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The Walmart MoneyCard is a prepaid banking card. The card includes a variety of features such as cash back rewards at Walmart.com, Walmart Fuel Stations and Walmart stores. The card has no fees at Walmart locations, and it has a mobile app that lets you track your purchases and deposit funds into your account.
Visit www.walmartmoneycard.com- Cash back on Walmart purchases
- 2% APY annually
- Up to four free family accounts
- No fees only at Walmart locations
- Numerous fees
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Reviewed June 29, 2017
Overall it's a very good choice in banking alternatives. However I think that the $20 minimum plus the load fee can be a little hard to deal with. It should be ok to load more like $10. And even when you sign up for direct deposit it still tries to get you to sign up for direct deposit... Too many emails. I do like how easy it is to keep up with and how low the fees are.
Hi Maryann,
We truly appreciate the feedback and want to thank you for being a loyal Walmart MoneyCard customer.
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 28, 2017
They blocked me out of my card, made me send paperwork to a Pasadena P.O Box just to NOT confirm what address they mailed my new card to. It has been 1 month since I have been able to access my funds. Every time I call they put me on long holds or hang up on me. I called them 6 times this evening and have been hung up on every time. They are unprofessional, Rude, Disrespectful, Childish and unreliable. This is unreal. What company allows this to happen to customers? What type of Call Center are they running? I WANT MY MONEY OUT OF THIS ACCOUNT NOW!
Hello Daniel,
We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 27, 2017
On 6/27/17, I attempted to make an electronic check deposit through the Walmart Money Card App. This was a check from my employer made out to me on a corporate Bank of America account. I received an email that the check was declined. I called customer service three times trying to figure out the problem. None of the customer service representatives could tell me specifically why the check was declined. I was able to go physically cash the check with no problem. Further and upon investigating, Bank of America never declined the check. It was Green Dot Bank (owner of the Walmart Money Card) who refused to honor the check for no valid reason. I understand the need to protect against possible fraudulent checks. However and again, this was a corporate check. Green Dot Bank could have electronically verified the check within minutes. Instead of appropriately verifying the check, they just declined to honor the check. Very poor customer service.
Hi David,
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Reviewed June 26, 2017
On June 23 I received an email from Green Dot to confirm that I had changed the security questions on my Walmart MoneyCard. It also gave the IP address from which the request was sent, which was **. I live in Richland Center WI, and that is not my IP address, nor did I change my security questions. It was a no response email, so I called Walmart MoneyCard to make a report and to find out what my transactions were. I was unable to access my account on the Walmart MoneyCard site, because someone had changed the username and/or password.
I was told I had 23 cents on my card and the last transaction was $76. The balance on my card had been $76.23, so someone had stolen $76 off of my card. I reported it stolen to the customer service representative automated system (wasn't able to speak to anyone personally). They said that they would send me a new card and cancelled the current one. I'm very careful about how I use my card, which I only use for online shopping and only to legitimate sites, such as Amazon and Sephora. I don't give out information to email requests, nor do I shop on questionable websites. How can I prevent such a thing from happening again. How can I trust Walmart MoneyCard again??
Hi Brenda,
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Reviewed June 26, 2017
I had a Walmart MoneyCard since January. I liked the options that this card had, especially being able to do bill pay online and order paper checks. First issue I had was a bill payment that was never sent to the correct biller. I contacted the biller and they never received it, although I had all of the information correct. Walmart MoneyCard never credited that money back into my account and I had to pay the biller, AGAIN. Second MAJOR issue. They cancelled my account, without prior notice. I have $400+ sitting in my account with absolutely no way access to it. I cannot get a live person on the phone, as I've tried for DAYS now. They will STEAL your money. Stick to a Netspend or PayPal prepaid account.
Hi Toddrann,
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Reviewed June 23, 2017
I bought this MoneyCard for direct deposit for my checks, went online to register and activate it just to be told the card will not accept reloads or direct deposits. All direct deposits will be sent back to sender. I just got it. And worse the number they give you is ALL AUTOMATED WITH NO ACTUAL PERSON!!! I need an actual person to talk to about this not some automated service. If I could give it no stars I would. Just wasted money on a good for nothing card I cannot even use.
Hi Stephen,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart Moneycard, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work together to resolve your concern. Please contact us directly so that we may assist you further.We look forward to hearing from you,
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 23, 2017
It took over 2 hours... They ended up giving me the full amount back in cash and not crediting it to my credit card or my debit card. And they kept my receipt. It was the store assistant manager Jen, a customer service manager Beverly, and another customer service manager Debbie and two different employees, one named Matt and another woman at the customer service desk that I couldn't see her name tag because of her hair to finally come up with a solution of just giving me cash back.
Apparently the young man Matthew who originally rang me up put it in under some kind of special order or something like that which means he totally screwed up. So it wasn't even showing as a transaction in their computers yet. So they weren't able to issue me a refund is what they kept telling me. And I said, "Oh yes you are. It was this store, this man, these credit cards and I just did it..." So it took two employees and three managers two hours to finally give me a reimbursement. Only after the assistant store manager, Jen, and customer service manager, Beverly, verbally assaulted me and then the customer service manager, Beverly, grabbed my phone. I have never been treated this poorly in my life of Living in a retail store. I have the photo of Beverly grabbing my phone and I have made a police report with the White Lake Police.
Inexcusable employee behavior... especially for management! Beverly needs to be fired and so does Jen. They both very calmly could have told me not to take their photograph instead of yelling at me and grabbing for my phone out of my hand. That is assault from both of those employees exclamation point. And Matthew needs to lose his job because he completely tried to pull a scam either on me or on the company. Because for a transaction to have printed a receipt and yet not show up in the computer system leads me to believe something very fishy goes on at Walmart when you make an expensive purchase!!! No trust in Wal-Mart's sneaky business and no respect for their ABUSIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Hi Maureen,
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Reviewed June 22, 2017
I damaged my card and they put a hold on my account for 7 days rather than just issue me the same card with the same number. Now I have no access to my money. This is the poorest customer service that I have seen in my almost 50 years on Earth. I won't recommend this stupid card to anyone. I wish I could give a 0.
Hi Kenneth,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart Card but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Updated review: July 10, 2017
After a waiting period as Walmart MoneyCard indicated I was credited back the full refund plus $10 courtesy credit I am very satisfied and and shocked they my situation was taken serious and handled in a timely manner!!
Original Review: June 21, 2017
I contacted customer service immediately when I notice that $515.12 was debit from my card without my authorization. I was told that I would have to wait a long 10 day process without my funds when I was due to make a payment to something that was urgent. I am very unhappy that Wal-Mart MoneyCard does not have a better way to handles these disputes. I get over $5000 deposited onto this card every month. It makes me feel completely uneasy with my money in the hands of a company that is not protecting the consumer. I am now force to find somewhere else to have my paychecks sent to. I need to feel and know I can rest asleep at night knowing that I will not have to wake up to fraudulent charges.
Hi Lia,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 21, 2017
I am traveling in Colorado. My daughter, in Corpus Christi, Texas needed to go shopping for her and her 4 year old son before payday. I tried ordering an ecard from Walmart.com while she waited in the parking lot. What BS! She sat in the parking lot for an hour. My Credit is good and my bank account is full. Walmart is a joke! I contacted corporate. Really! I tried two to three times with my Credit Card(s) and even tried through my PayPal account, monies verified before Walmart verifies to purchase an ecard. I will NEVER spend a dime in Walmart again! Boo Walmart.
Hi Katherine,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart Card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Reviewed June 21, 2017
My problem is with the online Bill Pay options. I started to incur issues when they redesigned their website and my account has never been the same since with no resolve. ALL of my "past billers" were deleted, when I go to "add a new one or Add a biller" it will NOT save. Under Existing biller I get a red highlighted error message saying, "Hmm. Something's not right. Please try again later." Under "Scheduled payments" there are only 12 of my reoccurring billers - where I cannot edit or update information, I can only delete the biller. Under "Pay a bill" I get the same red highlighted error message of “Hmm. Something's not right. Please try again later.”
I have been very patient from the beginning with all the so called new and improved website upgrades, however, it’s only been a nightmare for me. I have called customer service for a few months (sometimes I couldn't even understand the person’s accent), emailed customer service several times over the last few months. I've described the problems verbally, they told me to email pictures of the error messages. They gave instructions to delete browser history, clear cache, delete cookies, restart the computer, delete the app & reinstall. I have done all of their recommendations over and over again but nothing works.
The last email that I received on June 2, 2017 says, "We have completed reviewing your concern. The issue has been resolved and you may continue using your Card. If you have any further concerns, please call the number on the back of your card. Thank you. *This is an unmonitored mailbox. Please do not reply to this email." I am so frustrated and so done with this company!
Hi Tia,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
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Reviewed June 20, 2017
I had a stay with a hotel that accidentally overcharged me on May 26, 2017. On May 29th I called the hotel and they immediately fixed the problem and said it would be up to my card company when it's reversed. I called Walmart money card the same day and was told it would take till June 7th to reverse. June 7th came and I still didn't have the funds posted. By this time I was annoyed and pulled all my money off of the card.
I called again and was told it would take till June 9th. The funds posted on the 9th, however, when I went to withdraw it from the ATM, it froze in the processing portion and said it couldn't contact the institution and no money was dispersed. It still managed to remove the amount I was trying to withdraw from my balance. I went inside the bank and they told me it would be an issue with the card company. I called the company and they said there is nothing they could because it was still pending and it could take till June 17th to post. By this time I'm extremely pissed. I asked to speak up to supervisors, yet nothing could still be done until the pending was over. I was informed that if the pending did post that a dispute would need to be filed.
On June 13th the amount did post and I immediately called the card company to file the dispute. I went through that and sent the dispute form in on June 15. I got my confirmation email and that it would take a day to process. I called back in June 19th to check the status and was told it would take all the way to June 27th to finish being process. I don't understand why it's taking a month to get access to my own funds because of an error of the company's system. It's only about $300, but $300 is a lot when you're a young adult with rent to pay. I called back later in the day to see about getting a corporate email to make a formal complaint about the length of time it takes to get things processed, but was told there wasn't an email and was forwarded to the dispute specialist who also told me it would still take till June 27th.
I have had and used this particular card for 3 years, but have been a customer with this company for 5 years. This is this first time something like this has happened and at this point I feel I'm getting the runaround with "red tape". I completely understand there are policies and procedures for things, but there are also procedures for rent. You don't pay it, you get evicted.
Hi Brandon,
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Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 17, 2017
I emailed my signed dispute on June 6, 2017 with confirmation from Walmart via email that they received the dispute. I then get another email on June 13 from Walmart stating that I need to send a signed dispute. Well I emailed the exact same documents which were signed originally and resent the forms again on June 13.
Then I call on June 16 to get status and the operator (Chanda, employee id# **) states that Walmart started the dispute on June 13. I stated to her, "Why not on June 6?" She stated to me that they didn't receive anything from me on June 6. I said, "I confirmation from you on June 6 when I sent it that you received my dispute forms". She then kept saying that they didn't receive anything on June 6th. I then said, "If you didn't receive anything then how did you know that I emailed a dispute and you needed me to resend it again on June 13". She then stated that I needed to call and start a dispute. I told her that the website states that I can email my signed dispute forms which I downloaded from your website. She then said that you cannot do that. She said that I need to call and start a dispute before I send the dispute forms.
I then said, "Well that is not stated anywhere on your policy. Your policy gives me the option to email or mail the dispute form..." Anyway she obviously didn't know the policy and Walmart is now starting my dispute a week later which means that they have till June 27 to finish now. Obviously they are buying more time for themselves. I will be short on paying my bills because of this!! I have been a customer for years now and have direct deposit. Since they are not interested in settling my dispute, I have to look for another bank. Very disappointed customer!!!
Hi Roozbeh,
Our records show that you spoke with a representative from our office regarding your Walmart card earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 17, 2017
I bought a Walmart money debit card from Walmart. When I went to register the card it said it was invalid. So I tried calling customer service number on back of card, which is no help unless you have an active card. You cannot speak to a live person, tried calling numerous of times. Took the card back to Walmart where I purchased it and was told that I had to call the number on the back of the card. I could not get a refund of my money. I wrote to Green Dot about the issue, with a copy of the card and copy of the receipt. Have not heard back from anyone. $500 gone down the drain and this is horrible, because I am a single parent and need my money. I will look into legal action if I don't hear anything by next week. DO NOT buy those cards, they are a ripoff and a scam.
Hi Shawn,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Updated review: July 1, 2017
I received a message today to contact Green Dot customer support regarding difficulty I had with cancellation of the Wal-Mart money card. Natalie was very polite and helpful. She really knows the definition of customer service, and settled the issues I had quickly. Such a shame the automated system doesn't give an option to speak to a representative... I would never have been as frustrated as I was. Thanks, Natalie!
Original Review: June 16, 2017
I won this card as a prize. I was told I had to register it, so I did. I apparently made an error entering my social security number, so unable to access any way to cancel the card. I realized after I registered it was a money card that will charge me 5 dollars monthly. I don't want the card, I don't need the card. Every number for customer service will not help me, I'm supposing because I made an entry error in registration. I now have the permanent card (which I didn't want) and I imagine it will start accruing monthly charges. I am contacting the attorney general, BBB and Walmart now.
Hello Sandy,
Our records show that you spoke with a supervisor from our office regarding your WalMart Moneycard earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 15, 2017
I knew when I used my MoneyCard for the hotel room deposit that it could take up to 10 days for the deposit to be returned. On day 12 I contacted TINA in customer service who told me it would be released the next day. The next contact was with PAUL who conveniently became disconnected when I asked for a supervisor. I spoke with supervisor KAREN who placed me on a 2 minute hold 12 times so she could balance my account. I could clearly hear her running a tape. She says she needs to transfer me to an ACCOUNT SPECIALIST. When the ACCOUNT SPECIALIST came on she had no idea what was going on so I explained everything again. She told me the hotel had not released the deposit yet. I told her, "I have spoken with the hotel. I have a phone number you can call and yes they did release the deposit 10 days ago."
