transfer some to him he gets in about two minutes. He lives in okla. I live in texas.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    When I first started getting social security, they recommended that I get a debit card and ACE Check Cashing was near my house so I just utilized that. I use NetSpend for the direct deposit to make it a little easier to get my check in. Some places charge a fee so I don't see it useful to use at a restaurant or at stores because of the charges. I've had to deal with a few issues of direct deposit with another job I have and their representatives walked me through it and fixed everything that I needed to get done. They were real helpful. NetSpend has a good website to get on and get off to check your balances and they have a good app that works well too, for the same thing.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I was not satisfied with the answers that I got. I have had this account since 2008 and never had this bad of a experience.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Easy to use, convenient, low monthly fee, no overdraft fees!!!

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    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    NetSpend is the best we had. When we call them they understand what we need and they make sure we understand what they had to do and why they did it. A while back I had someone take more out of my acc. than what I said to. NetSpend helped me out and took care of it. We think everyone should have NetSpend.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I would highly recommend Netspend to anyone! I had bad issues earlier with a credit union, and a friend suggested the NetSpend card through HEB Grocery Company. I went and got one, and it was the best thing I ever did! The direct deposit for my paycheck hits when all others are waiting until Friday.The savings account is a plus, too! Accessing my account online is great! I've never had any issues with this card, and I hope to continue to get the same great service here on out!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I have been using the NetSpend card for approx 1 1/2 years now and what it does, is to allow me to pay bills online with the amount I have had deposited automatically onto the card. Easily pays groceries, lunches, dinners and any other debit swipe I need to do. Also it's easy to get cash advance at retail stores or banks. I am very grateful to NetSpend Card for all they do. Also have won a few extra dollars from the tutorials I complete at the PayPerks site, and a refresher course is not bad either on topics such as finances, budgeting etc. just to name a few. Hope to stay with you for a long time.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I have used Netspend for years all over the country and it has never let me down. Thanks.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    When I changed my address NetSpend deactivated my card because I used a P.O. box as my mailing address along with my physical address. They did this twice and never even notified me that they were doing so until I tried to use my card. Twice two of my bills were late because of this. The times I spoke with someone, I was not able to understand the individual I was speaking with.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I was severely abused financially by Wells Fargo... Not only did they NOT protect me from becoming prey for a scumbag identity thief, they CHARGED ME for the damage that was done to my account and sent those charges to a collections agent before even notifying me of their existence!!! NetSpend's Acct Alert option gives me up to date, on the spot monitoring of what is going on with my money when EACH transaction happens, as it happens! NetSpend has helped me avoid any instance of over/under payment. Also, NOBODY can access my money accept ME!

    Plus, the NetSpend card helps me easily conduct business online that would otherwise be a nightmare. I have a NetSpend card for my day to day transactions, and one for the business I conduct through Western Union... I think it would be perfect if all the private agencies I conducted business with each issued their own NetSpend Pre-Paid MC/VISA Card! Also, but MOST importantly, thanks to their fraud prevention services, which are REAL! Not the fantasies most commercial banks call security. Thank you to NetSpend.

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    Customer ServiceProcess

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Very pleased with their customer service. I am even more pleased with their referral program! Thank you.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Someone in NetSpend transferred $620 to another account. I'm the only person on all my accounts. I called to question the transfer to. They couldn't tell me who got the money and why. They changed the password. Won't give my $1100 or password.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I have been with NetSpend for over 4 years now. It's safe and consistent. This card has helped manage my money better than a traditional bank because you can only spend what's on the card. With a traditional bank, I feel like they set you up to overdraft all the time. They always have your transactions pending for a few days even though the money is available at the time you swipe your card. I know it is my responsibility to keep up with the amount of money I spend. But I love that I get a text message and email right after any transaction and the money is deducted immediately.

    It's been a great experience and even though I can always go back to a traditional bank I choose to keep my prepaid card. I get my direct deposit a day before which is also great. They do not hold your money. I just wish that more companies would honor prepaid cards because sometimes I can't use it for certain things and that is what makes me want to go back to the traditional bank.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I enjoy being a NetSpend card owner.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I recommend this card highly! It helps to get my two days early. Never had a problem with this card. I am extremely happy with my card.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    LOVE LOVE this card. I've had it over two years and I will never leave. I get my veteran pay 7 days in advance and my SSID 3-4 days earlier from the 3rd. It helps me a lot. I've always ran out of money and seemed the first was taking forever but on the 23-25th, my pay was deposited and posted on my prepaid card. Thanks NetSpend.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I have really had excellent service with my NetSpend card account. Anytime I had questions or challenge a charge, it was taken care of immediately and very professional. I would and have recommended NetSpend to family and friends.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I've been using my Netspend Prepaid Debit card since 2010. I love the fact I get my monthly government checks on average 3 days faster and use the card to pay all my bills. The staff at Netspend are very polite and are there to help me with all my questions.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    This is my first experience with NetSpend are anything alike and when I started my little business this helped me out tremendously. At first I didn't comprehend the need for NetSpend but soon realized it was a tremendous help and not a headache. Allows you to think and operate with ease. Thank you.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Netspend has worked great for me. I get direct deposit for work and pay my bills with the card. It has been a great service.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Netspend has awesome security features that protect my hard earned income. The service from Netspend is outstanding. I have been with Netspend for almost two years and will encourage anyone to sign up for their services.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    Best card services that I have ever owned. Love, peace, and happiness.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I feel that you should offer higher overdraft amounts, especially for those of us who have higher direct deposit amounts every month.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    NetSpend was a great help in stopping whoever use my card number to order things without my permission and get my money back in a timely manner. I would not be afraid to have my friends order this card from your company.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I love my card it does what I need when I need it. The company has been great to work when there is a problem. Love the card.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I greatly enjoy my prepaid western union Netspend card. It is hugely convenient and most easy to manage.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I love my Netspend. And I have been a Netspend customer since 2008 and plan to stay a customer.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    The way the card works in general is fine however the fee should be lower or free if we have a certain amount going on as direct deposit. I however am not happy that the website has been down for days. Not being able to log into my account is not a good thing & makes me very leery about them at this point. If a website that handles people's money is down, it should say so on the site that it's being serviced and for how long. This is very upsetting!

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I went through a bad financial time. I lost my bank account and could not get another one because a guy came in and tried to refinance my house. He took me for $45,000 in equity, flipped the house, kicked me out of it and took every dime that I had in my bank account. Because of that, no bank would touch me. I had to cash paychecks at ACE Cash Express 'cause I no longer had direct deposit. They told me that I could go to them and get direct deposit through them. I got a hold of NetSpend and explained my situation to them and they said they could help me. They gave me an account and a routing number. I put it up through my employer and I got perks from doing it that way.

    I didn't have to carry cash and I can do whatever I need to do online with my NetSpend Card. However, if I don't pay the $5 monthly fee, I'm charged every time I use my debit card. But, if I do 60 transactions a month, it saves me money in the long run. It's also fast and secure. I feel very confident when I use it and I feel I'm not going to be taken advantage of. They also give me warnings all the time if there's something that they're not sure of. Like when I first moved out here to Iowa, they didn't know I had moved because I hadn't contacted them yet. And when I did a purchase out here, they immediately sent an email to me that said, "Your card was just used in Iowa. Was this you?" So, I was pleased.

    However, I had to find a reload relocation when I first moved to Iowa. When I finally did, I needed to load a bit of money but the reload location would only let me do up to $500 per transaction and I had to wait a full 24 hours in between each transaction. I had to use Wal-Mart and send $900 at a time to my wife which was inconvenient. If I had been in Vegas, there would have been no problem.

    There's also been a couple of times I had to call and change my address. I had some money that needed to be transferred and they only allow six transfers by law federally from your savings to your checking account. I didn't take out enough money one time and so it was at my sixth time. But, the CS reps had a difficult time understanding English every time I called them.

    The one time I called them up, my direct deposit wasn't registering. My work would send the direct deposit but it wouldn't go through until four days later. The same thing was happening with payments. I called them and the rep said she was looking at my account and everything seemed to be fine. I told her it shows I'm in the negative and I've got bounced stuff that's being rejected and I've got accounts that are telling me I don't have payments to them. I was literally on the phone with that rep for two hours before she was able to get a supervisor and helped me find out what had happened. The guy was talking fast and he didn't make much sense.

    Then, I was not scheduled to receive two new cards but I did. When I called the customer service and I asked them about it, they said that they automatically issue new cards when the old ones are about to expire. But my old ones don't expire until 2016. They said they didn't know why the cards were sent and couldn't tell me if there were multiple accounts under my name. I was concerned that somebody had set up an account bouncing off of my name and was using a card. I had seen some charges for $2, $4 and $1.50 that were coming out on random once a month and I wasn't doing anything. For the most part, I'm very happy with NetSpend. But I'm probably going to cancel my account because out here in Iowa, it's not functional as far as reload locations. It's not something I use all the time. But I may keep it merely for a place to store some money and keep it in there. I just don't have the ability to load money to it.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

    I like NetSpend because I get notifications when I spend money. I get an immediate balance without having to look it up or go to the bank. It's also easy with direct deposit. Direct deposits are not held up like when they get sent to the bank, where they're held up for two or three days. My direct deposits for NetSpend come right in as soon as they're transmitted, so that's a very nice convenience. I've only had to call them one time because I was having trouble accessing my account online and they were very helpful. I really enjoyed speaking with them. I'll keep recommending them to anybody that I know.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Brenda,

    Thank you for the 5 star rating! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services. We truly value our cardholder's and aim to provide the maximum customer experience.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

    I wanted to have my Social Security government checks deposited to an account instead of paying check cashing fees so I signed up with NetSpend. Their reps have been very professional, helpful and customer-oriented. I enjoy having NetSpend. It's very thorough with tracking and giving me updates on my account so it’s easy to track my finances. I can clearly see what I’m spending my money on, which is good. It also allows me the flexibility to shop online.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 31, 2016

    In 2010, my job made us go to direct deposit. I don't have a bank account so I had my money loaded on my card. It has been a really great experience having NetSpend. I tell other people about it and that they can get their money a whole lot faster. For example, if I was expecting to get paid on Wednesday, my money gets deposited on Monday. In fact, there have been times in the past I received my money four days ahead. It's truly awesome.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    My father had a card with NetSpend and he suggested it to me. I use it for random transactions so I don't have to use my credit card as often. I throw money in there from time to time. I usually use it to pay for my phone bill and online purchases. I frequently do the reload locations as I'm a waiter and get my money every shift I work. Every 7-11 I've gone to is a reload location. So, it's convenient because they're everywhere. It's a good product and it works for me.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Nathan,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our card. We strive to create features and tools that will benefit our valued customers.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    I use my NetSpend card like a normal debit card and use the direct deposit option, but I go with my regular bank now so I'm not using the card anymore.

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    Response from Netspend

    Dear Lorenso,

    Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear that you do not bank with us anymore. If there is anything we can do to bring you back, please email us at social@netspend.com.

    Thank you,

    NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    A friend of mine had NetSpend for a while and she really liked them. So I went ahead and signed up and I've also liked them ever since, it's been a great experience. I have recommended NetSpend to everyone I know. The company itself is awesome. Claims are resolved fairly quickly. I also like the fact that once contact is made, the card is automatically blocked. Great customer service, I've had no big issues with them and I'm definitely satisfied.

    I never really thought about a prepaid card prior to NetSpend 'cause I always had a banking institution I would bank with. But my friend said she actually would receive her paychecks on Wednesday as opposed to waiting until Friday. That was big and convenient for me because of child care and needing to be paid on certain days. Wednesday is like one of those days where either something is due prior or something is due on that particular day. For whatever reason, my bills typically always go around the time I get paid and being able to pay them on time or even earlier has been awesome. I was checking my credit score today and it increased all because I'm able to pay my bills on time, if not earlier, because of NetSpend.

    I usually do direct deposit and I have yet to use their reload feature. I also use the feature where I can take a picture of a check and deposit it as well as it's easier for me to do that. There was only one time that I had an issue with loading a check, only because the button was hidden. But NetSpend representatives were very friendly when I called and taught me how to find it. I just had to hover over it and it will pop up. Ever since then, no issues at all.

    I did have a run-in with NetSpend, not too long ago, where I went on a cruise and the card where my debit card was attached to was lost and used. I reported everything and the information that was relayed to me via the NetSpend customer service representative was different each time I called in regards to the claim. Ultimately someone very knowledgeable completely broke it down to me. She explained everything so clearly and made the experience a lot better.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Kimberly, Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that we are able to assist you with all your banking needs. We strive to make it easy for our customers to manage their funds anywhere with ease. However, we do regret to hear about the concerns you experienced with your previous dispute claim. We truly apologize for the inconvenience caused by our customer service, and will be sure to further research the service that you experienced. We assure you that it is always our objective to take care of our cardholders’ interests. We strive to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction, and continually look into ways of improving our products and services to meet the needs and expectations of all our cardholders like you. Your feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well. Thanks, NetSpend.

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    The best service I have received from any prepaid company. I have been around for a long time and have never received such great service as I do from NetSpend. Customer service is always there willing to help solve any matter that arises. I would recommend NetSpend to anyone looking for a prepaid card. Thank you for such great service and a peace of mind.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Larry,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    Overall, it's been easygoing with NetSpend. However, their representatives need to be American because it's hard to even try to understand them.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Stacey,

    Thank you for your feedback! Your feedback also helps us to recognize areas of focus, we truly value our cardholder's and aim to provide the maximum customer experience.