I have now been on the phone 54 minutes. She said she balanced my account and I am not due any credit. I said, "What happened to the $200.00 that has been pending for almost 3 weeks." I couldn't take it anymore. I asked for a manager. I was placed on hold then disconnected. Now my hour lunch is over. On my next break I check my account. VOILA. My money is back in my ACCOUNT. No one had the professionalism or just common courtesy to call and tell me or even apologize for the delay. Unfortunately because of poor credit habits on college this card is my only choice. As soon as I rebuild my credit I can't wait to put this thing thru the shredder. This is one of the poorest examples of ownership and customer service I have experienced. SAM WALTON would be heartbroken.
Hi Natasha,
Our records show that you spoke with a representative from our office regarding your Walmart card earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 14, 2017
I have been using a Walmart moneycard for at least the last 5 years, longer I believe. I have always used it for direct deposits, for paychecks and child support. On the first I went to an ATM to withdraw rent money and it would only let me withdraw $400. I got a message to call the card company, I did. I was told that there has always been a $400 limit for ATM transactions. I have always withdrawn my rent from an ATM, my rent has always been more than $400. So obviously there hasn't always been a $400 ATM limit per day! I have also noticed that I have been charged the $3 monthly fee that is supposed to be waived if the deposits total more than $1000 per month.
Last month my husband had paychecks each week that were $600 or more. Two paychecks alone knocked out the $1000 requirement to waive the fee. But on top of $2400 plus in pay, $481 was deposited for child support and $735 for my sons SSI for which I am payee. Three dollars isn't a huge deal, but when did policy change? Shouldn't I have been notified? When I called about not being able to withdraw the full amount of my rent and I told her I have always made large ATM withdrawals, she said it must have been a mistake that I was allowed to do that. It's been a mistake every month for years that I have been able to withdraw more than $400 per day from an ATM? Really, get it together!
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd like to have someone look into your account and assist you. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 13, 2017
I opened this account for the 25$ payday perk. I have had 4 direct deposits so far. Not seen the 25$. Called Walmart MoneyCard and they said, "Yes we see your deposits but will have to open a case." They tried every trick in the book to not give it to me from seeing if it was within the 60 day period whichever it was to seeing if I even had a direct deposit. So disappointed!!!
Hi Amber,
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Reviewed June 13, 2017
I the Walmart money card and so far my experience has been great. I have a huge complaint and problem with the way they handle unauthorized purchases. When you try to dispute a charge, you have to go through hell!!! You have to call them, then fill out this form and email it or mail back to them. The problem is, they won't contact you back!!! It takes sooo long to get it charged back to your account, unlike a bank that credits your account within 1 day. I think that it's unprofessional and not very reliable. I still haven't heard anything from them about my dispute, it's been 4 days. They Walmart truly need to revise their policy with disputes!!!
Hi Shemeaker,
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Reviewed June 12, 2017
Walmart has held over $500 hostage from us for several years. First they froze our active card with funds on it, then had us buy another card and said the funds could be moved over, but that never would work. Now I cannot even call in to speak with a person because the card is expired and it doesn't recognize my social security number and birthday combination.
Hi Jeanette,
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Updated review: June 26, 2017
Green Dot finally called with a resolution to this chaos today. The rep was very polite and apologetic for the inconvenience but in all the experience was uncalled for. I've had to open a second Green Dot account just to get my money back but it will be closed as soon as I can use the funds. Beware of the fine print on prepaid accounts.
Original Review: June 12, 2017
I have had a Walmart MoneyCard for several years with no issues or complaints, until last week. After a government payment was posted to my account after my husband's passing, who is on my account, Green Dot blocked my account leaving me no access to my money! They also rejected my direct deposit payroll check! I have NO access to money at all!!!! And with all of that, they tell me that the account will have to be closed regardless of the "review". The payment has been reversed and all they have left to do is issue me a refund check for the balance of the account. They do not call me with updates or act concerned at all when I call them. All they tell me is that it is being "reviewed". This is totally inconvenient for me and my children.
Hi Barbara,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 10, 2017
I purchased 2 visa gift cards and loaded $500 on to each. The first card was giving the cashier issues, so she voided the entry and it has been deducted from my credit card charges as a credit. The second charge went through but the second card was not activated properly (I think she tried to activate the bad card a second time). So, I am still out $500. I tried calling number on Walmart receipt but talking to a human being is impossible. I cannot enter the gift card information on the automated phone line or online since the card was never activated. Please help.
Hi Terry,
It was a pleasure speaking with you today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 8, 2017
I had a Walmart money card for almost a year and never had any problems UNTIL I deposited $135 dollars into the card. I decided to put gas in my card and then pay my phone bill. After putting gas in my car for $22 dollars, I called my phone company to pay my bill but my transaction got declined. To my surprise, I had an unauthorized charge of $75 dollar on my card. I called customer service and I spoke with to a representative from the Philippines. She explained that every time I use my card in a gas pump I was authorizing a $75 dollar retention fee to be charged on my account. She tried to make me believe it was my fault by saying that I had authorized the account to be debited. She said that the money was placed on hold because it was company policy to verify I had sufficient funds to cover for the gas purchase.
How can you put MY MONEY on hold. This is not a credit card, this is a prepaid card. If I have money on the card is because I PUT MONEY IN MY CARD. They couldn't do anything for me. They said that it would take 10 business days to get my money back. Needless to say, I had to call my phone company begging them to give me an extra day to make my payment. Not only you took my money away, but also your representatives had the audacity to tell me to go and ask money from a friend or family member to pay my phone bill. I also had another rep advised me to call Moneytree to get a loan to pay my phone bill. Mr Green Dot, I DO NOT need a loan. I NEED my money back ASAP. I asked a supervisor and a manager if the customers were aware of the $75 dollar hold fee but of course their response was NO. I asked if in their policies, procedures or agreements it specifies about this fee but obviously their answer was then NO.
At one of my MANY calls to customer service, I requested to speak to a supervisor and the rep placed me on hold and transfer me to a supervisor. I was placed on a 45 minute hold. That's how long it took a supervisor to answer the call. Not even once they broke their hold to advise me of the wait. At one point, I thought that the rep had just placed me on hold waiting for me to hang up. I'm just so disappointed. You guys took my hard earned money not realizing all the problems you guys caused. I had to go through the hassle of spending over 4 hrs on the phone one day and 3 hours the second day. I had to beg for a pay extension with my phone company and up to today, I DO NOT KNOW how I am going to pay my bill. I guess I have to go to a family member and explain the problem that I had and see if they can lend me money to pay my phone bill.
I don't know about you guys, but to me, it is a shame to ask my family members for money when I had the money to pay my bill but my money was taken by a corporation whom already charged me to cash my check and also charged me to load money onto my card. I requested a corporate number for me to call, but then again no one could provide me with one. Thanks to the internet, I was able to find these review for consumer affairs. I am not asking for a loan. I am not begging you for money. All I want is my hard earned money to be given back to me. Is that too much to ask? Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hi Pedro,
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Updated review: June 13, 2017
I have finally talked with a customer service representative, who was VERY helpful to me. I feel as though the issues with receiving my card have been taken care of. I appreciate the help and the quick response.
Original Review: June 8, 2017
My wallet was stolen on May 11th, 2017, I reported my card stolen on May 12th. My home address, that I used, is forwarded to a P.O. box, so I never received my cards. So, I called and reordered my cards on May 23rd, 2017. It is now, JUNE 8th, 2017, AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CARDS! Which has two of my paychecks deposited on them! I have talked to 6 different people, and they all have the same recorded speech that they give, which none of the information helps. So yeah, if and when I do receive my cards, I WILL NEVER USE WALMART MONEY CARD AGAIN!
UPDATED ON 06/21/2017: I have been going back and forth with Wal-Mart MoneyCard (Green DOT) since May 12th, 2017. My wallet was stolen so I cancelled my Wal-Mart MoneyCard, and ordered a replacement card. Being that my card first was cancelled, I thought I had to order another card for my paycheck to be deposited on. These cards were ordered twice and never received. So now I have two cards, somewhere, with MY money on them. To this day, June 21st, 2017, I have only received ONE of my cards, and just got that on June 19th, after contacting Green Dot, on Facebook. The other card is locked for unusual activity. Which was, MY PAYCHECK BEING DEPOSITED ONTO IT. I guess that's unusual activity.
So I was told, in order to have another replacement card sent out, I HAD TO MAIL a copy of my ID to them, in order for the block to be removed. There was no other way to send it to them, except by mail. So, I spent $7.00 dollars to get it there in two days. That was on a Tuesday, 6/13/2017. I got the tracking information that it was received on Thursday, June 15th, at 10:31 am. I called them yesterday and was told a supervisor would call me back, that same day. No call.
Today, I finally received a call from a supervisor, that made me feel like I was bothering her, about inquiring about MY MONEY. She told me they hadn't received my information, so I would have to email this same information, to them again. Then it would take one business day to take the block off my card, and THEN they would be able to send out a replacement card in 7 business days... THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS SITUATION I HAVE EVER BEEN IN! I've done EVERYTHING they have asked me to do. If I ever get my card, with MY money on it, I'm taking every cent off, and burning BOTH cards!!! #NeverAgain!!!
Hello Valerie,
It was a pleasure speaking with you today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 6, 2017
It took over a month for me to receive my personalized card, and I only had it for a day before it was suddenly canceled for no reason. When I called customer service, they claimed someone reported it stolen - it was not me! They claimed they would send a replacement card and I have now been waiting for over two weeks to receive it and it still isn't here. I have almost $3,000 of my hard earned money on this card that I can't even use. I have rent and bills that are due and have been unable to pay for anything for over 2 weeks because these people refuse to send me a new card. This problem needs to be fixed immediately, or I will be looking into a lawsuit.
Hi Jewel,
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble with your card. We'd like to have a customer specialist look into this further. We will reach out to you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. If there’s a better number to reach you on, please direct message it to us.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 6, 2017
I've been trying to use the mobile app to deposit a check. But it keeps saying my check is not eligible for photo check deposit, I don't know why and what type of check can I use to deposit money in my Walmart MoneyCard app, I hope to get a reply.
Hi Micheal,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 6, 2017
In March 2017, my card was fraudulently used to make purchases by someone outside of my home state. I reported the fraudulent issue to Walmart Money Card immediately upon discovering the incident. I filed a dispute and Walmart Money Card deactivated my card and issued another card. I was without use of my card for 10 days and completely out of funds for 14 days, until Walmart issued me a provisional credit for the 3 transactions that were fraudulently made. So dissatisfied with their lack of security and communication, I did not utilize my card after using all the funds were returned to me.
Now 2 months later, I decide to try using the card again to see a provisional credit reversal on my account that NO ONE from Walmart Money Card informed me would take place. When I contacted them regarding the transaction, they told me (paraphrasing) the dispute has already been resolved and they discovered that one of the vendors who were notified of the unauthorized transaction credited my account additional to the same amount WMC credited. Therefore, WMC reversed the provisional credit because the vendor credited my account. Nonetheless, WMC did not send any communication in the 2 months duration from their ONLY response to my dispute stating that the dispute was filed and completed.
So, now, today after reloading my card for the 1st time in 2 months, my available balance is short $54.07 because of WMC lack of attention to detail and lack of communication with the vendor. WMC stated that they will not credit me back my $54.07 because the dispute is closed. I think it's safe to say that Walmart Money Card are unapologetically the worst prepaid card service ever! How about they rollback their unprofessionalism and PROVIDE BETTER SECURITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Hi Sherraine,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 6, 2017
The worst customer service ever. I contacted Walmart MoneyCard on May 22nd because I have 2 transactions that was unauthorized transactions that I did not authorize, which was fraud. I block my card and requested a new replacement. The dispute department advise me that I would need to fill out a form from their site and that I would have a resolution within ten business days. If it take longer, then my account would be credited back while they are doing their investigation. I filled out the form and email it back to them.
Fast forward to today, I called the dispute department to get an update, and the only answer I received was, "We are still processing your dispute, and it will be completed by end of day today." Well end of day came and gone and still nothing. I called again after 8 pm, only to be told that it is still processing and that they don't know when I would received any credit back to my account. Nothing but lies and they don't live by anything that is in their own cardholder agreement. Worst company I ever dealt with. If someone steals or use your card without your permission, then you is ** out of luck. I will be destroying this card asap. ** Walmart MoneyCard.
Hi Renauldo,
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble with your card. We'd like to have a customer specialist look into this further. We will reach out to you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. If there’s a better number to reach you on, please direct message it to us.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 5, 2017
I got this card on suggestion from a Walmart employee, who told me there were no charges for using Walmart ATM or money services desk. But in reality there is a withdrawal fee, a processing fee, a fee to check balances. Complete load of crap. I have zero satisfaction with this card and I tell EVERYONE I can not to get this card. Better off just using cash or another debit. Only reason I have one is for direct deposits from work. And that will soon be done away with. I will never use this card or Walmart services again! Pile of crap!
Hi Stephen,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
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Reviewed June 3, 2017
I had lost my Debit Card on a recent trip and called the Walmart Money card Customer service number. The lady (Sue) was nice and said she would send me another card and the account would stay open so my car payment would go thru on time. Not more than two hours later I get an email saying my account was on hold for unusual activity. Well upon calling them back of course Sue was not there. Some guy named Juk was rude and he was the manager, supervisor and nobody else can help me. So now I'm stuck with no car payment and no money for at least 7 days. (My nephew had this same problem with Walmart and it took 2 months) I know they have their rules. But do not lie to me and shut off my account because I call to get a new card. And when I press #1 for English. Get me someone that really speaks it.
Hello Shane,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We’re glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 2, 2017
I have an unauthorized charge on my card which I have since canceled. I filled out and emailed the required claim/complaint form on 5.22.17 and still have had no response from Walmart Money Card! All I want is the money put back on my new card!
Hi Sharon,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further.
We look forward to hearing from you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed June 2, 2017
Recently I went to 6 Flags Great America but didn't get to stay. I was charged $25 for parking. I went to guest services who refunded me back $25 to my Walmart money card. When I went to check my account they first credited back the refund, but then took out the payment right after the credit. So I was never refunded back. I called Walmart money card to dispute this, no one ever contacted me back after they did a investigation.