    Thanks, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    I have been using NetSpend for some time now. I really like the fact that I have the savings account. It allows me to put away money and monitor my transactions from their text messages. So, it's really helpful. I frequently use their direct deposit. Some of their reps are okay but the others were not so good. The other day, I was speaking to someone and telling him that the information that he was giving me was incorrect because I have the card for a while now so I know how things work. I asked to speak to a manager and he threw me back in the queue. That was a bad experience. The rep should be more willing to listen to what's going on. Their reps should be more empathetic because some of them aren't.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Marquita,

    Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with Customer Care. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    One of my co-workers back in 2004 told me about NetSpend. I've been with them for so long and things have changed over the years. Being able to get my check two to three days earlier was the biggest plus, but for some reason, I don't get it that early anymore. After I started dealing with it, the customer service was great, but I don't get that anymore either. My overdraft is very good, though, and I really like having it. However, I'm a little bit upset with some of the policies on it, but the rules are the rules. Also, the ease of being able to use my card anywhere is definitely a benefit. I use NetSpend both to pay bills and make online purchases, which is great. It's very convenient. It's likewise for their reload locations although I do direct deposit more frequently.

    My most recent experience dealing with the NetSpend team, I spoke with a young lady. I covered my overdraft before the time period had expired and the $15 did not go back to my account. I was explaining to her that I understood I was previously overdrawn, that I had covered that one and I knew I wasn't getting that $15 back. But the second time I overdrew, I was told that I should have refused that payment back because I did it before the 24-hour period. I sat there and I kept quiet while she talked to me and explained to me what she needed to. When she let me know it was my time to talk, she cut me off as soon as I started talking. She threw me on hold and I told her that she was being very rude and disrespectful to me. I was not going to fight with her for the $15 back but I was going to speak with her supervisor to explain how rude she had been.

    She put me on hold for a while and said she was transferring me to the supervisor, but it sounded like I went back in the queue. The young lady that I spoke to next said I was transferred to a supervisor. I told her that I was okay with them not giving me my $15 back, that the policy has changed somehow and I wasn't notified. But I couldn't accept the rudeness. I asked to get the earlier rep's information to file a complaint, but she told me that she couldn't do that. She told me she could give me her information and said it was fine if she got the complaint instead of the rude rep. She also said that she would reverse the $15 but would never do it again. I ended up getting my $15 back but I didn't appreciate being disrespected or treated rudely. I'm thinking about leaving NetSpend. The company needs improvement.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    NetSpend's fees aren't as high as everyone else's and managing my finances has been a lot less hectic because I use just one card for everything and then one card for stricter things.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Mavis,

    We strive to create features and tools that will benefit our valued customers. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    During a previous conversation I had with a representative about a old debt that was due to fees which I had closed the card and come to find out the card was still activated so I was told to go back to the store and purchase a new card. Well I purchase the card, place the money on the card, the way that they told me to. They never really told me the amount that I owed so I put what I had on the card. Then I was told that the amount of money that I loaded on the card will go to the old balance that occurred due to fees.

    I was fine with that, but now these occurred on the new card. The new card that they told me to purchase. Which will allow the money to transfer to the old card to clear up the balance. So then I activated the new card thinking that they would transfer the money to be all card. Now they activated the card and let accumulate fees instead of transferring the money and putting it on the old account and now I am stuck with two cards. The new card was not supposed to be activated only to be used for a transfer to clear up the other account. I don't understand how a card that's not activated has fees so I tried to get the money transferred to the card that was supposed to the original card I was that I still owe the full balance of the old card and now I have fees that has eaten up the money that I placed on the new card.

    So now what am I supposed to do with a card that's not activated and a card that I no longer have been using for over a year and cannot find the card then which they claim is still activated which I tell them to deactivate the card because I no longer had the card. Yes I am very upset with this company. I used to like it but I'm very upset. The customer service representative kept putting me on hold between every conversation and kept repeating the same thing over and over again. Also I was advised to go buy a new card. Why would I want a new card when I just purchased one 4 months ago and they still haven't done what they were supposed to do with the card.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Maria,

    We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with your account. Please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I haven't even got my first deposit yet and already not happy with the card. I want to ask customer service a question but they aren't even available early in the mornings. Very inconvenient. Also I called to activate the card when I got it in the mail and it said the card was ready to use but I just called now and had to go through it all again. I hope my check goes onto my card or I am going to cancel the card right away.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Joyce,

    Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I chose NetSpend because it's online and I don't get all these fees. I don't have to use an ATM to get money back and I don't get overdraft fees unless I authorize overdraft. My check goes in automatically and it's there when it's supposed to be there. I can look up online and tell exactly how much is there and what has come out. I like it. I’ve had several times when my card has been used by unauthorized people and it was taken care of immediately. My money was put right back. NetSpend had to cancel my card and issue me a new one, which I got in four days.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Cathy,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our card. We strive to create features and tools that will benefit our valued customers. Also we truly value our cardholder's and aim to provide the maximum customer experience.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I've been with NetSpend since 2011, back when I first got my SSR. I used the direct deposit the most. It helped me manage my finances but they kept telling me I overdrew too many times. I had already talked to a supervisor in 2011 about it. I told them that I get SSR, so even though I overdraw so many times, NetSpend is gonna get it back at the end of every month. The supervisor said that was fine and that he was going to put it in the computer as to where I would not lose my overdraft protection. I came to find out that I lost my overdraft protection permanently, so now I can't overdraw anymore. They tell me that the only time I could get my overdraft back is if I open a whole new account. Since they did this, I've been struggling big time.

    I also have a dispute with them about the payday loan. I didn't give them permission so they should not have been able to get into my account without contacting me first. They contacted me about that pending charge against me and asked if I would like them to cover it. So now I'm gonna be struggling this month because I have to pay back NetSpend all that $100. I got some serious bills I have to take care of and this is going to cut into those. I never had problems with NetSpend before but I'm not enjoying them now. I'm going to a different company. I already told all of my friends that they shouldn't go to NetSpend. I told them about my experience and they said they would have slapped a lawsuit on NetSpend if it happened to them.

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    Response from Netspend
    Hello Joseph,
    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you haven't received an update on your dispute claim. Please contact us at social@NetSpend.com and we would be happy to help.
    Thank you,

    NetSpend

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    I'm liking my NetSpend experience. I wish they would build my credit a lot faster, though, and get our deposit notifications in the morning instead of in the evening. I also pay my bills with the card and use the reload locations, but it costs too much to reload the card.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Amanda,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our card. We strive to create features and tools that will benefit our valued customers.NetSpend provides a prepaid debit card product and not an extension of a line of credit. A credit check is not required or processed when a customer purchases or requests a NetSpend prepaid debit Card Account. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    Netspend is convenient. I've had them for about five years now. My money is always almost two days early before my paycheck and I'm continuously updated on what I spend right away. However, I had two disputes with them. The first one was when I was reviewing something online and they charged my card. I lost $92 that day. I had to write a letter to NetSpend to dispute it and had to wait. When I tried to get the money back, NetSpend couldn't give it to me. They couldn't get it together with the company. They sent me a letter in the mail and it said the dispute was canceled. I was so frustrated. The second dispute was for my rent and it was way too much of a process. I had to fax a letter with my name and address then wait for them to get it in three days. I waited 14 days for my $100 back which made me late on rent.