I finally called only for them to tell me that the investigation wasn't approved. I sat and argue with Walmart's HORRIBLE customer service. The only thing the rep did was repeat the same info over and OVER. It was beyond annoying. She never answered my questions. She only repeated the same info over and over telling me to wait for the response letter. When I asked to speak to a sup she told me no that she was sup. After I got angry she hung up on me. I guess that's $25 lost. I will never recommend anyone to using this card. The customer service is absolutely horrible and pointless. If they can't do anything or handle anything over the phone why are they there???
Hi Gene,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
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Reviewed June 2, 2017
Visited an ATM where I attempted to withdraw $140.00. ATM experienced mechanical problem. Spit out a receipt stating the problem and to contact ATM Branch or customer service. I followed through on the above stated. Bank assured resolution as long as Walmart/Green Dot did their part (Obviously in corporate/bank America we the consumer are stupid and can't handle our own financial problems... Maybe it's we're not dumb enough hence the removal of the privilege to dispute things ourselves).
I filled out all dispute forms even including the ATM receipt stating it didn't dispense my money. Walmart/Green Dot assured me resolution by the 8th of May. It's now June 1st... Call after call, supervisor after worthless supervisor I'm still awaiting the return of my cash being held hostage. The bank whose ATM malfunctioned told me this situation is ridiculous. They've admitted fault and that Walmart/Green Dot have either not done their part or are being dishonest and have my money but are not returning it.
Walmart/Green Dot will not do anything for the consumer once they're wronged. Just today I was told they received the dispute outcome on May the 12th. It was found to be in my favor, but they don't know why I wasn't issued the refund. She needed to email the "Processing Dept" to find out why. Pretty sure that's code for "We need more BS reasons not to return your money" Department.
PLAIN AND SIMPLE. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST. I ASSURE YOU HEADACHE AND STRESS LEVELS THROUGH THE ROOF. These people are very unprofessional and like all other corporations & big banks see you as an uninformed/illiterate juvenile. I was promised a call back twice today now and after 12 hours nothing. Don't buy for a second they have tried to contact anyone as they state in their replies. They operate 24/7. All that time and I've seen nor do I read that others have ever seen any resolution and or refunds.
THIS CAN'T BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE! HOW CAN A PLACE SO BLATANTLY STEAL/FLEECE CONSUMERS AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE? Oh wait, I'm sure they can do it by laws put in place by our elected officials to help us their constituents. You know the little man who works 60, 70 hours a week. Pays taxes, elected officials wages so they can make a mudhole out of our BHs. Unbelievable.
Hi Brian,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 30, 2017
Money taken from my account at ATM incorrectly. 05/26/17 husband in Texas put money on prepaid card. Text me. It was on there. I'm in Tennessee. 5/26/17 I go to ATM. Try to withdraw 200.00. Machine gives me receipt message: insufficient funds & declined. I try to withdraw 180.00. It was declined.
Hi Rochelle,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 27, 2017
This will now be day 27 since I first attempted to get a hold release from my card after Expedia.com reimbursement for a flight cancellation. I'm being told there's an investigation into the situation but have received not a phone call or email from anyone who has actual information and can release the hold put on my card. When calling the customer service number on the back of the card, I get the same lady answering the phone after an hour or so wait, and cannot disclose the details of the situation. I'm told today was the day I got answers or my money!!! Liars!!! Thieves!!! If I knew where this call center is located I could camp outside and catch up to the first person walking out of the building. But unfortunately, this is a call center in India or the Philippines that gets paid to give us the runaround on our money and hopefully discourage the consumer from pursuing the matter further.
I'm beyond my patience threshold. I will be hunting for someone to blame for this, and Lord save them when I catch up to them. It will be a masterpiece. All I want is honesty with the Walmart MoneyCard folks. TOTAL RIP OFF!!! I'm reaching out to you folks with this forum to hopefully get someone to get a resolution on the issue. I refuse to keep being treated like a mushroom. Feeding me crap and keeping me in the dark about MY MONEY!!! You're charging me a fee every month for a card that has robbed me since the 3rd week I activated it. I want my money. End of discussion. I'm available whenever on my cell **. Give me my money.
Hi Louie,
Our records show that you spoke with a supervisor from our office regarding your Walmart card earlier on 5/31/2017. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 26, 2017
I went to several websites today to make a purchase and they all came up with the same issue, "Sorry but your card has been denied. Please contact your bank." I did so and the customer service said there is absolutely nothing wrong with my account. I went back to those websites to make sure my information is correct, which they were in the first place but still the same issue occurred. So confused on why I am unable to purchase anything when I have the money to do so. Please help.
Hi Tyler,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 24, 2017
On May 9, 2017 a transaction for the amount of $175 and some odd change was deducted from my account for a company named Notino France which is located in Paris. I contacted the disputes department later that evening. I submitted the necessary forms via email. Every time I call it tells me that I need to update and send more needed documents but when I speak with a rep they say just wait the 10 days for an email stating the findings of the investigation that they have my dispute form on file.
Well today is day 10 and I have not received any update to my email. This has really caused a strain on my pockets financially. I really need my money to be returned due to that being money I needed to keep lights on in my house for family. I have been a customer for almost 2 years and have never experienced bad service until now. All I want is the money that I could have not possibly spent in the location of Paris when my card that morning was used in California. Can someone let me know what I can do to get this resolved as soon as possible?
Hi Sonae,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 22, 2017
I have a Walmart MoneyCard acct. I have a visa and a master card with 2 separate card numbers. But the same account number. It's ridiculous because somehow I can't use the Visa for purchases at all, But the MC I can. Somehow my DD is only on the MC and I have to transfer money from it to the Visa? One card to the another out of the same account??? I had auto draft from the Visa and have been charged insufficient funds fees. And they were linked only to the Visa, not the Card? I want to cancel just the Visa but I can guarantee it will cancel the entire account, and I can't afford doing that till after payday. So frustrated. And CS agents only repeat the same script over and over. They won't help me. :(
Hi MsAngie,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 22, 2017
I have had two Walmart MoneyCards and both have now been compromised. The accounts were both emptied down to zero. Walmart was useless in resolving the issue both times. In fact, I could not even get a real live person to file a complaint. I will NEVER use Walmart MoneyCard. You will lose all your money, they are horrible!
Hi Suzanne,
Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to speak with you today. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 21, 2017
Their system says that I cannot transfer money from my vault to my spending account. I called Walmart, they told me they are experiencing "system maintenance" and there is nothing they can do about it. Unfortunately for me I am in another state traveling for work and have no access to my money. Their customer service is a joke. I will never again use Walmart for anything and as soon as I have access to my money I will be withdrawing all of it and using a real bank.
Hi Reed,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 21, 2017
I have had and used my MoneyCard for sometime now, without concerns. However I have recently utilized the vault feature. It's been awesome. Then yesterday while away from home with plenty of money available, I attempted to make a transfer. It errored multiple times with an unsuccessful transfer. I then attempted from my desktop. Now there is a messages. I have exceeded my daily transfer limits. I had only transferred one time yesterday. At this time I'm out of town, away from home with my family. I read the user agreement just to be sure I'm not crazy and this is what it reads:
"Limits. Because the Vault is not a separate account, money in your Vault counts as part of your card balance. You may only transfer money in or out of the Vault 20 times per day. For security reasons, we may impose additional limits on transfers or your Vault in our sole discretion. You agree that we may use money in your Vault account to cover any negative balance that you may have on your card, even if you do not transfer it from your Vault to your card."
I only had a transfer. So I called in this morning (after trying again) thinking it was a glitch. It clearly states in the agreement nobody is able to transfer but the user and through the app or website. So I try and no success again. So I call, the man I speak to is really nice but less than helpful. There's nothing he can do. I have a few dollars in my account and hundreds in my vault that nobody can tell me when I can successfully transfer the funds or how to resolve this. So I'm frustrated and ask for a supervisor. To my surprise there is not one and I'm give a case number and off the phone I go. Still with no money. So if this is a feature ordered that clearly states you may transfer as often as you'd like. Why can't I? And when I cannot who's there to help? Nobody? When can I get to my money? No idea. So here we are with no access on a Sunday with nobody that can give any answers.
Hi Kassandra,
Our records show that your addressed and resolved. Feel free to contact us directly with any other questions or concerns that you may have. We appreciate your business, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right.
Have a great day!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 19, 2017
I had my Walmart money card for quite some time. Unfortunately, very disappointed in how this card functions. It is not customer friendly at all. One incident happened last year when I called customer service and want to get information on a certain charge on my account. I advised customer service that I don't recognize a charge and that I was inquiry after I call the company what I need to do if it was a charge I did not authorized.
Customer service then tells me that a new card will be sent within 10 busy days. I told her that I did not want a new card, I was just inquiry what my next step was if it was an unauthorized charge. She advised me that she place a hold on the account. I told her why did she do that, I was just inquired about what I need to do. I just had a direct deposit post that day and did not have access to my funds to buy food for my kids and pay bills that were due that day and next day. Very very disappointing.
Now fast forward, I had a bonafide unauthorized charge and I filled out all required documentation and signed the dispute form over two weeks ago. Still have not heard a word. I call and customer service advises that the department will email me or call. As of Friday May 19th, 2017 no call or email. It's well been over the 10 days that they advised it would be resolved. NOW I'M OUT $115.69 OF AN UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE. With my faith in this money card I may not see the hard earned money again. All I want is someone to communicate to me what is going on. I'm ready to stop my direct deposit and leave this card. Will be looking for a bank that will actually communicate with customers and not tell them lies.
Hi Mark,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 19, 2017
I disputed charges from Google which was charged on numerous days 3 or 4 times a day which every charge was also on my credit card. American Express saw it was fraudulent yet Walmart didn't even though they were on the same days at the same exact times as on my credit card totaling $227. I have left numerous messages at the dispute office with no return call. I am offended to even be working for this company.
Hi Nieschya,
We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 18, 2017
When I originally set up a new account the email I provided is no longer working due to the company closing down so there's no way I can log in to update my email address and I desperately need to gain access to my account!!
Hi Dereka,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 17, 2017
I have had my Walmart Money Card for at least 4 years. I have always been very happy with it. Today is a different story. I am having a legal issues with my landlord over monies owed. I called the customer service center to request a copy of transactions from the years 2015 until present. This bank does not keep records over a year old. For one, Money Card does not send a monthly or yearly detailed transaction statement and they don't keep them on record either???
I am just disgusted with the fact that I need them for a very important legal matter and my so called bank doesn't even keep records or even gives the customer a choice of keeping up with them themselves by not even sending them a copy or warning consumers that they don't keep your records? This bank and their idiocy has just cost me well over $3600 and without a care in the world. I asked to speak to a supervisor repeatedly and was told no, the supervisor will just tell me the same thing.
There has to be some kind of banking law that if you don't provide a statement you should have to keep it on file at least 5 years due to statutes of limitations. I hope I do find out they broke some law and they think we are too stupid to find out. I sure hope so... It's ridiculous you can't get a transaction history for more than 1 year. They have definitely lost me as a customer. Can't trust any banks anymore. Not even the prepaid ones. What a joke. Thanks for losing my $3600.
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for returning our call and allowing us to hear out your concerns regarding your issue. Feel free to contact us directly with any other questions or concerns that you may have. We appreciate your business.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 17, 2017
This Card is HORRIBLE - I REPEAT HORRIBLE. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS CARD - NO Customer service dept. No support staff - nobody to help you if you have questions. And Walmart please don't respond with that generic stuff I always see after someone has a complaint. Denied my dispute. My direct deposit is missing this morning. It's just been a horrible one month experience. That's all I need though. Back to the banks I go. At least I know somebody is there to back me up.
Hi Lynesha,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 13, 2017
I want all my money back you swindled me out of. I got a Walmart debit card and I got a refund. One time they kept sending me cards with no funds on them. They owe me over 200.00 thru transactions on PayPal I made. They would not take funds back from them. I am very upset. They had no live help from last year till this year in March and even had a site saying pay 30.00 if you want live help.
Updated on 05/20/2017: I am so disgusted with Walmart Debit Card. PayPal worked their rear ends off trying to get my money back for me with no help whatsoever from this company. They sent me one debit card and I got one refund and they continued to send me many debit cards with no funds on them and then a note telling me they are Green Dot Now and that Green Dot has to take care of the situation. That is a bunch of crap, if they are Walmart Debit Card they should have their own company. You own what Netspend and Gold Card and also Western Union Debit. You give no money back. No perks. You should be taken off the map and EXTERNAL AFFAIRS from the FBI will soon be involved in your swindling operation. You are a bunch of thieves and should go to prison!
Hi Laura,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 13, 2017
I purchase a Walmart MoneyCard. Used it for a while and then was at a location where I needed to get a refund and I did not have the card I used to purchase. So I decided to use my Walmart MoneyCard to have the refund placed on that. It has been 8 months and I have an emergency situation, I pull out my Walmart MoneyCard with a $1,200 balance that has been on the card since 8 months ago and my card has been blocked.
I call customer service. They proceeded to tell me that because I received a refund on the card that wasn't originally purchased on that card I need to now provide documentation. It has been eight months. The charges have not been disputed. The cash has been deposited and there for more than enough time. I no longer have the 8 month old receipt and they are telling me that I would not receive access to my $1,200 without that. There is no one to talk to. Nothing I can do. I have no options. I'm trying to figure out how to proceed because the funds are legally mine. I'm not just going to give them to Walmart.
Hi Anthony,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 12, 2017
I purchased a new card because it stated you had the option to deposit a check using your smartphone. I received my personalized card and activated it. When I go to the mobile app the option to deposit a check is not showing. I have called customer service twice and both times I was told it would be resolved within 24 hrs and I would be contacted via email. I still have not been contacted and the problem has not been resolved. I am very unsatisfied with this card and the support from customer service.
Hi Deborah,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 11, 2017
My card was somehow copied and had so many charges that I did not personally make myself. They were all in states that I was nowhere near. It was easily to see that since I was making purchases in my state of Kentucky. I filled out all the proper forms and submitted them almost immediately. I received a denial saying they couldn't give me money back. I have since emailed them countless times to try and get more information and they won't even respond to me. This whole situation left me without money for bills and basic necessities and made my life a nightmare.
Walmart MoneyCard was no help whatsoever. That money was just gone and they essentially told me there was nothing they could do. Why bother having me fill out the forms if you're not going to help. It would be easily to investigate to see that these purchases were not made by me. I have been a customer for years and have been satisfied up until this happened. I just came across this page in hopes that this might help. Or at the very least to warn others that if your money is ever stolen... you will not get it back!!! I'm highly disappointed in their service!
Hi Ashley,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today.Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 11, 2017
I love this card and had no problems with purchases, disputes or direct deposits. I have been with this card company since 2010. I'm now displeased because I ordered a card on May 1st and verified my new address with the customer service rep, he confirmed. I called back to check card to see the address it was sent to and it was sent to old address. I wish this card would have overnight shipment for cards. This is putting a hold on my money and I have no way of using it.
Hello Kelli,
We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 11, 2017
Do not get this card. They send your direct deposit when they see fit. My company sends it in the same time every week. Sometimes I receive it on Thursday at 6 sometimes at 8 sometimes I wait until Friday. The company I work for does payroll the same time every week. Also if you call them you will never get someone from America. It is always people who speak little English. They are just a nightmare. I'm going to open a bank account and never shop at Walmart again. I'll shop at Target! Once again do not get this card!!
Hello Richard,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
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Reviewed May 10, 2017
Walmart stole my money. I put money on two Walmart money cards to buy plane tickets home from Hawaii. I purchased my tickets, but needed to make a change on my reservation. When the airlines refunded my money to make the change, Walmart blocked both of my card accounts. Now they are holding all of my money, and I have no way to fly home. THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE. It is an endless answering machine with no humans on the other side.
The website is demanding that I verify my identity before they give me my money back but no matter what, every time I try to submit my ID, the system sends me an email saying it can't read my ID. They are demanding I verify my identity, but they aren't accepting my identification. I wasn't warned that this was even possible. I was told I would have immediate access to my funds. This is fraudulent. Walmart is trying to steal my money. They have all my funds tied up, won't accept my ID, and have no phone number to talk to a person, I'm scared I won't get to go home. This can't possibly be legal. There is no way Walmart can be allowed to steal from people like this.
Hi Anthony,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
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Reviewed May 10, 2017
I had a Walmart MoneyCard and had a dispute. The letter I received back indicated that charges were valid. It also indicated that I could not activate another card and to spend the remainder I had left, then the account would be closed. I had requested a new card when the dispute started, because I did not want any further invalid charges taking my money. I do not have details about why they indicate the charges were valid. I called the 800 number, I did not get a representative. Since having requested a new card, there has not been any issue. However, I now only have the option to spend the balance I have on the card with no new card to be made available. This is quite asinine and I assure that I will be finding a much better vendor to do business with. I will also ensure that I will inform everyone I can that Green Dot Bank is both unhelpful, as well as incompetent.
Hi William,
We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to speak with you today. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Original Review: May 8, 2017
Just a few minutes ago I received a letter from these fools that their system had noticed unusual activity on my account and have blocked my account. So now Walmart is the govt and is telling me what to do with my own money? There's been no "unusual activity". Someone sends me money for a service, I withdraw it and perform said service. End of story. I want what's mine.
Hello Thomas,
We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 7, 2017
About two months ago I had a fraudulent charge on my account from Comcast. I filed a dispute and Walmart thankfully credited the money. Then a week later I had another charge which I did not purchase from Expedia. I called Walmart to file another dispute. They let me know the dispute would be resolved by May 4th. Well today I went to log into my account and it said my card has been closed. Said, "After further review we are denying the dispute and closing your account." I am extremely upset because ever since I been with Walmart I had a good experience and I never did anything wrong. I get my direct deposit through that account and now they just closed my account. So I am not getting my money back from the charge from Expedia of $253 and also my account is closed. I been trying to call and can't get a hold of customer service. This is bad. Really bad.
Hi Sharick,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 6, 2017
I am beyond mad at this moment. I just went and put money out of my pocket onto this Walmart MoneyCard and my money IS NOT THERE and when I call customer service they say that they have no idea when my money will be available!!! Now keep in mind I pay my bills with this card and the money I just put on that card was to keep our lights on, my lights will be cut off in the morning and they seemed to care not one bit. All the lady could tell me is to keep checking online and that there is nothing she can do. REALLY??? This has to be some type of cruel joke.
Hi Tiffany,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance we are here to help.
Thanks,
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 6, 2017
My deposit went to a Walmart MoneyCard, MoneyCard asked that I report the card as stole. Sent a new card, no money on it. I am beyond pissed as you can't speak with a person, just repetitive prompts that do not address my issue. I want my money.
Hi Rosie,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 5, 2017
I dispute a charges that was not authorized by me on my account. They told me that I have to wait til 7 to 10 business day and if they need more time I will be receiving a temporary credit. I call them after the 10 business day and they denied to give me any provisional credit. Also I ask in two times for a supervisor and they said my call do not qualify to speak with a supervisor. The customer service on this bank Green Dot bank is horrible. They don't take consideration for customer and do not know how talk with customers. I do not recommend this bank to nobody. Please we are humans and deserve a good treat by customers. Do NOT GET ANY MORE CARDS BY THIS BANK.
Hello Ixander,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to address the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to speak with you. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 5, 2017
I bought a Walmart MoneyCard on 5/1/17 and put $220 on the card. I went home and activated it on 5/3/17 because that's when I needed the card. After that I registered online and it showed a balance of $0.00. I called the number on the card and received no help. I went in to the Walmart where I bought the card and explained the situation. They said the card did not match the package that it came in which is a packaging error. They then stated that I had to come back when a manager was available to access the cameras. I am going in there today to do just that. If this does not work I am going to talk to my friend who is a lawyer because this is literally robbery. I handed them $220 and received nothing in return.
Hi Steve,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart Moneycard, but haven’t been able to reach you. It is important to us that we speak with you, so that we can work towards a resolve for your account. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly, so that we may assist you further.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Reviewed May 4, 2017
I had 3 charges of 150 dollars on my account from the Gov of Sharjah and it's been pure hell getting help.The charges are from Afghanistan and I live in Oklahoma. I have called 10 plus times and I keep getting the runaround. First they said they hadn't received my DISPUTE forms even though I sent them over 20 times and got a confirmation every time I sent one. I had to shut down my cell phone because I couldn't pay my bill. 450 dollars goes a long way when you have a wife and 3 kids while teetering on the poverty line. Thanks WALMART!!
Hi Matthew,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to address the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 3, 2017
I do know if this is worth my time but this card sucks, unfortunately I have to use it. I use it to make purchases over the phone and the money is taken off right then, if there was no cash it would decline, right? These people want to argue with me. I'm not the brightest bulb but I'm thinking there has to be money on there to make purchases. Anyway I can't wait to cut this card up! If you can use a different card do so.
Hi Vicki,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Walmart Moneycard, but haven’t been able to reach you. It is important to us that we speak with you, so that we can work towards a resolve for your account. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly, so that we may assist you further.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Reviewed May 1, 2017
I have loved using this card and receiving my direct deposits early. On 4/20/17 I went to use my card and found out it had been hacked and ALL of my money was gone. $778.00 just gone to a Regal Cinema Mobile app. Never even used it at a Regal Cinema. I went to a local store and they had no idea what to do so I cancelled it. All of my bill pays bounced and couldn't reach anyone that day (live). Next day 4/21 I finally got through. They charged my card 10 times in a row and for some reason no one could stop them. These charges were pending at the time and no one could help reverse them not even Regal Cinema. I submitted a Dispute Form via transactiondisputer@greendot.com on 4/21/17 and confirmed receipt via email and telephone.
Now I call this morning 5/1/17. Apparently my form was not received until 4/25??? I literally got verbal and email confirmation and they just say we have until 5/9. Meanwhile my bills have all bounced and I have NO money. I am the primary caregiver of my disabled mom and husband and can not pay my bills! Normally credit card companies are very willing and speedy with these types of things. I am unsure why there is such a huge lag in helping one of their consumer resolve these types of issues. I would really just like my hard earned money back. That is all. I am ultimately sad this has happened to me and just wish someone would help me. :(
Hi IIea,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed May 1, 2017
I'm annoyed that they charged me a $3 maintenance fee even though my job direct deposits me every 2 weeks!!! Also, I've been calling trying to get someone on the phone about 2 other transactions and it's a never ending battle! Somebody needs to call ME since calling IN is a freaking disaster!
Hi Michelle,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 28, 2017
They closed my account and now I won't get my SSI benefits to pay my rent and will most likely get evicted. A letter by mail would have been nice to give me time to make arrangements with SSI to get my funds! Reopen my account and release my funds today!!! 4/28/2017.
Hi Stacy,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Wal-Mart Money card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further.We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 27, 2017
There are some transaction dispute on my account for almost a total of $420. Filed the dispute and the police report and as of today nothing has been done on my account. Tomorrow is the 10th business days. If nothing is done on my account I will be contacting the FDA and the business bureau. I called over and over again and all they can tell me is, "Someone will be contacting you by email. There's a possibility we will need an extension on your dispute." How hard is it to review a dispute. Ten days is a good number of days to investigate a dispute. Once I get my money back I will be closing my account. I'm very disappointed. I had this card for about a year now.
Hi Haidee,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns with your Wal-Mart Money Card, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further.We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 27, 2017
I was wanting to talk to someone about some money that came up missing off my card and I don't know who took it but it wasn't me that okayed it and I want to know how I can get that money back on my card? I thought it was safe to have a money card but I guess not! I am very upset about that money being taken off. I called to check my balance is how I found out it was gone! Please help me get it back!
Hi Myra,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 26, 2017
Walmart MoneyCard $25 promotional gift for tax refund deposit — I have had my Walmart MoneyCard for almost 2 years now, with no issues, this is officially my first one. I have called into the Walmart MoneyCard Customer Service Department two days in a row now. The first representative I spoke with told me that they had created a ticket for me about this $25 dollar gift issue and that it would be resolved within 24 hours.
So, I waited and nothing was deposited in my account, so I called back a second time, the next day. At that point I was told by the second representative that the first representative had done nothing and filed the ticket incorrectly, and didn't get my information like he was supposed to, and that the first ticket had been closed, so I went through the whole process again and was told it would be another 24 hours to resolve the issue.
Well, I just received an email from Walmart Notifications Center stating that I do not get the $25 promo because of my card type?!! Yet, I went online and specifically created my own personalized card through Walmart MoneyCard website, and paid 5 something dollars for it, and I still don't qualify? Then what does qualify me? Do I have to buy another card?!!! Not too happy.
Hello Samantha,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 25, 2017
My MoneyCard was charged $229.99 from somebody in Florida and I live in Minnesota. They hacked my sister's Walmart acct online and got my card number and bought a cell phone. I called within 10 minutes of it being hacked to report the charge. Was told they can't do anything until it cleared and to call back then. Which I did. I emailed the dispute form along with an email showing the hacker's name and address he used for the delivery. I got denied my refund and was told, "We have concluded that this is a valid transaction and will remain on your acct". I am on disability and I don't have a lot of income and this was a HUGE blow to me. I am now late on paying some bills until my next check comes in. I am extremely upset over this and I feel the company doesn't care how much this has affected me.
Hi Shauna,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 25, 2017
I had my card for awhile now and one day I lost my card got a new and before I can activate it I get a message saying account has been blocked. I've tried call customer service and get no help. The have transferred me to account specialist and still no help. I've been on hold for over 3 and half hours waiting for someone to answer. I have my direct deposit going on here. I have wife and six kids I can't even provide for because money is blocked.
Hi Deyuntae,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 25, 2017
On April 10th I found over 200 fraudulent charges to my MoneyCard in the amount of 2.49-2.99. They were all pending. I immediately called to report the charges, dispute the charges, and since they were all pending to have them deny the charges. I was told by customer service that they couldn't take my dispute or do anything until the charges posted.
So the next day I called back to tell them they all posted and I wanted to dispute all of them. They took my information and issued me a case number. Then I was told it would take up to 10 days to review the case. I also had to email in a Transaction Dispute form (I printed out all the charges I could see but the online banking wouldn't let me see back to the previous day so I was only able print 140 of the charges). I sent the dispute form in that day as well. I called back around the 19th only to be told it was 10 business days so they would not make the decision to approve or deny my claim until the 25th. This is the 1st I was told they might deny it!! I also called Google, where all the charges came from, and they immediately refunded 42 of the charges with about an hour of research. Funny how Google can get done in an hour what WalMart can't get done in 14 days.
Today is the 10th business day and I have yet to hear from WalMart so I called and was told that my claim had been denied because Google had refunded some of the charges and I could just deal with them to get the refund for the rest (I swear this is exactly what the customer service rep said)!!! They also said they mailed a letter today with this info so I get to wait ANOTHER week to see in writing their warped explanation.
So, I sit here STILL out several hundred dollars and with only "Sorry for the inconvenience" from some random guy in another country, and being flat told by the financial institution that happily takes my money that I can just call another world wide company and deal with them to get my money back! They couldn't tell me this 14 days ago?! I will be following up with Google today and I will also continue to find every social media platform, message board, etc to spread the word that this company is a fraud. Their customer service is horrible, they could absolutely care less what this has done to me financially. I will also be contacting the FDIC to lodge a formal complaint. It will likely not help me at all but if I can be even a tiny thorn in their side and MAYBE keep this from happening to someone else them I'm doing it!
Hi Lisa,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 25, 2017
I attempted to make a transfer from my money network account to another account. In doing so I made a mistake. So it was incorrect and would not transfer to the other bank. This was on a Friday morning at 2 a.m. At business hours on Friday morning 8 a.m. I called them about my mistake. They told me it would be one to two days before they can give back my $2,300. I waited to call back until Monday because that would be my one to two days where I was told that it would be yet another one to two days and it was incorrect, they would be keeping the money because I didn't call and time to cancel it which on Friday I did. Only they didn't look at it and didn't listen and so they didn't cancel it. They made me wait that one to two days with the money that belong to my insurance company not me $2,300 that I'm not having to pay $100 a day until it is given back which I was told now it will be another one to two days.
Then starting on the 21st now they are saying the money will not even be available if at all until the 27th. Mind you is costing me $100 a day for this bank to keep my money. I feel as though they should pay $200 a day to the insurance company and any lost time that it's taken me to retrieve a mistake that could have been corrected that they actually told me to be quiet and listen to them instead of listening to my problem.