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    Response from Netspend
    Hello Aliesa,
    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear your dispute was canceled. If you need any further assistance please contact us at social@NetSpend.com.
    Thank you,

    NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    I could get my money earlier with NetSpend. I do direct deposit and get my Social Security disability. I could also pay my rent, my phone, and electric bills. It’s easier to take those things off my card. It’s more convenient, I don’t have to go to banks or cash checks and run around. Then I reload it every once in a while as well at Walmart. The representatives have been courteous too. They’ve helped me out every way they can before they let me go. I’m pretty satisfied with them. They’ve been doing me pretty well and I’ll stick with them in the near future. I’ve recommended them to friends. They seemed pretty good.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Richard,

    Thank you for the 5 star rating! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    Everything is much more convenient with NetSpend. I can get my stuff done earlier because I get my pay earlier. The reps are not good though and are not very helpful at all. They tell me what they want to tell me. It's like I don’t know what I'm talking about. I know what I'm trying to explain but they're trying to explain something for me that I'm not trying to say.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

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    StaffEase of Use

    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    NetSpend is easy to use and open an account with. I can manage most of my accounts through the internet and it's considerably easier. The reps have always been helpful. All in all, they are really nice people and they put their customers first which I really appreciate.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Rudyard,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our card and our Customer Service Team.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    I had heard great things from friends and coworkers regarding NetSpend. Recently, I purchased a NetSpend card to pay bills with that I didn't necessarily want associated with my checking account. Great! Right?! No! I used this same card at the grocery store and couldn't use the entire balance of what I knew to be on the card. After embarrassing moments, and others in line getting anxious, then having to return items from my original check out, my purchases finally went through.

    Once home I logged in to my account to find that I had been charged a $2.00 "Pin Transaction Fee". WHAT?!?!? So I called customer service to ask about this charge, and was told that anytime I used my Pin number this would be the cost.... You can bet, I haven't done that again. I have this card set up as direct withdraws for monthly payments I make to various companies. Of course, I am thinking that is the end of the $2.00 Pin Transaction Fee, right? NO AGAIN! Well in fairness, not completely no. I am now being charged $1.00 for every automatic transaction called a, "Debit: Signature Purchase Transaction Fee" that is made on this card. Are you kidding me with this?

    A couple of the bill pays to this card are payments of $5.00 and now I'm paying an additional $1.00 "Debit: Signature Purchase Transaction Fee" per transaction. Who can afford all the Pin Transaction Fees/Debit: Signature Purchase Transaction Fees associated with a NetSpend Card? I am baffled. I've read in these reviews that others out here have had this card for years. At what cost? Do I have the wrong NetSpend card? Are there multiple options? Was it because I chose the pink card? At this point, I will not be using my particular NetSpend card again. Personally, I am currently researching other pre-paid cards with better, and more attractive, as well as affordable, costs.

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    Response from Netspend

    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    I love NetSpend! It keeps me up to date with whatever purchases I have. I like the benefit of knowing exactly what I have available. Not to mention that they release my funds as soon as they get it. Moreover, the few times I've spoken with the team at Netspend, they've been friendly and helpful.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Ricardo,

    Thank you for the 5 star rating! We truly value our cardholder's and aim to provide the maximum customer experience.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    I like that I get the benefits from NetSpend two days earlier. It really helps a lot with getting my bills paid in a timely manner. I’m disabled and it’s really hard for me to get out and about and it helps me to get a head start on getting everything paid on time. The balance and transactions come right to my phone and it helps me to easily keep track of what's being spent and everything. I use the direct deposit feature. My interactions with the NetSpend representatives have been good. I need to order another card though because there have been a couple of transactions that showed up on my card for the past couple of months that I don’t know what they’re for. Even so, I have recommended it.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    Since using my NetSpend card, I've been able to get my paycheck earlier since I can take care of my bills. However, the magnetic strip on my card seems to go out real quick because I had just got it but had to order another one, which I got it in a timely fashion though.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Felecia,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    I decided on NetSpend rather than go with a standard checking account so I could take my assets and turn them into liquid right away, which is better suited for me. With NetSpend I don't have to deal with the paper checks. I don't have that many outstanding bills. It's easier to access the money and I just spend the money using the card to purchase items as if I have cash on hand. We have a good record of them and it's easier to keep receipts. I reload with the direct deposit option. I don't have to worry about things getting lost in the mail or someone doing something otherwise. You just have to keep an eye on your account, like you should always. It limits the chance of fraud or stolen identity and spending the money too fast.

    There have been a couple of rough moments with NetSpend but they have been fairly responsive and they keep an eye on how things are going. They now realize my spending patterns so things are a little bit easier. The one fly in the ointment is their tendency to react a little slowly than you would wish in case there is an enquiry of a serious nature. But they do have things in place. For example, if you feel that someone might have used or captured information improperly, they immediately cancel that card and send you out another one. The problem is you have to wait for a week to 10 days before getting back to your account. But at least they respond well and they do their best to try and ameliorate a situation that might be potentially dangerous. They were overall good. I would recommend them but still the buyer has to be aware.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    I've been with NetSpend for four years and it's real convenient. Their customer service is excellent too.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Norvella,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thank you, NetSpend

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    My personal information is secure with NetSpend and I've never had any problems with them. I’ve reloaded it several times and it's easy. Their reps are also knowledgeable and courteous. I like NetSpend.

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    Response from Netspend

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for the review.

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    I had two NetSpend cards which I use for online purchases and it was really convenient until I lost one of them and I wasn't able to transfer my funds over to the other card. I didn't like that I couldn't get access to my money. This was until I was able to find another person that had a NetSpend card and had it transferred to their card. It was resolved but I don't use NetSpend anymore. I had my paycheck going there but I stopped. Interacting with the team at NetSpend was horrible, they didn't understand what I was saying.

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    Response from Netspend

    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    TurboTax said they could load my refund on NetSpend so I signed up for it and it has become my bank. When there’s no money in there, they don’t overdraft me $35 at times and I find that extremely helpful. I’ve talked my wife into getting NetSpend too so we could transfer money back and forth. I also use it for direct deposit. About four years ago, I had to get a new card because some money mysteriously topped out my account. It didn’t leave the account, just went pending. I worked with their reps to get that resolved and they gave me a new card so I can access my money again. It was all nice and easy. I’m absolutely in love with NetSpend and I will never leave them.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Christopher,

    Thank you for your feedback! Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    I like the card. Days early deposits help me stay ahead in my bills. It's accepted everywhere. The only thing I don't like is being charged for every transaction especially where I got my card.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 14, 2016

    I only use Netspend for certain things because I’m starting to get upset with it. I wanted to transfer money but they told me that because I had a dispute from a year ago, I wasn’t allowed to transfer money out of my account so I'm not able to have money at times. That's why I’m thinking of canceling it. When I called customer service, there was a language barrier all the time and some of them didn't understand me talking.