Hi Cherish,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 23, 2017
I have had a Walmart MoneyCard for 8 years. My husband's paycheck is Direct deposited onto it as is my Disability check. Our money is on there early every month and it's extremely helpful. I am able to pay my bills with the card as well as do any online shopping I need to do. My husband and I each have a card for the same account which is very convenient because he works out of state at least 200 days a year. I have never had an issue other than losing my card and they were nice enough to overnight me 2 replacement cards. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.
Hi Mccrea. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 23, 2017
I am completely locked out of my account. I can't speak to a real person and I can't use any of my money. Walmart was no help. Green Dot is a bust. I've called every number they have and they tell me to call the number that started all this **. I want this fixed now or my business is going elsewhere and I'm looking into the legal system because my money is being withheld from me. And I'm done with Green Dot.
Hi Jonathan,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 23, 2017
First let me start off that I have had a Walmart Money Card for 2+ years with no incident. Although after my recent issues my family, friends, and me have stopped shopping at Walmart. The reason being is they support a shady company like Green Dot and do not hold Green Dot to any accountability. Let me explain what happened. I regularly check my balance through the text messaging commands and noticed a discrepancy of around $15. I tried checking through the history text command but I have never been able to get it work full-time. I then logged in online to look through my past transactions and noticed a withdrawal for $1.30 twice a day was being pulled by a company called sumacctstatus.com.
Initially I called thinking perhaps it was charges for using the text-based service even tho I had never been made aware of charges applying to using it. It was at this point the lady on the phone line told me that it in fact wasn't them but this company going by the name acct.sum. So I immediately disputed the charges and had them close the card and send me a new one while also getting the info to file dispute charges that I had to email them or send through the mail. Which I have never had to do with any other card in my WHOLE life.
I quickly did some research on the name sumacctstatus.com which means I literally just typed it into the Google search bar to see what comes up. Sure enough it's a scam where they get a hold of a card user's info and using that info they quickly sign you up for various erotica websites for which I assume they get a kick back. This was literally the very first post I clicked on and there was PAGES regarding this acct.sum and the scam associated with it. So I go to fill out the dispute form they provide but it can't be filled out be phone or tablet so you either have to have access to a computer with the right software or you manually write it and mail it to them which could take up 10 business day.
Fast forward 3 days my new card arrives which was faster than normal which I think is great. I activate it, load some money, pay some bills and go about my way. Literally 2 days later I stop in at Walmart to load money on my card and it won't let me and the lady tells me to call to find out the problem. So I call and proceed to listen to an automated voice tell me my account has been closed due to activity on it and that I am no longer allowed to have a card with Walmart or Green Dot and that my dispute was closed. I didn't get a phone call, a letter or anything notifying me of this. I had even logged into a my Walmart money center account online the night before and it made NO mention of my account being closed. It gave me no option to talk to a representative either. It would just repeat the same message and hang up on me. I literally had to act like I was filing another claim before it would give me an option to talk to a representative.
It took an 1 HOUR AND 22 MINS roughly of being on hold before I finally I was able to speak to someone. She then proceeds to tell me my account was closed due to suspicious activity and the dispute was ruled against because their investigative team called the vendor and the vendor supplied all of my card info. To which I replied, "Of course they had my info how else were they able to charge it". I then told the lady to pull her phone out and run a Google search on the name sumacctstatus.com and see what it says.
Some investigative team you have at Green Dot and walmart.com. I repeatedly asked to be connected to this investigative team to which she refused. I then asked why the exact reason my card was closed for suspicious activity when any person with half a brain could have looked back through my history and seen what I have used my card for. I can tell you exactly what will come up. Google play charges, medical charges, phone bill charges, Hulu charges, and the occasional walmart.com purchase. So tell me what exactly is wrong with those purchase for Green Dot and Walmart to decide to close my card WITH NO warning and not allow to ever have one through their company again. They didn't even give me enough time to get the evidence together to send in before deciding my claim was false.
Anybody with a half a brain and a Google search could have found that the name charging my account is linked to MULTIPLE SCAMS. NO. Somehow I'm the that gets stolen from and then gets screwed over by Green Dot and Walmart both when I try to stop somebody from stealing from me. All the lady said she could do was reopen the case and for me to resend the info in and I'm like, "Why you didn't give me enough time before to prove my case why would this time be any different", 2+ years of using the same Walmart money card and in 2 short weeks they screw me so badly all because I tried to keep someone who had stolen my account info from getting more of my money.
I passed this story on to every social media outlet I'm a part of including newspapers and networks and I'm also contacting the Better Business Bureau and reporting Green Dot and Walmart both for underhanded business tactics. My family, friends, and co-workers are all in the process of canceling their cards over this since they are afraid if their info gets stolen they will be treated the same way. So pat yourself on the back Green Dot and Walmart. You just lost a substantial amount of money over underhanded practices. P.S. Here is a free tip to your "investigative team". It's call Google search and it is amazing for finding stuff you are obviously incapable finding out yourself. You really should fire them and hire somebody competent. Extremely Dissatisfied Customer.
Reviewed April 22, 2017
My card was hacked on 4/18/17. Called the only number for the card and talked to an agent, explained that I had been hacked. They secured my card but I have direct deposit and it still shows on my old card that was secured. I cannot reach a live agent to see when my new card will be here. It's been 5 business days. Really need to find out if my money will be transferred to my new card when it arrives. I need to know when my card will arrive. It's put me in a huge bind to not reach anyone on customer support. A call would be appreciated so I can have my questions answered.
Hi Tonja,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Original Review: April 21, 2017
I bought this card and they say you get your deposits early, ha, that's a joke. Google paid me on the 21 first yet they don't pay me until the 22. Also forget getting paid on a Friday. They make me wait to Monday. Just horrible. I am going back to NetSpend. They paid me on time and fast!!!
Hello Debbie,
Our records indicate that you spoke with a supervisor from our office earlier today. We’re glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions or concerns that you’d like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 21, 2017
April 6th I filed a dispute and was very keen in mentioning one of the transactions in particular after calling and tracking my dispute non stop. April 20th I get a refund for 104.**... yes I am irritated that does not cover the 149.99 transaction. I was keen to repeat and mention it covers the smaller disputes but not that one... I call in and guess what? Yeah that one was not even on the dispute but how!? How is it not when it was the first transaction I wrote on the dispute form and the one I kept asking and making sure it was covered... so now guess who has to write a new dispute and wait a whole another two weeks with a small chance of getting my dispute approved because they ** up me. Yeah that's what I was told being that a dispute was already filed and this transaction wasn't on it. ** me... never again. If it wasn't because my tax return will be arriving soon I would close my account today.
Hi Victoria,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 21, 2017
I am on hold now as we speak and it has been over an hour for holding time and a guy answered the phone and then said he was going to transfer me to someone thirty minutes ago. The worst On hold for a prepaid card for over an hour and I never had to go through this with a traditional bank. This is horrible and I am pretty upset. I am actually still on the phone only if I really didn't need to get a hold of them for fraudulent charges but this is so so so bad right now that I have been on the phone this long as we speak. I have been on hold so long I had nothing but time to sit down and write this review while I am still waiting on hold for customer service.
Hi Keona,
We tried to contact you regarding your concerns, but haven’t been able to reach you. It’s important to us that we speak with you so that we can work towards a resolution of your concern. When you have a free moment, please contact us directly so that we may assist you further.
We look forward to hearing from you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 21, 2017
On 4/20/17 I went to Walmart store #04648 and purchased a Walmart MoneyCard at one of the registers. The money center was not attended by anyone. The cashier Brie swiped the card and charged me $1.00 for the card and loaded $69.92 which I gave her in cash. When I came home to register the card it showed I had a zero balance on the card. I called the 800 # which is an automated line and got a zero balance. I called the Walmart I purchased it from and they said to come back to the store and ask for a manager.
At this time the Money center was open and the customer service rep there was very empathetic and called Eric the Assist Manager. He also was very attentive. I provided the card, the packaging and the receipt to prove the purchase. They called the same 800 # and got the same balance info on the card. - 0 - We tried to reach a live person on line to talk to but no one ever came to the phone (20 minutes in now). The manager at the store said to make a copy of the receipt and for me to come back in the morning. I asked if they were going to call in the morning and she said, "No I'm not gonna call." I told her I had all of the money I have on that card. I asked if it was possible to be reimbursed and they said no. So I'm out 69.92 and no one is wiling to help me.
Now I have to go back to the Walmart in the morning to do this all over again. I just want either the card to have the money on it or to be reimbursed the $70.92 ($69.92 on the card and $1.00 purchase cost for the card). Your manager, although she remembered me when I purchased the card (because she had to void out the initial transaction) Brie the cashier put in $70.92 on the card and then charged me $1.00 which I didn't have. So the transaction was cancelled and re-done with $69.92 on the card. This is a huge mess and even though it's $70 it's all the money I have and I'm going out of town for two weeks now with no money. The manager didn't seem to care and was not invested in this issue. She was attending to other customers and made comments about what to do. I would think that Walmart would have been more empathetic and proactive in helping me - A CUSTOMER - in this issue.
Hi Angie,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 20, 2017
It would be nice to be able to talk to a real person. I need help with something that the automated service can't help with. Horrible. I had a card a while back, used it for some time. Now I need to dispute a few things on my credit report and I need a transaction history. The automated service says my entries are invalid and there is no option to speak to anyone for any reason.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you today.
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Reviewed April 19, 2017
I loved my card when I first got it. Easy set up and direct deposit often received my deposit 1- 2 days in advance. Well after about 6 months in there were a lot of technical issues. Today I was to receive my direct deposit like I do every other Wednesday. How convenient they received my direct deposit even estates so on the automated system. The customer service rep even said so on the phone after being on hold for about 2 hours. But for some reason due to technical difficulties yet again I have no access to my money and their technical team is "working" on it. They can't give me a time that it will be available and not only that I asked to speak with a supervisor but it seems there are none that work at their customer service center. This card is horrible and once I receive my deposit I will be closing the account.
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Reviewed April 19, 2017
I am very distressed and reading some of the other experiences has distressed me even further. I had my Walmart Card Stolen on 3/31/17. I have been fighting to get my money back since. I had a police officer come by yesterday with a picture of the person that stole my card. When I called to inform them today they were too busy trying to get me off the phone and tell me to wait then put me in touch with someone that could put a notation on the account that pictures of someone other than me are present at the police station. I have had this card for years and never had to file a claim but this experience has really upset me. I have been denied one time because it was not properly investigated. The second claim I gave them the officer's name, the phone number because they did not contact the police department on the first claim even though a incident number was given. I ask to speak to someone different and keep getting pushed off.
Hi Daphne,
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Reviewed April 19, 2017
Yesterday I noticed a unauthorized transaction on my account. I tried to call, and after navigating your terrible phone tree, I was supposed to be connected to a human to discuss this and the other business dealing with fraudulent activity on my account. After waiting a half an hour, I had to hang up and got back to work (I was on my break). Today I try to log into the Walmartmoneycard.com website, and cannot get in at all, and each attempt gives off an error. I go to try to call and I get a pre-recorded message saying their system is having troubles, on a Wednesday during normal banking hours. In addition, This is the second time in two months(!) this has happened. So now I have to go about getting a new card all over again. This is unacceptable. This is a money card, and I not only cannot access my money (because it was basically stolen) but now I can't even contact these dolts in order to try to straighten this out.
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Reviewed April 19, 2017
I had someone steal my card number. I called and the customer service person told me that it was still pending and wait for it to go through. BUT why should I wait for it to go through if I'm telling you that I didn't make the purchase. I said no and asked for a new card because my direct deposit will be on my card tonight. After everything is said and done, I contacted the company (as I was told to by the customer service person and then call Walmart MoneyCard back to let them know if they will give me my money back). Things didn't go well so I tried to call back. I couldn't get through to talk to a money card representative to find out if I was keeping the same routing number. Now I'm sitting here mad, can't talk to anyone, I don't know where my paycheck is. Oh yeah and I can't even look on the internet to check either. It should be something in place for these kinds of situations.
Hi Latoya,
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Reviewed April 19, 2017
On March 13th 2007, I placed the order with kmart.com, for a TV stand in which I already had some credit points which came out to be $31, and I will have to pay $23.10 off of my Walmart MoneyCard toward the tv stand I order online. On March 20th when I didn't hear back from kmart.com concerning my order delivery date I call Kmart customer service and I was informed to give them 72 hours; that they would do a claim and get back with me in 72 hours to tell me my order status. On the 24 of March, I was informed that the other was no longer in stock and they don't carry it and my order has been canceled, and my account would be refunded within 3 to 5 days. After the 3 to 5 days time period I still didn't receive my refund back, and I call customer service at Kmart again and I was told that my money was refunded back to my account on the 24th of March. I never received the money.
I filed a dispute with Walmart MoneyCard. I even fax them in the corresponding back and forth that I was having with Kmart and Kmart stating that they refunded my card back. It was clearly visible that the money was deducted out of my account for $23.10 on March 13, 2017 but the money was never put back into my account, so I did the dispute with Walmart MoneyCard and this week they got back in touch with me and told me that my claim was denied and the case was closed but the money or $23.10 was still taking out of my account showing on my card statement to kmart.com and replaced. Never got the order because it was canceled.
I send them all the letters, all the correspondence and I don't understand how they just going to keep my money for something I didn't get. It was canceled. I called Kmart back after that came out. People stated in that they gave the money. They send the money back to my Walmart MoneyCard and the customer service at Walmart MoneyCard. When you want to talk to me concerning the matter any further after they did that a dispute and denied it. Kmart said it was my card who made the mistake.
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Reviewed April 18, 2017
You know when I am calling customer service for most products, I can usually speak to someone from the US, but when I call the Walmart MoneyCard customer service number, I am routed to a call center in the Philippines? I know that these customer service representatives are in the Philippines because I regularly travel there and I have a hard time understanding them normally. I just don't understand why Walmart claims to create "American jobs" but their call centers are in the Philippines. I just spent the better part of two hours on the phone with them, albeit 45 minutes of this time was on hold. I am not a happy person right now. I had an easier time talking to the IRS today, and was through with my call on tax day in under 25 minutes.
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Updated review: April 25, 2017
Thank you for helping me, quick response to my message and issue. Thank you once again
Original Review: April 15, 2017
I'm writing because I'm upset. I have had my prepaid Walmart card since 2014 and I love it. I have my paycheck direct deposited and pay my bills. Well I recently download the app on my iPhone and started trying to save my money by using the stash feature. I just unstashed 30.00 so I could turn my cell back on but it shows the 30.00 taken from my stash balance but not added to my account balance. Therefore I'm short 30.00 to turn my prepaid cell back on. These things always happen to me and I just wish for once things would go right for me!!! Please get my 30.00 back into my account so I can use my cellphone. Thank you.
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Reviewed April 14, 2017
My husband purchased a Walmart MoneyCard at our local Walmart store, I went online to activate the card and the system keeps stating that the card info is not correct. We then tried the phone number that was located on the sticker for activation, same problem (automated service). My husband and I attempting it each 20 more times, each time same problem. After a few hours of complete frustration, I took the card back to the Walmart that the card was purchased at with the receipt and the lady at customer service tried to activate it also and was unable to, they will not refunding my money that I put on the card or replace the card. They stated to call the customer service on the card. It is also a automated service, there is no way possible to reach a live person.
This whole situation is completely ridiculous. I was hoping to use this card for online purchases to keep my personal checking/saving account safe. So after hours of wasting my time and my husband's, we are out our money and haven't been able to reach any person that has any clue. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME WITH THIS CARD.
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Reviewed April 13, 2017
Never had a problem with Walmart MoneyCard until last payday. My check is direct deposit onto my card and somebody in California used my card to shop WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!! I did everything they asked me to on disputing the transactions trying to get my money back and yet Walmart DENIED my dispute like I have money to throw away.
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Reviewed April 13, 2017
I had got $20.31 in cash back rewards and two days later in my transaction history it says "cash back rewards reversal." I don't know why it got reversed but if I wasn't suppose to get that 20 dollars in the first place don't let me acquire it because I spent some money I thought I could spend because I had got those rewards. Now I'm put in a bind. It would be nice to get that 20 dollars back.
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Reviewed April 12, 2017
I had $500 dollars stolen out of my account in a different city and 4 minutes later they tried to make another $500 transaction in the same store. I even made a withdraw in my own town within 20 mins of the fraud transaction. Filed a dispute with Walmart, got a new card, filed a police report, police department contacted Walmart Green Dot to confirm it wasn't me making the transaction.
Ten days later Walmart denies my dispute saying it was a transaction authorized by me and they would be sending me a letter in the mail. A month later since the fraud, still no letter from Walmart and currently waiting on the results of my second dispute. Customer service is zero help in anyway. I'm beginning to think they are selling customer card numbers because a blind person could see this was not a transaction made by me with all the evidence. Your money has zero protection from Walmart. They are the real frauds here.
Hi Tara,
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Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed April 11, 2017
I found out my tax refund went to a Walmart MoneyCard I did not receive. I called them. Even the merchants told them it wasn't me. They sent me a letter from the Walmart MoneyCard saying they did a investigation and found out it wasn't me but still refuse to give my money back. The whole 10 days they was doing the investigation they told me would be getting my funds back. Here I am still trying to get them back.
Hi Juanita,
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Reviewed April 11, 2017
I have not been able to get access to my direct deposited funds on the Walmart MoneyCard!! I have called the Walmart MoneyCard Support line for the past week and a half every day, and I NEVER can speak to a customer specialist!! I had started a new job and they only would pay me via direct deposit. I did not have a bank account when I started so they suggested I get a Walmart MoneyCard. I set it up and provided my employer with the account number and routing number. Two weeks passed by and I still had not received my personalized moneycard.
My job had me working out of town every week, so I could not be at home to receive my card, and I was concerned that my card would be stolen. So as a precaution, I called the support line (waited an hour & a half for the call to be answered). I instructed the representative to send my card to a different address and I paid the $15 Rush Fee, and I was assured that I would receive the card in three day. I would receive the new card in time to activate before my direct deposit posted. It has been almost 2 weeks and I still have not received the new card. I checked my original card on the day my direct deposit was supposed to have posted and it did NOT show up on my original card. It says my original card is blocked & no longer activated, and I still have not received my new card!!!
I have been trying for almost two weeks to get through to the support center and have waited for up to 4 hours to try and get a live person, and still have not!!! My payroll dept. says it looks like the deposit was made to the original card, but the Moneycard systems is indicating that they no longer recognize my moneycard!!! The Moneycard website says that your card can be un-blocked if you go to their secure site and upload a picture of your driver's license and information. When I tried to do that, the system still says it does not recognize that card!! If I can't talk to someone to get this resolved, I am completely screwed and don't have a dime because I can't get access to my money, which is $900!! Please Help!!
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Reviewed April 11, 2017
I have been waiting and waiting to get access to the money on my card. Everything that has been told to me was either a lie and did not happen. I am so angry and disappointed in the lack of urgency in getting my issue resolved. Today is the 5th day I have $1.53 available on my card. I have had 2 phone conferences with me, Hertz, and the MoneyCard team. I have talked to 2 different Corp Account Mgrs, both of whom assured me that my money would be available in the night process and it did not happen. I now have a 7 day notice to vacate on my door because I have not been able to pay my rent due to my money being unavailable to me and still no resolution.
Something needs to happen within today, not the night cycle. You cannot make me believe that there is not a way to go in and manually manipulate the change. No sane IT person would develop a system like that. I have been patient enough. It's now time for results. I need access to my money within the hour. 5 days to fix a problem is enough. I am so tired of hearing "I am sorry" and "I understand" from reps that have money in their pocket and not having to borrow money. There is nothing more frustrating when you have funds and cannot get to them. This is not a credit card. It is a money card, and it is my money you are keeping from me.
Updated on 10/11/2017: The card yet again has left me stranded with no access to money. I called in to customer service to tell them I needed to order another card. The associate puts me into the automatic system and it tells me that I will not get it in 7 business days. I call back into customer service and they tell me a way to get an expedited card, but I have to wait 24 hours to change my address and they will send me a card. I follow the direction of the associates and I wake this morning to a notification that my card is now blocked and I have to send in verification before I can use my card. I can't call into and talk to a person, I keep getting the automated service, and it hangs up on me.
My direct deposit will hit, and I will have no access to my money. I can't talk to a person, and if I do it will be on some offshore call center to where they will not understand me or I can't understand them. This is another time that a major situation has happened and I get no resolution, I am the one that has to jump through hoops, and you all have my money. For anyone reading this review, message me before you get this card, I will give you all the detail. This is utterly ridiculous to believe that two major instances happen within a 6 month period, and yet again, I cannot get the customer service to help me. I can't even talk to a LIVE PERSON!!! You all need to reach out to me and help resolve this issue, I am traveling, a card should be arriving shortly, and I need access to my funds.
Hello Steve,
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Reviewed April 9, 2017
I pay my rent using my Walmart money card via routing number and account number. I've been doing this for the past months but suddenly when I pay my April rent it got rejected. Customer service said that it got rejected for some odd reason. The rep said that she will let her supervisor know what happened so it can be escalated to technical support. I mean now my apartment manager will charge me a fee for having a rejected payment which is not even my fault because I had the funds to cover my rent. This really pissed me off. Walmart money card should be responsible for my rent fee that occurred!!
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Reviewed April 8, 2017
I wonder if the positive reviews on here are fake profiles. I have had nothing but trouble with this card, as long as I have owned it. The most recent issue, was I was told, if I had my federal tax refund deposited on this card, I would earn a 25 dollar credit. Apparently they bend and change the rules after you apply, to prevent you from ever getting this money. When the promotion started I called a customer service rep, to verify I was eligible. I was told I had to have a refund of at least 500 dollars to qualify. I never saw a dime. When I called back, I was now told, the minimum refund amount was 2,500 dollars, and I wasn't eligible. I filed a complaint with them, and I simply got an automated response, that said was card wasn't eligible. So after you apply, they change the rules as needed to keep you from seeing your money.
Customer service at this company is awful, and it's in some foreign country, so you can't understand the reps. They are usually rude, and if they don't like you, they will simply hang up on you. The option to reach a customer service rep, is also often missing from the automated menu. The last time I had to reach a rep, because my card stopped working, I had to call 14 times, before I got the option to press 4. "That's not a valid option, sorry you are having trouble, goodbye!!" If that option isn't there, it's impossible to reach a human. In the 2016 Green Dot meltdown, I wasn't able to access money for 2 days, and no customer service. I found out later, they compensated many people with this Walmart, green dot card, by crediting them 50 dollars. I asked why I wasn't compensated, and was told once again "I wasn't eligible". So I couldn't access any of my money, ran out of gas, but I wasn't eligible like others with the SAME card.
Recently they updated their customer service, which meant there was no customer service for almost 24 hours. Of course once again, my card went down, even though they claimed it had no effect. And nothing but an 'I'm sorry" message when trying to call them, luckily I had some cash. Stay away from this card, if you have one, keep cash on you. I have had more than one experience, when the card has been declined at a restaurant, with plenty of money to cover the bill. As soon as I find an alternative, it's going in the trash. As far as needing the last 4 digits of my card on here, the system won't recognize them, it never has. I always have to type in the entire number on the phone.
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Reviewed April 8, 2017
I love the ease of this card and the application, however, I do not like my balance printing on random restaurants, retailers and gas station receipts! There has to be a way to shut this feature off. It wasn't happening the whole time, in fact, it didn't start happening until a drive-thru experience at McDonald's. PLEASE HELP!
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Reviewed April 8, 2017
I've noticed this a lot now and it's everywhere. Why is my balance on receipts? It's irresponsible and dangerous. Is every person that comes into contact with my card number a saint? I don't think so. How do I know my account won't be drained after ordering this pizza I'm eating from Domino's? Can I afford ANY lengthy process of trying to recover lost funds? NO! It's no one's business and confidential information. I find it ridiculous that I have to point that out! I've had this card for several years and this is making me think to go elsewhere.
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Reviewed April 8, 2017
I have been a Walmart MoneyCard holder and user for at least 7 years. I had a dispute and was cancelled dispute. I purchased a ultimate male pills which were free except for ship/and handling 5.99 so I paid s/h. It rang thru to my phone telling me my card had a purchasing. Just what I purchased. 5 minutes later another purchase then another. I did not purchase anything else. This company is a scam. Vital body and shape. They also charged me bold Beauty pro 5.99 then again charged me health revival lab no2 which I made this purchase in the early am hours.
They knew I couldn't contact my card people till the following days but now I have been removed from ever having a walmart card and they have 19.95 plus 5.99 plus 89.99. That is 100 plus of my money that Walmart moneycard let them steal from me. I'm glad they cancelled my card and will no longer let me open another account with them. 7 years and 10s of thousands of my dollars will no longer be going through their bank and I will be cancelling my wife's card also. This bites my **. 1 time I complain and I'm banished And no one from this company will even talk to me. I say good freakin' riddance.
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Reviewed April 7, 2017
The money card fee schedule clearly states that you can withdraw funds at a Walmart service counter or register at no charge. I recently printed it out and showed it to a manager. Still had to pay $3 to get the money to pay rent. Their excuse was I must have an old card. I might just have to get a shiny new card elsewhere.
Hi Rick,
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Reviewed April 7, 2017
I'm writing a review trying to get help in my matter dealing with this Walmart MoneyCard. March 1st 2017 my card had an unauthorized charged on it. Money had been taken out my account without my permission so I contact them to file a dispute and I have been getting a runaround about them getting my money back to me. It's been a month so far haven't received any updates or anything. Every time I call I get told the same thing about they are still under investigation and I think it's unfair to me for someone to able to take my money anytime. They want to and get away with it so I will not have my direct deposit sent to this card no more. I just want my money back.
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Reviewed April 6, 2017
I've never had any issues with my direct deposit coming thru on my card for 4 yrs! Until today... My employer submits our payroll by Wednesday evening. It has to be in by then and approved, etc. That's why I get my direct deposit like clockwork by 3am Thursdays. I called Walmart MoneyCard customer service and all they say is "we don't have anything." Well that's not a good enough answer! I want to know where my money is! My employer said he submitted yesterday and it's already been taken care of. So why would Walmart not have any record of it? Especially when we're now going on 15 hrs. past when my money always goes on my card. This is UNACCEPTABLE. I can't be worrying about where my money is.
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Reviewed April 6, 2017
I hate this card! I can't access my money to pay my bills. The card has not been sent 14 days. I don't have access to my funds. Just horrible! They are holding my money hostage to make money off of it!
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Reviewed April 5, 2017
I am unable to cash payroll checks or use photo deposit 99% of the time because Certegy flags them. They are unable to give a reason and just keep telling me to try on a different day. The closest Walmart is 30 min from me and the line in the money center is always about 30 min long. I do not want to keep making a 60-mile round trip to try and cash a check. MoneyCard and Certegy are not a good mix and I will probably have to discontinue business with the Walmart MoneyCard. It's just too frustrating. I've called several times and received zero explanation, or help.
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Reviewed April 5, 2017
I just got my card today with my name on it and I tried to activate it and it told me there was a block on it and I had to send a picture of my ID to walmartmoneycard.com/documentupload. So I look it up and followed what it told me to do and I sent a picture and tried to call and see if it worked. And it told me it was not a good picture and that it did not work so I tried a few more time. It said the same thing. I tried to call customer service and was on hold for almost 2 hours and got no answer. I have my check going into that account tomorrow and I will have over 1000 dollars in there and I need my money TODAY. Please give me a call so I can figure this out please. ** thanks.
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Reviewed April 4, 2017
I thought prepaid visa was a safe way to go. WRONG! My card was used without my knowledge or consent. I did everything like they said. I canceled my card, got police report, filled out the dispute forms, sent in the police report and forms. Yet, dispute DENIED! Now it will take years through the courts for me to see a dime of it, if I ever do! So don't believe your funds will be protected through them! They lie!
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Reviewed April 4, 2017
I tried to call the Walmart MoneyCard after losing my card and noticed that there is not a representative option. I want to assure that my card is going to be replaced along with my $200. It is hard to feel reassured when listening to a automated system. Could somebody please contact me in regards to my account.