    Besides getting my money two days early with NetSpend, I still get taxes taken out. The last time I had my money in that account, I paid $2.00 to buy something out of a store. At $2.00 to use my card is a bit too much. It's not secure with NetSpend too ‘cause I told them that someone called for my account and asked me my security questions. I tested them on several occasions as well and found that it was so easy to get in my account because they didn't ask me for anything aside from my name. Sometimes I'd want to transfer money and they'd go ahead and transfer my money worth the last deposit I had. For that, they wouldn't get the name, address or security code.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hi Bobbi,

    We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with your account. Please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    Netspend is very unprofessional & they stole my money. I had to report my card stolen & lost multiple times due to unauthorized charges & purchases. I called to dispute the charges which was 34000 dollars. They closed my account without me knowing then froze my online account so I couldn't get my evidence then they kept sending account updates about my disputes to the secured account which I didn't have access to. Then told me I was high risk & that I could never get a account with them. How am I high risk when someone was stealing my money so I'm being punished for disputing.

    Then told me they put the 3400 in the closed account & I would have to wait 10 business days for a check. Ok so how & why would they add my money to a account that is closed & that I don't have access to. Sounds weird. They told me they can do that but what sense does that make. Why should I have to wait on my money something that is mine, how can money even be put in a closed account - I just want my money. Shouldn't have to wait 10 business days. I even offered to pay the fees for them to send my money through Fedex or UPS overnight or at least less than 10 business days or if I could get it put in another account. They said they can't do that.

    Ok so let me get this right. They can add all my funds to a closed account, cancel my account without telling me & send me updates to a closed account secured inbox - sounds fishy to me & impossible. All I want is my money. This is stressful & I have bills & a disabled child who needs his medicine & I need my medicine as well. Thanks to Netspend I can't get either. Need food, need gas. How hard is it you send my money through UPS or Fedex if I'm offering to pay the fees. I want my money that's it.

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    Response from Netspend

    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    Order some shoes for 100.04 dollars and come to find out they were fake and so was the number. Tried to return them but no response so I called you guys and you said you would get on. You respond by saying by July I should hear something and now you said by October so I'm just waiting. I trust you guys will handle it? Thank you. God bless you?

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I didn't like the way the banks work to where my money doesn't hit my account immediately and the transactions where it's taking 24 to 48 hours just to come out. So I got a NetSpend card and I like the fact that everything is immediate. If my checking account hits Friday morning through bank transaction, I get my check early, like a Wednesday or Thursday when using NetSpend. When I do a transaction, like a debit or credit card, it goes through immediate and it gives me an instant update of the money left in my account. I also receive a text message every morning regarding my account balance and I can do online banking so I don't need to actually wait on somebody. I like NetSpend a lot.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello William,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our card. We strive to create features and tools that will benefit our valued customers. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    NetSpend was reasonable with I think $5 per month for the ATM and the use at the groceries stores of the debit card, compared to others charging way too much. With NetSpend, I've been able to manage my finances better and feel that my personal information is more secure. I use the card for purchases, gas and everywhere, and I am able to withdraw money through HCB grocery store, which is like Albertsons. I can also go to Walmart, which is convenient because they let me withdraw an additional $100 on top of what I purchased and I like that. However, when I tried to set it up to make purchases and pay bills online, I found out that it will take 30 days for it to get processed and that’s a little bit too long.

    Another issue was when I called the customer service, the prompts weren't right and I would have to figure it out myself. I think NetSpend has to go back and review all that and redo it for the customers because when I called the 1-800 number, it says option 1, 2, 3, and 4. I kept on pressing 0 to get an operator and it would kick me out and say "Bye"! So, I had to start all over again and I was on like that for 30 minutes until I figured to press 1 – "Lost and Stolen", and that's when I got an operator. Then one of the customer service reps said that when it’s very busy, the line will kick me out and say "Bye". I find that not convenient right there. I went online too, to ask a question and I couldn't get any answer. So that’s the only problem, but otherwise, it’s a great card.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Julia,

    Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear you are having problems getting in contact with customer service. Please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com so we can rectify this situation.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 11, 2016

    This card has helped me so much, it has given me security knowing that my money is safe and don't have to carry cash. I tell all of my friends about it and I appreciate that NetSpend pays me several days earlier than the first of the month.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 10, 2016

    I've had NetSpend for over 10 years now and got it at the time when I was having problems with regular banks and a prepaid card would be better for me because I really didn’t like writing checks. A card that only allows me to spend what I have is perfect. There were only two that I knew of back then: AccountNow and NetSpend, and I actually have both. With NetSpend, I like the fact that I get my checks earlier and that is one of the reasons why I stayed with them. I do like the overdraft protection but I seem to use it a little too much, so I’d be able to spend it after a while. I've used the card to pay bills or make online purchases and I haven’t had any problems. At one point, I had problems in renting a car but now most car rental places accept it.

    I use the direct deposits and it's easier and less cumbersome. I get charged a lot to go to reload in the places where I go. Whenever I call the customer service, they’re very, very helpful. I had one problem before but I still got what it was that I was looking for after speaking with a supervisor. I have no intentions of leaving NetSpend anytime soon and I’ve actually recommended them to several friends. It's been a good business.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 9, 2016

    I've been a NetSpend card holder for almost 5 years now and am very pleased with the services they provide. I've had to call Customer Service maybe 3 times total and every time I get great service and a prompt response! I love getting my direct deposit 2 days earlier and if I'm low on funds I can even overdraft a little with no penalty fees! I live close to 2 Check Cities, so if I have to load my card, or withdraw a large amount, I never have to go out of my way! Did I mention their low monthly fees? You just can't beat it. I'll never use a mainstream banking institution again; I'll never have to stand in those long lines again, either. I've turned on a few friends to NetSpend and they love it, too!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 9, 2016

    I was surfing the web about four or five years ago and I came across the NetSpend card. I liked what they offered so I applied for it. Ever since then I had no issues with it. I've had my card for about four or five years now. I get a text right away after a purchase telling me the balance. I manage it from there. I went over my limit twice but I wasn't charged the $15 because they gave me enough time to put the money back on the card. My personal information is very secure as well. It's very convenient to use my card for online purchase and pay bills. The NetSpend card is a great asset for me and it's a great experience. I'd recommend it. I got two or three family members who also have the card too.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    Billing Customer service rep was very nice.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    When I call Customer Service, they give me very good information and services. I'm very happy with all the support.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I have NetSpend for years. I'm not going anywhere. They're the best.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I think that NetSpend prepaid is a very excellent way to bank for me and others. I love the way their system works. They have been great. I love do business with them. I would recommend them to friends, employee. I have three daughters that at about times need a little financial help, but they each live in other part of the country. Netspend's system allows me to transfer money to them in a blink of an eye. I just love netspend.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    When I moved, I didn’t have a bank account and needed to cash my check. I went to a check cashing place and they had NetSpend, so I had them throw it on there because it was cheaper. And that’s what I’ve been doing ever since. I'm using NetSpend for about nine years now. It's pretty convenient. I really like the text message on my balance, it keeps me up-to-date so I don’t overspend and that really helps a lot. I also like getting my paycheck a day earlier than everybody else. Everybody else gets their check on Friday morning; I get mine on Wednesday night. So while everybody else is waiting to get their check, I’ve already spent mine.

    However, their customer service overseas was hard to understand and didn’t know what they were doing. I get a big 401k loan every two years, and this year it was $17,000. I do a bunch of stuff when I get this loan, like home improvements or buy stuff for myself or go on vacation, and it takes a month or two to spend. I tried to get the money deposited in NetSpend from Fidelity and they didn’t want to let it go through and so I had to call the customer service.

    Customer service gave me the wrong account number and phone numbers. I fought with them for a week trying to get this money deposited in my account that Fidelity had tried to send. I waited four days then they called me back and said it was too late. They already sent the money back so I couldn’t get my money deposited. It really screwed me up because I needed that. I had people scheduled to come and do yard work, and I had to put them all off and completely screwed up their schedules as well as mine. It was a big wreck.

    So I had to start another bank account and have the check sent to me. It took me two weeks to get the check and then it took another 10 days for the check to clear. It took me another month to get my money because NetSpend could not have it deposited. It was a very bad experience and I was very frustrated with it. I’m gonna be doing the loan every two years, so now I can’t use the NetSpend account, which means I got to go to another bank and open one. I might as well change my whole direct deposit to the bank if they’re gonna be treating me good enough. But other than that, I’ve been very happy with NetSpend.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I have direct deposit and recently I noticed that my overdraft protection had been removed (child support payments became sporadic). I started receiving payments and went online in June to reactive it. There was $298.88 deposited in June. I attempted to make a small purchase last night and was declined (deposit would be posted in a few hours). I called your agent and was informed that I needed to make another deposit, so why is the feature active if you can't use it? 07/06/2016 $98.66 direct deposit, 07/07/2016 $100.16 direct deposit (this on may not have posted yet).

    "You are currently opted-in to the optional Overdraft Protection service. Please note, you may only use this service if you are receiving recurring direct deposits to your Card account and your status is "Active", meaning you have met the other eligibility requirements for the service. Please check below for your current status. Your current status is: Not Active. Next Direct Deposit is required by: None. Minimum Direct Deposit Required is $200.00 or more every 30 (thirty) days."

    This make absolutely no sense and I can't get a straight answer from anyone.

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    Response from Netspend

    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I really love that my monthly paycheck always comes early.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    Being a Netspend card holder is GREAT! I get my direct deposits a day sooner. And even though it's just a day sooner it has helped out a lot paying my car payment on time, my household bills and even being able to enjoy a family vacation. My money has been there when I REALLY need it. And I LOVE it. So I would definitely recommend Netspend to friends and family. You just can't go wrong with Netspend.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I enjoy the convenience of my card and have been a customer for 8 years. The best part is every transaction that is made on my card is texted to me on my phone. So it is very easy to keep track of my balance and I get my social security two days early.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    NetSpend has been great, log in money around 28 or 29th of each month.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I am a NetSpend acct holder and I am extremely happy they are available because it gives me a chance to pay my rent online.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    A really great customer service rep. I love the anytime alerts.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Had problems with transferring from one account to my prepaid card. NetSpend checked and reviewed everything and the issue was not with my card. They were very helpful, professional and very courteous.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    On 6/23 I received a text for a charge of $9.82, only info was a help.com link that got me nowhere. I called customer service to get a name or number so I'd remember what I ordered. I said, "I probably made the charge. Could you tell me who this is. Don't want to cancel my card, just want to know who it's to." The CS rep said, "Too late, I already did." I about died! I said, "NO, You can't cancel my card, my life depends on THAT card!" I had gotten paid the night before, car pay coming out the next morning, everything! After a supervisor and a hour later, a new card would be there in 5-7 business days and cash at Wal-Mart. Needless to say 10 business days later still no card. Sad part is my vacation started 7/2 and I couldn't confirm my hotels so vacation was home alone. Better customer service is needed, they need to listen before reacting.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Jennifer,

    Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with your account. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com. Or send us a secure inbox message through your online account center.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    The only perks about this card is you get your money faster than you would with any other card. But all the hidden taxes and fees and charges are crazy. I will be switching to h&r block card asap. Can't take these hidden fees anymore!

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Charlene,

    Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with your account. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I submitted a dispute regarding claim **, reference number **. A transaction occurred on 07.02.16 in the amount of 29.95 that was not authorize by me. It cause my account to go into the negative. I spoke to at least two representatives who assured me the request will go to the investigative department and would be resolved by 07.18.16.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I recommend a card to everyone I come across! I love this card. You guys make it sooo convenient to use. Keep up the great work!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    NetSpend is a great way to keep other info secure. When the prepaid load cards have issues, it really creates havoc. There are things about the card one needs to know which are not explained. When the system is running the way it should it is a great way to spend. Adding money is a different story!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I am well pleased with NetSpend customer experience. I was given a call directly from NetSpend as they notice that there was something going on with my account. They immediately closed that account. From there NetSpend directed me to open up another account. I must say, that on a scale from 1 to 10. I would give NetSpend an 11 which is over and beyond excellent. Yes, I plan to open up another account with them because they are just that good.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I enjoy and love NetSpend card because it has good plans and it totally help me in my budget and the most thing I like is when I go overdrawn it won't go thru the limit I have in my card and I want to say is I try my hardest not to go overdrawn but is hard when I need something or my child need something. But I just want to say I am sorry for all my overdrawn all the time... and I'll stick to you guys forever. NetSpend, thank you!

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I have held and used my card for a couple of years now, since my husband passed away. It really is a benefit. I won't leave home without it. It helps me to stay on track.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    This is the best prepaid card in United States. Customer service is the greatest the get to work on when you have problems or question immediately. They work!

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    Price

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    The only drawback I have is getting charged for taking money out whether it be taking out some at a bank (US Bank) or taking some out at a store like Wal-Mart or any other place like that. It does not seem fair to charge us twice.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Your company advertised that a $20.00 referral award would be issued to me and the new customer upon signing up. The new customer did apply, was approved. However neither I nor that person have received the $20.00 referral award as promised. Your company wants new customers but don't want to adhere to their promises as a company.

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    Response from Netspend

    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I had an issue with something I ordered never being received. I emailed support the details and my refund was there within hours. Super fast response time. I never have an issue with my card either. This has to be the best company I've ever dealt with. Thank you!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    NetSpend has been great for me. I have no issues at all with net spend, very reliable and courteous. Great company to help people out. Thanks net spend for all you do.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I have used NetSpend for over ten years. I have been satisfied with the experiences I have had. Any issue I have had has been resolved promptly and to my satisfaction.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Cheryl,

    Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services. Your positive feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well.