Hi Winoska,
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Reviewed April 4, 2017
Waiting on money to be returned to me for overage charges from a store of a dollar, so also time spent on the phone waiting for help is on real wonder why I get a charge so much to take money out of ATMs.
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Reviewed April 4, 2017
I'm not happy with Walmart MoneyCard. I have had many problems with the customer service department. They never answer my questions or solve any of my problems. I don't think they understand or speak English very well to help me. I had two disputes in March 2017 and I have received any help.
Hi Arkeito,
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Reviewed April 1, 2017
My husband tried several times to get a 2nd card for me. We have been married for 34 years and always lived together and both on the house deed and been living at our house now for over 14 years. We have never before had problems getting a card or having anyone of our addresses during our marriage not matching up with either one of us until now. I have been trying for several days. The system couldn't verify the second card person (me) address. We have called the customer service number a few times. It seems they couldn't help. They said I need to call a government office, and each agent kept suggesting I apply for another card. The whole point was for us to be on the same card number.
No one would let us talk with a supervisor until my husband demanded to speak to one and the supervisor repeated the same speech and my husband asked for someone higher. The supervisor if that is what you want to call him hung up in my husband face. I think his name was Eric. I don't see why they can't just order the card for customers over the phone. They are useless and very poor customer service. I ended up ordering another card. It says when I load the funds I'll be charged $5 and a $5 service charge every month. I think they have it set up not to give out a 2nd card so we can order another card to make more money. I don't think I'm going to use the card. I'm going to look elsewhere for a money card for us. Rude Supervisor. He should never hang up in a customer face. He should not be in a supervisor position for customers. You never hang up on your customers.
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Reviewed March 31, 2017
I recently noticed that the balance of my account printed on the merchant copy of a restaurant receipt. I contacted Walmart MoneyCard and was told that was done by the merchant and that they have the ability to request that information and to call the restaurant. I contacted the restaurant and was told they did not do that nor do they know how to do such a thing. This is very dangerous to have card holders account balance randomly printing on receipts. It could leave you vulnerable to attacks, break ins, etc. I am just so sick and tired of going back and forth about this. I chose not to upload a copy of my receipt for fear of hacking. I look forward to hearing from someone about this matter.
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Reviewed March 30, 2017
I haven't had too many issues with the Walmart MoneyCard since I set it up a month or so ago. My husband and I both had set up to have our direct deposits put onto this card. I have since taken mine off but he was still having his sent to the card. He got paid yesterday and had taken out some money to pay a bill and we maybe used it a couple other times at the gas station for drinks and stuff. Well, we woke up this morning and stopped to put gas in and get a few things to only find out the card has been blocked for unusual activity. It stated we have to scan my ID and wait 2 business days for the review and to have our money. I understand being safe and protecting our money but this is ridiculous. That is all the money we have right now and we desperately had to take care of another bill today. Let alone we also had to get food for our home and gas.
Now we are in a mess because of this and I'm so angry. I tried calling to speak with someone but couldn't get a rep. There's no way we can wait two business days and reading other people's issues with this I'm very concerned if it's going to actually be two business days. We scanned my ID and are now waiting. I'm really praying that something happens quickly. I have kids to feed and I have to have gas to get to work. Plus like I said now we can't pay the bill we needed to today. I guess we will see but hoping to get this cleared up asap, if not I'll see what steps I need to take to make sure it is. I will answer whatever questions are needed, I just need my money. Please if anyone knows if there is a way to get this done quicker than two business days I would love to know. Plus is the two business days counting today, I'm not sure. Any help would be appreciated. Stressed out and broke at the moment.
Hi Michelle,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 28, 2017
Had a core refund put on my Walmart Card on Saturday March 25, did not actually get posted until the following evening. Went to use card on Monday March 27, 2017, card was decline. I checked balance on my card through the text and it showed the money was there. Monday evening I spent 3 hours and 15 minutes on hold waiting for Customer Service, no Customer Service Agent ever picked up. Tuesday morning I spent another hour and 47 minutes on hold waiting and again no Customer Service Agent answered. You would think in that time period an agent would answer the phone
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Reviewed March 28, 2017
I've had my WM Money Card for about a year now. I've had relatively no issues with it, aside from the app/service being down sometimes. Until this past weekend, I moved the remaining $100 from my "Vault" over to my checking via their cell phone app. Then suddenly the app froze during the transfer, it timed out... I attempted several more times in the next couple of minutes to transfer the same $100 from the Vault to Checking, each time it timed out. So I waited patiently for about 30 minutes to try again, this time the app did not load so I called the 1-800 customer service # on the card, only to be presented with a message that there are "currently technical issues that we addressing" over the phone from a pre-recorded message.
When I finally was able to log back into my app, I saw that my Vault was $100 smaller balance than I had, it showed now $0 in my Vault and the money was not credited to checking. It's been 3 days now, I have attempted to call to speak with a real person and I have been put on hold through the automated system for over 30 minutes on each call. I cannot get through to a live agent! Somehow I still seem to acquire "Prize Entries" daily, even though I have $0 balance in my vault, and the money never moved to checking. My $100 transfer got "stuck" somehow during their downtime over the weekend, as I transferred it right when their service went down. I've not been credited with the money, and can't get a hold of anyone on the phone. I thought perhaps this would self-correct. You can clearly see I made a deposit into the vault, and the withdraws are exactly $100 short of what is available.
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Reviewed March 27, 2017
I purchased a Walmart Money Card on 03/21/2017, and loaded $200 on it. A few days later, the $5 monthly fee was removed. That was fine. On 03/25/2017, I reloaded an additional $20 to it. I went back to my hotel room, and proceeded to pay my rent online, which was $204.99, but it was declined ($195+20=$215). When I called the automated number, it stated that I still only had $195. Upon speaking with customer service, I was told that they were having technical difficulties, and there was no estimated time that they would be resolved, and to also keep checking my balance throughout the day.
At 4 pm that day, I checked it, and I only had $20. I called to check recent transactions, and the bill I tried to pay "was approved", or so they said. But when I called my property manager, she said it wasn't paid on her end. I was on the phone with rude, condescending reps all evening, with no resolution. Walmart placed a hold on funds for a transaction that was never completed, and gave me an invalid confirmation number. I was told that my funds wouldn't be released until 04/06/17, and my rent was due 03/25/2017. I spoke with supervisors and corporate to no avail. My family and I had nowhere to go when we got back from out of town all because of them. I am in search of a lawyer today.
Hi Fadhima,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you. We are glad your concern was resolved.
Have a great day!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 26, 2017
Up until this point, the Walmart card was great. Yesterday, tried to get some money out of the vault and was told three different error messages why I couldn't transfer my money. Then the vault balance shifted to zero! Thank goodness I screenshot everything. Called the number on the back of the card. The lady kept saying she understood and to "try again in a few hours". Well, I gave them 24... and after a whole day, I STILL CAN'T ACCESS MY MONEY! They say you can't withdraw from the vault and that you can transfer to the operating funds ANY time... I guess anytime but when I need it! I'm facing late charges and risk losing my storage unit now among other issues. I'm really really disappointed in Walmart!!
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Reviewed March 26, 2017
I have never had a problem with my card before. As a matter of fact, I use it for everything. But after this issue, I may look into changing where my money and banking is. I have not been able to access my money in my online vault at all in over 48 hours. I've called several times and get the same response. "I'm sorry, but we are working to fix the issue." "Please keep trying to use your card. It should be working within the hour." Well 48 hours later and it's still not working. All of my money is literally locked away and I have no access to it. So tell me Green Dot Bank, are you going to pay my late fees I am accruing since my bills are not getting paid?!? Not happy at all.
Hi Shannon,
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Reviewed March 26, 2017
I've had the Walmart MoneyCard for over 5 years now... with the occasional small fluke but today takes the cake. I am a single mom who has to save for large purchases. After months of saving I went to purchase what I had worked many hours of overtime for only to see that I couldn't transfer MY MONEY from the vault as I had "exceeded the daily limit of 20 (!!) transactions." I called and waited for 62 min, and no human picked up. I emailed their Facebook page, received response, replied... nothing.
The way I understand it is if I take somebody's money without permission and don't give it back I go to jail for theft. What happens to Walmart MoneyCard when they take your money and don't give it back? I will be paying the extra money needed to open up a regular checking account now once I get my money back. (Btw, I even woke up after midnight just now to try to make a transfer and am still being told I've exceeded my limit. I have not made any transfers since March 15th. And who is Walmart to put a limit on the money I can spend when it's my money not theirs?)
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Updated review: March 29, 2017
Thank you Greendot for following up on my issue. I found the agent very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable of my account. I find it settling that even for such a huge company, they found the time to reach out and try to resolve my issue. My issue was resolved, the systems were under maintenance that day..and my funds were available later that day... . I will continue to use my greendot Walmart moneycard, because it makes my life so much easier.. Thank you, it was a pleasure to speak with you today Tamitha...
Original Review: March 25, 2017
I have had my Walmart MoneyCard for several years and have had no issues. I love my card. It has been easy to use, load, buy things online, send money, etc. But I had one issue last year with it when they had this big conversion and Walmart money card ended up keeping $185 of my money which I never got back. However my paychecks are direct deposited to my Walmart money card so I continue to use it after they fixed it and I just took the loss.
But now my question is... I keep my money on my card, I always keep a balance and I put money into my online vault, so my question is today it's not letting me have any access to my funds in the online but it keeps saying I've reached my limit of transfers for the day. I've never had this issue ever in all the years that I've had this card, so what is going on with my card? Why can I not access my money? I cannot remove my money from my vault to my account so that I can make a purchase. It just seems like more issues keep arising with this card as of lately, and when I call customer service I was in hold for over an hour and finally just gave up, with the hopes that tomorrow I'll be able to access my funds... Walmart money card, you are starting to disappoint me.
Hello Brandi,
We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 25, 2017
I have never used a more difficult card in my life! I get my permanent card and go to activate it but it says it is already active. I put money on the card at Walmart and about an hour later I go to use the card and it will not work! I try to log onto my account online but it will not let me log in! I call the number on the back of the card and I am on hold for almost an HOUR waiting to talk to someone! Then the line goes silent!
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Reviewed March 25, 2017
Had this card for over a year. Always deposited funds onto it at my local Walmart with no problem. Earlier today I went through the same routine as always. Deposited some cash onto my card, and then came home to pay bills online with it. I've currently been unable to access my funds for over an hour. Nothing appears to be wrong with the account, the transaction just isn't there. Every other time I've done this the funds were available immediately. I've been on the phone with customer service for over 45 minutes. Yet to talk to a human. Earlier I was on hold for over 20 minutes. Instead of getting a representative they just forwarded me to the survey and ended the call. Unreal. Thank god I saved the receipt, although who knows if I'll ever see my money at this point. Needless to say when I get this all sorted out, I will be looking for a new service.
Hi James,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns you’ve shared. We'll be in touch with you through the phone number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better number to reach you.
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Reviewed March 25, 2017
I go to transfer money from my vault and it states there has been an error (app). I try to unstash money on the website and it says I have reached my daily limit and I can try again tomorrow. This would be my first transfer of the day. The help icon that explains the vault says you can transfer money as many times as you want whenever you want. The fine print on the disclosure side says maximum of 20 times per day. Yet I have not been able to transfer anything today. Still on hold for over 45 minutes now and I am sure they will tell me what they did last time, "We can't transfer money over the phone." This is the second time this has happened and it always seems to happen at important times like needing to put gas in my car out of town on a trip. Ugh someone help.
Hello Nicholas,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We’re glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
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Reviewed March 24, 2017
Your money is not protected. I added money to my card. Went to Tifton, GA at Super for 3/15/17 to 3/17/17 for 138.90 but on 3/20/17 another charge made for 139.90. I tried to contact Walmart. No one alive will answer. I just want my funds back. Thank you.
Hi Victoria,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
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Reviewed March 23, 2017
When you call in the customer service reps can never assist you with problems. Like charges that have been made on my card and not being credited back to my account, being locked out of my card. These are just two examples of the poor customer service.
Reviewed March 23, 2017
I have carried my Walmart Card for well over 5 years now and love the fact that I can load it at any Walmart in the U.S.A and my wife can use it at home or abroad. The only downfall is that Green Dot reloads are expensive but are available at all Kwik Shops and most truck stops.
Hi David. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 23, 2017
I'm not satisfied with services from Walmart later. I used my card online and someone got my card and purchased something at a store. We as card members for over a year can not receive any promotions like when we load our tax refund on card. Going to go somewhere else.
Reviewed March 23, 2017
I originally got the MoneyCard because I was going through a divorce, moving & starting school (which required me to take a job making around $7/hr). Remaining with my bank was no longer an option due to high fees. At times, my entire check was only enough to cover the fees. Switch to the Walmart MoneyCard. Only a low maintenance fee (which is waived after depositing a certain amount each month). Saving those fees allowed me to have a little more in my "pocket" each month. The customer service has been fast, friendly, speaks English as a native language. As I finished school & took a job, my monthly direct deposit would be more than the documented "maximum". Again, a quick call to customer service (I feared they'd reject my DD). And was assured it would be no problem. Fast forward, I went on disability & again Walmart MoneyCard remains the best option for flexibility without a lot of overhead.
Hi Karla. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 22, 2017
Having a more extensive, detailed bank statement will be beneficial for both Walmart Moneycard/Green Dot Bank and their consumers. Statements would include (on paper and mobile app) all pending transactions, completed transactions and declined transactions permanently with exact date and time the card was used instead of today's (03-22-17) setup which shows pending transactions only for the time it's pending then disappearing from statements once completed showing the date of completion and not the actual date the charge was first processed. This confuses Customer Service Representatives as well as consumers who are reading from the consumers' account. CSRs will have more accuracy and understanding of transaction history which will better assist them with assisting us, the consumer when dealing with general questions and concerns.
Hi Bri,
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Reviewed March 22, 2017
I feel that it is a rip off to charge someone a monthly fee whether they use the card or not. Then there is a fee to add money to the card. I have had to put money on the card to pay a bill only to forget that there were monthly fees that took away from what I needed to pay on a bill. Then you're left to figure out how to tell someone that you can't pay what you agreed. Just recently I won $25 in a promotion you all were doing but I couldn't utilize the full amount because the monthly fees were had my card in a negative state. I plan on closing my account.