    Thanks NetSpend,

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Since Social Security no longer has any "paper checks" as per our telephone interview Jan.2016. A direct deposit debit credit card is to be set up, as of date my NetSpend card has yet to reflect the payment results. Last notification SSA May 10, stated it usually takes 1-2 months to change. Therefore "you will receive $765.00 for May 2016 around June 8, 2016. After that you will receive $765.00 on or about the second Wednesday of each month."

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I never had a chance to use it but once and never received one in mail.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Lacey,

    Please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com. Or send us a secure inbox message through your online account center.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    My NetSpend card has been great for the times when I'm in a bin... easy to load up at many locations and makes my life so much easier. I would definitely recommend getting one.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Netspend has been a very convenient card for me. It allows me to put money on it, then transfer that into my checking account. And my bank is very far from me. I use to mail and money order in to them or have my son deposit it. Now all that inconvenience is a thing of the past. I would definitely recommend a Netspend card to family and friends and you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I have had my NetSpend card for about 4 months now and all I can say is Amazing. I use my card to get my pay directly deposited and I use my card every day. I utilize the Savings Account as well as ATMs and withdrawal from banks. There is nothing I can't do with this card that anyone else can do with their card. Customer service is always there to offer support if needed which is seldom to never. My fiance also has one and she Loves hers as well. In closing NetSpend makes my life so much easier with the ease and convenience of my card. I love the fact that I have it set up to notify me every time I use my card so nobody can use it without me knowing. I could go all day but I have to work. So God Bless and have a Great Day.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Card has been great ever since I got it back in 2013. I like it because that was my first time experience any time alerts which is a great feature for me, because it informs me of anything that is posted or removed from my account. And their overdraft protection is great. I just don't seem to get any rewards for using my card. Card is great. Thanks.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Well this card has many fees--withdrawing fees are horrible. Sign up with a program for 9 dollars and it reduce to 5 dollars a month and I can do as many transactions that I want? Tried to take 30.00 out my acct on 7/5. Had 33.00. I got 20.00. Not right.

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    Response from Netspend

    Hello Gianna,

    We regret to hear about the issues you experienced with your account. Please feel free to contact us at social@netspend.com. Or send us a secure inbox message through your online account center.

    Thank you, NetSpend

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    My card comes in very handy and seeing that my credit score isn't the greatest it's awesome to not have to be concerned about a credit check. I like being able to pay bills online or over the phone.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    This is the best card ever. Love it.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    NetSpend has been the best prepaid card I have ever had. They are right on top of every cent that is spent on my card and I get notifications every time there is activity on my card. I for one have never had a card company do this and this is what I love about this card.

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    Price

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I like being able to have a card I can use to purchase things online. The cost to add money to card I can understand, but to charge an additional $1.00 for placing an order (from doTerra) I feel is wrong. I continue to use the card.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Great for a trip. My granddaughter went out of state to a basketball camp. The card proved to be the best way for her to purchase food or other items that she needed. When she needed more, we simply added more to the card.

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    Hello Williadean,

    Thank you for the 5 star rating! We are excited to hear that you are very happy with our services.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I love NetSpend, the rates and all. I hope they keep up the good work.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Your customer service is incompetent and can't process calls and request. If I didn't have my paycheck coming to this account I would cancel this card.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    For the past five years, I have been in the battle for life. Five years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. And thru treatment the insurance company that I had requested that some of the treatment would not be covered. And having the Netspend card I could order medication with my card, and it was accepted online, or at the pharmacy, at the chemotherapy center or at the grocery store. AND since I have direct deposit the overdraft protection assured I make until next paycheck. Thank you Netspend.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I cannot express properly my praise for the way I have been treated in the management of my account. The Netspend customer service people have been extremely helpful and efficient in their handling of my concerns and questions. I have recommended many people to utilize their services and will continue to do so.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I've had the PayPal prepaid card for several years now, and this card had been great!! I never have overdrafts, only a few fees (monthly account fee and atm withdrawal fee). I can set budgets and even earn bonus money when I shop with preferred retailers! I get paid early with direct deposit and they keep my money secure. I can't complain!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I love NetSpend. I get my paycheck early and I have overdraft protection which really works when I need gas for my car.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    It helped me pay my bills and get the things I needed to get when I needed it.

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    Punctuality & SpeedEase of Use

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    Easy to use. Easy to load. Direct deposits are quick and very easy to get done. Very happy with my account.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    My experience with the NetSpend card has been a very good one. I highly recommend. It is one of the best prepaid cards I have ever used. With all the uncertainties in life it is nice to know that I have a sense of security with NetSpend MasterCard. They have a Live 24 hours 7 days a week customer resolution specialist. And it's back by the MasterCard hundred percent satisfaction guaranteed. Which is one of the most secured and reliably back credit card. Thank you NetSpend for allowing us to be part of your best family.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I had heard horror stories about debit cards. But I decided to go with NetSpend and got really amazing customer services and helpful answers to all of my questions. NetSpend set up alerts for me and provide instant tracking information... Yep, I had to say a good word for NetSpend because they deserve it. Ohhh by the way, my kind words are my own... no strings attached or obligation.

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    Hello Harry, Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that we are able to assist you with all your banking needs. We strive to make it easy for our customers to manage their funds anywhere with ease. Your feedback also helps us to recognize the work that we are doing well. Thank you, NetSpend.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    My daughter LaPorsche ** had her debit card used by Jason ** who didn't have the authorization to use her card while she was being treated at the hospital which she filed a police report to have her money refunded back to her. I have her as an authorized user on one of my accounts with you all. She has also did what was told for to do to dispute those unauthorized charges on her card. You all were suppose to have investigated the charges within a certain time frame that was told to her and she still hasn't received her money about 2 weeks ago and you ask me how have you helped my family.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    It's good. It gives me my balance and my money is put early.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I wish it could be easy to load up a picture on a card. Every time I try won't let me.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2016

    I’m happy with NetSpend. I like it because you can get your SSI and social security retirement money on it days earlier than government cards so you can pay bills and don’t have to worry about it being shut off. I can go to the grocery store and can check on what my spending on groceries is. I don’t have to have to carry a whole lot of money in my pocket for it. When somebody says that I haven’t paid, I can call and know immediately if somebody used my card because I get messages via text and email. I get notified when it’s been used for. I got some kind of double receipt. I seldom use reload locations now since I move from Arkansas but there are many places where I can like Wal-Mart and Speedway. It’s convenient for me.

    I also had a few experience with it but I don’t blame the whole thing for that. I got two NetSpend cards which belong to my daughter’s account. I have a trouble with one of them, which is my card having overdraft but it is the one that’s on my check. My daughter’s card was stolen and I had to call four times to get her passcode set-up. They sent this card out but it got lost in the mail. Now I’m trying to get money transferred from it into my card but it has a $10 charge.