Hello Bridget,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
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Reviewed March 22, 2017
I enjoy the ease of loading my card at Walmart, as well as the rewards that I can gain. However, I would much prefer if the card itself had a Visa logo, as it is a Visa card. The lack of a Visa logo makes it appear to be a gift card and childish. The biggest issue that I have with the Walmart card is that my balance appears on multiple restaurant receipts. For account security reasons, this makes me extremely uncomfortable.
Hi Sarah,
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Reviewed March 22, 2017
I have had a positive experience with the Walmart MoneyCard. I love that there are no hidden fees, possibility of an overdraft, or any of the other crap that comes with having a regular bank or credit union account. The $5 min monthly fee adds up and preferred when it was only $3, but I understand inflation rates and the need to make some sort of profit to keep offering this service. I wish the minimum balance needed to waive the min fee was less and more reasonable than $1,000 as I am in a low-mid income household and will never reach that $1,000 threshold. I think that is too high and a way to keep making money monthly on that $5 fee. But overall I am happy and love that the card is accepted everywhere.
I do have one major complaint though that I can't withdraw cash other than $20 max cash back during a purchase. Even at a Walmart money center I was denied getting cash back. What the hell?! It's my preloaded money and should be able to access and pull it off of there any time I like no qualms about it!!! Please fix whatever policy prevents that!!! Thank you!
Hi Caroline. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 22, 2017
I have been using Walmart MoneyCard for several years and absolutely love it. It is fast and easy to use and reload. I have my paycheck direct deposited into my MoneyCard and it makes my life so much easier, no bank to deal with. I would highly recommend using MoneyCard and have brought several people to use it as well!!!
Hi Jason. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 21, 2017
I got a Walmart MoneyCard, for a job I had started, it was great! Direct Deposits always on time, amount accurate. I had had the card for quite some time. So one Saturday morning I was going to go shopping, pay bills, went to ATM, and there was nothing, Nada, all of the rest of my paycheck was gone. A cable comp. that I hadn't used for over 2 + yrs, had emptied my funds out for the next 2 weeks. I was Livid. That was the first time. The second time was a few yrs later last yr. As a matter of fact, a fitness center took money out of my account, the rest of my paycheck again, I hadn't been to the fitness club for a few months nor did I know I was under contract.
Regardless who is monitoring our $ isn't that what's Supposed to be done? Aren't or isn't someone there to protect you and your $? If the watch transactions wouldn't you think after 2+yrs of not paying a bill in the same acct. # why would you all of a sudden? They wouldn't refund (Theft) transactions Even if I could have proven it. And still charged me the lil monthly fee, they cancelled my card 2nd time and NEVER issued me my new card. I was going to give them a 3rd chance, why? IDK. The reps aren't even in the United States, I can barely understand them, how are they going to understand our money and how hard we work for it. Walmart get text alerts... You'll save customers a lot of heartache and inconvenience.
Hi Darla,
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Reviewed March 21, 2017
Lost card. I'm upset because anyone can still swipe your card when it's lost. This needs to be fixed as soon as possible and I think the issuing of the card should be quicker 3 days minimum. I think the card would also work better if it had a chip reader as well.
Hi Jalesia,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns you’ve shared. We'll be in touch with you through the phone number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better number to reach you.
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Reviewed March 20, 2017
I love my Walmart MoneyCard! Especially the vault. I can save money so much better with it. The website makes it way easier than calling the number on the back. Plus I can load in more than one place. This card give me the freedom to do what I need without worrying about if I'm going to go and get charged some many overdraft fees.
Hi Ivory. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 19, 2017
I did a dispute. I went and printed the dispute form offline. Sent it to them. Never heard nothing back from them. I did a report with BBB. They notified them. They told the BBB I never sent them nothing. I sent the BBB the email I sent and the email they sent saying they had it. They was a good card till this and I will never tell anyone about them nor will I keep this card.
Hi Sandi,
We'd like to have someone look into your account and discuss the concerns that you shared. We'll be in touch with you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. Please private message us if there is a better phone number to reach you.
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Reviewed March 18, 2017
My son is away at MOS in the military. He needs some money so I decided to get a card in my name and get a second one for him so he has access to my money. Got my card not his. I call them, they tell me they can't verify my son. He has to sign up for the second card. I call my son and do a 3 way call with him and Walmart. I say, "Ok here he is. Get it done." They tell him, "We can't." I said, "You told me you needed him to do it." Lady on phone says, "No, I didn't." While son is still on phone after that comment I said, "Ok, fine. Let's get him a card." She says, "We can't do that." I asked why. She says "we can't verify him, he has to do it." I said, "He is on the phone so get it done." She refused and then hung up on us. I'm assuming Walmart has issues with our Military?
Hi Robin,
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Reviewed March 18, 2017
This is second time that someone has gotten access to my card and stole my money! When I call I wait on the line for an hour or more. This is absolutely unacceptable. I called to ask about the transaction and made sure to let it be known that I didn't want my card cancelled until I got the rest of my money off (because the first time they cancelled it from the beginning of the call and told me I had to wait 10 days to get another). Then the guy tells me there is nothing they can do because it is still pending and kept telling me it was an authorized charge when the transaction was made in Canada and I live in North Carolina.
Then I asked to speak to a manager and it took 45 minutes to get someone in the phone to tell me that they didn't have the number to corporate but could transfer me. So I get transferred to an American who tells me to wait until it posts, to call back and get my money back. I call and at this very moment I'm still on the phone going into my second hour of the music saying they are experiencing high call volumes and apologizing for my wait. I'm going to speak to a lawyer because this is ridiculous. I will never use anything Walmart/Green Dot after this for as long as I live. I am utterly and totally disgusted.
Hi Ashley,
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Reviewed March 17, 2017
I have used the WalMart Money Card for at least 5 years now and all of a sudden I can't receive my direct deposit and my new card that was sent to me in replacement of the one that expired amazingly isn't activated under my account even though I activated the card with no problem. I type in the last four of my social and all of a sudden the automated system for the first time ever says my information is invalid. I use my money card for lunch money and my primary paycheck goes in my joint bank account. I basically have no spending money now because Green Dot or WalMart has my money. I can't believe this garbage happening to me. I want and need my money and if I don't get it I plan to take legal action. I need to be heard on this. Very upset.
Hi Jacob,
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble with your card. We'd like to have a customer specialist look into this further. We will reach out to you through the number provided to us by Consumer Affairs. If there’s a better number to reach you on, please direct message it to us.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 17, 2017
I have had a Walmart MoneyCard for years now and have really had no problems until now. Last night I noticed two charges from the same company for about $100 was taken off of my card so I immediately called customer service and spoke with someone and told them what was going on and they told me I would have to wait until the transaction actually went through because at that time it was still pending. That had me frustrated from the get-go. So I waited a few days, check to make sure it went through, called, filed my dispute, got my claim number, email the paperwork back to them.
So today I called to make sure that they received my dispute forms and spoke with a supervisor who proceeded to tell me that it's going to be another 10 days on top of the four since I first filed a dispute before as she put it may or may not get my money back or they may need more time now. I have never use this company. My phone is not through Boost and someone actually did 2 transactions on the same day for two separate amounts and they are making me wait to get my money back this someone else stole.
What's so frustrating is they could pull the money out within 24 hours which in all seriousness could have been prevented since they could have stop payment while it was still pending. But they're going to make me wait two weeks if not longer before I get my money back. Yeah I'm sorry. I'm a single mom waiting on money that I worked really hard for. It can get frustrating and I even told them I have a dollar to my name. I don't get another paycheck for 2 more weeks. How am I supposed to feed my kids or pay for day to day things such as gas to get to work. I can assure you as soon as I get my money back I will no longer have a Walmart MoneyCard and I will tell everyone to not get one. This has me very upset. Someone can steal my money and take it out right away but they make me wait to get my money back. Sorry that's ridiculous.
Hi Amber,
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Reviewed March 17, 2017
At the beginning, I did not have any problems with this card. The problem began when the site would not take my password. I followed the instructions and they said that they would email me a password or reset it for me. I never got the email. I tried at least three times. I called customer service. Their response is that my email account is blocking the message. Well it is not. The message is probably being blacklisted along it route to me. I receive emails all the time for password changes with no problem and I am a contractor that does business with my email account with no previous problems. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of the sender that the recipient receives the email. If I check my end and there is no problem, don't take the position that we sent it and it your problem.
I call them to see if there was an alternative and they say "no. This is how we do it." Most companies will send an email within a few minutes but they say the email will take over 30 minutes. Walmart MoneyCard is not the best debit card to use. It does have some good points but in the end they failed to satisfy this customer by being stuck in their own rules instead of being a problem solver. At this point I switch to another debit card and so far so good.
Hi H,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and allowing us to reach out to you.
Have a great day!
Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 17, 2017
It's been almost 2 weeks now since over $3000 of non-authorized purchases were made in Detroit with MY card that is in my possession, here in Orlando. I don't understand what is going on. I submitted my dispute information the same day the transactions were happening. And clearly you can see something is not right when on the same day these transactions are happening in Detroit, I'm making a return with MY card here at the mall. I really need my money back. I'm a single mother with 4 children and this is unacceptable.
Hello Valencia,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 17, 2017
I purchased a Walmart MoneyCard from Walmart to use for my direct deposit, for my paycheck and for my tax refund. On March 1, 2017 I noticed a pending charge on my online account for 1933.20. It almost gave me a heart attack. I knew I had not made a purchase for that amount and I did not recognize the online business name that the purchase was made at. I immediately called Walmart MoneyCard and after being on hold for 50 minutes I finally reached a representative that informed me that I needed to wait and let the transaction go through and then call back to make a dispute.
In the meantime they cancelled my card and mailed me out another one. The transaction was processed on March 2 so I called the 800 number again to file the dispute. They asked me to send the dispute in writing, and I did on March 2. They told me that I would have a resolution by March 16th. Yesterday was March 16 and I still do not have a resolution. I called Walmart MoneyCard again and they then informed me, over the phone, not in writing or in email, that my case has been extended for 45 days for further investigation.
That was fine with me because it does say on the website under the dispute rules and regulations that this may happen. The problem I have with this is the way they also mislead the customer by also stating on the website that if the investigation has to be extended to the 45 days, the funds WILL BE made available to the customer so they don't have to wait. Walmart MoneyCard informed me that my funds would not be made available to me, that it is a case by case basis and in my case mine will not be made available. I asked the representative where it stated that in the rules and regulations under the dispute process online, she stated it does not. I asked to speak with a supervisor and she stated the supervisor could not tell me anymore than she already had and she refused to let me speak to a supervisor.
This makes me feel like someone at Walmart MoneyCard may actually be the one who stole my money off of my card because they are just giving me the runaround about my own money. I will never use Walmart MoneyCard again for anything. How can this happen to someone and they act like they just don't care? That was my money and I had possession of my own card so how could this happen and Walmart MoneyCard just do nothing? I know there should be someone else I can reach out to so they can get this resolved. I filed a police report and sent it in with all of my other dispute information on March 2 but I guess that does not matter either. I have learned a very expensive lesson, always use a real bank because this would not have went on like this and they would make sure to get it resolved in a timely manner.
Hi Michelle,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 17, 2017
I recently discovered an error with my direct deposit at my works website. I corrected the error before the direct deposit date. I contacted Walmart Green Dot and they are giving me a canned message of the same thing over and over again, meanwhile my employer has not received the decline payroll deposit and as a result of it, I am out of 1267.00 paycheck. This is blatant theft by Walmart. The account no. it was sent to does not exist. So it is obvious the money will sit in limbo, held in a Walmart bank somewhere, and my family will go without food, phone service, electricity, and I am going to lose my vehicle to repo man for not being able to pay my payments. Amount of damage to me 100%. Amount of damage to Walmart, 0%. So if anyone is wanting to use this service, don't. They are rude to you on the phone, don't speak english, and refuse to help.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I wish could give them a ZERO. Walmart Money Card Security system sucks. Someone was able to call into customer service and change my login information and password. Know I have unauthorized charges on my account and I have to wait for them to investigate. This don't make any sense. The number on the back of the card does not work. You have to google to find a customer service number and then customer service want to get slick mouth and tell me I called in and change the login and password. NO Walmart money messed up and allowed someone to gain access to my account. Know it just a BIG inconvenience all the way around. Very bad look on Walmart. You put your name on a product that is just truly horrible. Never again. Still waiting for a resolution.
Hi Jeanene,
We attempted to contact you regarding your concern. If you still require assistance, please call the number left on your voicemail. We are here to help.
Thanks,Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 16, 2017
The only problem I'm having is there is a limit on how much cash you can withdrawal per day. Other than that card works great. Direct deposit is always there, and for some reason I get paid one day earlier than my coworkers so thank you Walmart.
Hi Todd. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 15, 2017
I do like the MoneyCard but one thing you can only register one card on the app and that I can't use it at the pump. Always have to go inside and another thing I get charged a monthly charge when I have direct deposit and the ATM in Walmart charge a fee.
Hi Noveda. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 15, 2017
I would give this product 0 stars if the option was available. I paid for the temporary card, added funds, and I expected my permanent card to be in the mail. This was TWO MONTHS ago. After receiving 2 emails that my card would be delivered in 2 days, no card... It was impossible to speak to a Human through any of the options on the automated system. I sent an email requesting a human to call me. I was contacted after days with the balance on my card frozen, yet another assurance that my card would be delivered, still not resolved a week later.
Hello Marthys,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier today. We are glad that we were able to resolve the concerns that you shared. We value your feedback, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make things right. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Reviewed March 11, 2017
Always courteous and polite. Other day I spoke to a rep who was professional in her approach. That resonates with me when I ask for assistance. I can't recall a time when I have called upon the help line, that someone wasn't able to assist and answer questions amicably.
Hi Peter. We value your positive feedback and appreciate you as a customer. We will continue to make sure that Walmart Money Card is the best product for you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss.
Thank you!Green Dot Corporation
Walmart MoneyCard Company Information
- Company Name:
- Walmart MoneyCard
- Website:
- www.walmartmoneycard.com