    I usually try to take care of everything online but every time I have to call, their reps are rude every time. When this fraud case was going on, they were supposed to send me a card out but they turned around and they started snapping off, “Well, it’s your own fault. If you hadn’t given the number out”. I used the card for buying a pizza. Apparently, they put some stuff off of it and I come to find out when I called the place that they had ordered from, the account had not only my credit card but 15 other people’s credit card. NetSpend just kept going saying, “Well, there’s nothing we can do about it. There’s nothing we can do about it. There’s nothing we can do about it”. The guy spent $600 of my money at Foot Locker. NetSpend said, “We’re not responsible. You should have known better.” They said blatant words like that. Nevertheless, I still recommend NetSpend.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    I've been with NetSpend for a year or two now. They're a few days early on their check with direct deposit and reloading is a simple process. I don't use ATMs because it costs too much but I use NetSpend's reload location near me. They also do cash back and the overdraft feature helps too. I feel comfortable using my card and it always functions. Moreover, their customer service staff are always helpful even though sometimes I get a few I don't understand, which is difficult. I've had this about one out of every three times I call. Sometimes I just hang with it or ask for the supervisor to get it over and make it easier. But usually it's pretty quick and they usually answer the questions.

    I had some problems with NetSpend however. I went to use my card once since I was buying a car. I had to use the ATM, but it wouldn't let me pull out more than $200 so I had to do it twice. I guess one of the times I hit the wrong number and for some reason it said I reported my card stolen. They said that I had to have my personal information to be able to report the card stolen. But I never reported it stolen. I was using the ATM at the exact same time it was allegedly reported stolen. But still they canceled both my cards, I don't know why or how, so I had to wait.

    Also, NetSpend hasn't given us the $20 each for when my wife bought a card through their referral process. We gave them my wife's referral ID, which they sent in an email. And once the card is activated and has $20 on it, we were supposed to get $20 each. I did everything they said twice and argued with them three different times about it but I still have not earned the referral. It's about two months now so I just gave up.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    I was given a NetSpend card as a gift card. When I tried to activate it online I kept getting an error mess, it would not accept my chosen pin number. When I called to activate it I was asked for my SS#. There is no reason for a gift card to request a SS#. When I refused to enter my SS# I was hung up on. CRAP what do I do with an unusable NetSpend card? I would love to know why I would be charged to use it. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM NetSpend. it is a ripoff.

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    Apologies for our delayed response. We'd like the opportunity to investigate your issue. Please send an email to socialsupport@netspend.com and provide your full name, the email address associated with the account, the best phone number to reach you, and a detailed description of the issue. Please also mention that you reached out to us on Consumer Affairs. Thank you!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    My NetSpend experience has always been great. I got NetSpend through one of the tax programs - it was what was offered to load my tax return on to. Ever since then my paychecks get deposited in my NetSpend card. It's a lot easier, and I can easily check to see how much money I have on my account and don’t have to worry about overspending. I use my NetSpend card for everything. I use the direct deposit option frequently, and it's easy to find a reload location. In fact, the local Walmart here does it. I haven’t had to call NetSpend for anything. Everything I had to do has been online. I ordered a new card, and it was done online.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    I needed some place to deposit my pension check but I didn't want to go through a bank because it’s a lot of hassle. So I just put it in NetSpend and I can get to my money easy. It's there a couple of days ahead of time and it just fits my needs because I'm retired. When the check gets there, I get my money orders that I have to send out to and I just give them the card number to some of them and they take the payment off. I got three different payments that come directly off the card. That way I don't have to worry about it getting late or lost in mail, and I've had a lot of problems with that in the past. The money is right there and all I got to do is go to the ATM and get it.

    NetSpend is hassle-free unless you got an ATM machine that doesn't want to act right. Most of the time, I don't have any problem at all. However a couple of times it said I had one balance and then when I called they said I had another. Since I don’t have to have cash on me, I can go to McDonald's and get something to eat and use my card. If I need to know a balance, all I do is text a certain number and within half a minute I get the answer back. I don't have to wait, call, talk and give something. It's a lot more practical and safer practice.

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    Customer ServicePriceOnline & App

    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    When I started receiving some money I wanted to have it onto my NetSpend card through direct deposit. I've had it since 2009 and so far it's been pretty good. I still have a direct deposit that comes on there, however, I had a problem receiving my social when I was in the Philippines for a year and a half. I had to call them up from there, had to use my WiFi and to really pray and hope that I had a good connection to talk to them and verify that I'm the one receiving it. I had to do that every month which sometimes can be a pain.

    Right now I'm on a budget and I have to be careful. I'm also not trying to get things on credit. And with NetSpend, not having cash is a benefit. However, it depends on where you go. Pretty much everywhere in the US now they swipe the card but some places, like in the Philippines, they didn't have a lot of places you could swipe the card. But I used it in the ATM machine to get money and it was okay like that. However, it costs more to have the US dollar turned into pesos and for the use of the machine. It looks like a double whammy. But it's good when I go to a store and they ask if I want cash back. I can get a few extra bucks to carry and not just the cards.

    I also use it to pay bills or make online purchases and it's convenient. However sometimes these places that you have encounters with, like a cleaner for your computer, if you use it for one week which they have a special that only cost $12. Then when you want to cancel it the place doesn't have a phone number where you can actually talk to a person to let them know and then their website isn't user-friendly. When you try to cancel it, they go ahead and give you your prescription for a whole year then take your money.

    That happened to me last month and I didn't like that at all. They made me go in the hole with NetSpend overdraft. It was less than $2 overdraft because this so-called website cleaner didn't have a phone number. Plus they went through PayPal which I had on the other card with my social and that card didn't have enough money. So they went to NetSpend and took it. I told PayPal that I want that money back on that card. I wasn't happy. The credit card should make sure that the cardholder is the one making the transaction, not the other people on the other end making the transaction. If the card people can do that, that'll be great. They will somehow let you know that this website is requesting this much money from your card and ask if they should do it or not. They should let the cardholder make the decision.

    I have heard other people say they don't like NetSpend but maybe they're not doing something right. Once you understand how they work, they are pretty good because they really want to make sure that your money is safe and that you are the one who is getting your money, not somebody else. They really do try to protect your money.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    I couldn’t get a traditional bank account before and NetSpend was the most common check cash in place in Washington DC. It was convenient so I got them. Getting my direct deposit two days early always helps. I also like the fact that I know how much money I currently have without having to worry about spending more than I have. I pay bills and make online purchases all the time. The only thing that’s not convenient is I can't use it for our bike share program as well as Uber and Lyft because it’s considered a prepaid debit card. Nonetheless, their reps were good. It has been a good experience.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    I've had my NetSpend card for 5 years, never any problems, & when I didn't have the funds my purchase still went through. Nothing but good things to say about NetSpend. Thank you NetSpend.

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    Netspend Company Information

    Company Name:
    Netspend
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    TSS
    Year Founded:
    1999
    Address:
    PO Box 2136
    City:
    Austin
    State/Province:
    TX
    Postal Code:
    78768-2136
    Country:
    United States
    Fax:
    866-358-0526
    Website:
    www.netspend.com