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Walmart MoneyCard Reviews

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About Walmart MoneyCard

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.

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Pros
  • Cash back on Walmart purchases
  • 2% APY annually
  • Up to four free family accounts
Cons
  • No fees only at Walmart locations
  • Numerous fees

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 30, 2015

    Today I made a log in account for my Walmart money card. Online VAULT is added as a free feature, a savings account for which you can transfer money into and as you need it you can transfer money out and make available to use. Well, I transferred money in and cannot transfer it out. I called customer support who told me that yes my money was in the vault but they don't know how to get it out. After 4 calls and 3 managers, the best they can tell me is it will be several days for them to figure out why I can't transfer the money out. Most people who are using something like Walmart money card are using it as opposed to banks. Well at least at a bank if I transfer money to savings I can transfer it out. This left me in a huge mess, having had a service I couldn't pay for because my money was stuck in the vault and no one knows how to fix it.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 28, 2015

    I have been a card holder for over 5 years and am experiencing the worst customer service and business practice I have ever had to go through. My card was compromised on Sunday July 18. I called and the guy I spoke with was sending me a new card which I had to get it expedited because I was going on vacation that Friday. He had me pay 15 so I could get it by Thursday July 23. Friday then came and I still had no card. I called and after speaking with multiple people and being on hold for a good hour altogether the guy transferred some of my money to another card but not before I had to go and pay 21.88 for a temporary card. I then return home today Monday July 27 and still have no card.

    I called and the first guy Edgar was extremely rude kept speaking over me placing me on numerous holds without telling me. He told me he was a supervisor and "Oh well what would you like me to do." He said he has no tracking on my card and does not know what happened to it!! After a good 40 min he put someone else on the line who said he can't do anything. I explained to him my bills are overdue and I already got an extension because of the first card episode and now me and my daughter have no food. He told me he doesn't know what he would like me to do and I have to wait another 5 days to get a card!!! While me and my daughter starve and my car insurance is about to be cancelled! This is ridiculous and very unprofessional. I am extremely upset and I will never add money or do business with this card again.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2015

    I bought a TV from walmart.com and returned it to the local Wal-mart store in Klamath Falls Oregon. The receipt says credit issued refund but has not posted to my card. I need this money. So I think I'll never do business with money card again.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 24, 2015

    I have been trying to get help with Walmart.com, Walmart Customer Relations, Telecheck, etc... for the past 4 days all to no avail. After enrolling my Walmart Gift Card, I was instructed in order to "reload", I must submit my banking information. I received notice that it would be 2-3 business days to enroll, all to no avail. We're now at Day 5 and no one in any branch of Walmart has been able to help me. Not only are they not able to assist, there has been absolutely no one that can tell me WHERE my banking information went??? I am absolutely FED UP having lost more than 8 total hours of my time calling them and trying to get answers. DO NOT EVER put your credit card or banking information on the WALMART website for any reason - account, gift cards or anything else... TOTALLY NOT SAFE. Don't bother trying to contact Customer Service - absolutely USELESS.... BUYER SERIOUSLY BEWARE....

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2015

    I purchased a Wal-Mart MoneyCard July 3, 2015. When the personalized card came I tried to activate it for 2 days with no results. Through trial and error I finally got a rep on the phone who informed me my card was reported stolen THE DAY I PURCHASED IT (not by me!) and a new card was mailed out on the 7th. When the 22nd came and went with no card I called automated and got the message "We're sending you a new card." So that's another 2 weeks wait!! These cards are intended for low income people with bad credit... If that's already working against me then don't you think the $50 on that card I trusted you with is VITAL to me??!?!? DO NOT BUY THIS CARD!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 20, 2015

    I had an unexpected emergency out of state, and when I returned home, realized I left my card in the other state. I reported the card lost and asked for it to be replaced, I was told it would be 5-7 days to have access to the direct deposit of my paycheck. After 11 days, I called to inquire about why I hadn't received it yet and was told that it would then be at least two weeks. Meanwhile, bills remain unpaid and fees are piling up.

    It is asinine to have my money held hostage without the assistance to have access to MY OWN MONEY! The "Customer Service Reps" (6 total), were rude, difficult and refused to let me speak to a supervisor. I was told a flat out NO. The women that I spoke to, not only didn't speak English well, but also became more and more rude. THIS IS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED and STILL have no paycheck to use. I am extremely dissatisfied and frustrated and wish to speak with someone who can provide decent resolution.

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    Jamie increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Walmart MoneyCard, Jamie increased their star rating on July 27, 2015.

    Updated review: July 27, 2015

    So I finally got to speak to a real person and she actually did help me out. She told me my email address was misspelled on the Wal-Mart money card website and that's why I wasn't getting any emails about my account info. And the reason I couldn't make any online purchases is because I made purchases before with my temporary card and I have to request to change my card info. So I'm hoping all of this will work.

    Original Review: July 19, 2015

    Everything was fine and worked ok but then after I loaded money on my card a second time, of course I had to wait 24 hours till it was available to spend, and once I was able to spend it, everything was ok. When I bought some stuff from a few stores when I went out and about with my boyfriend and his mom, I had plenty of money left on my card so I decided to try and order some more stuff online but it would never let me. It was saying "Your bank does not authorize this payment." So I went to sign in on my Walmartmoneycard.com account and forgot my info so I requested that they send it to my email 3 times and never got any email from them. But then I remembered and tried signing in and it was saying that it wasn't correct and now I'm locked out of my account for 24 hours. I tried calling customer service and I never could get a real person to talk to.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2015

    I lost my money card and wal mart will not give me any kind of check. And now I'm going to be homeless cause I can't pay my rent. Wa mart money card should be shut down or something should be done about this whole situation.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2015

    I have had a Wal-mart money card for 5 years and I have never had an issue with it. I use it for online shopping, paying bills and traveling. You can even link your paycheck for a direct deposit. You can check your account balance online at anytime for no fee.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 17, 2015

    Started a Walmart money card 3 weeks ago, told it would take two weeks to get my new card. In the meantime I have a temp card I'm unable to pull cash from. Three weeks and still no card. Called customer service and they sent out a second card that will again take two weeks. Sad. :(

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 16, 2015

    This company is the worst I've ever dealt with. They will block your card for no reason. They are so money hungry. If a transaction doesn't go through from a store Walmart money card still takes the money! They have VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 15, 2015

    I put $500 on my newly purchased Wal-Mart MoneyCard to pay my car payment only to find out after calling several times that I have to wait 2 weeks for my permanent card to come. Also they wouldn't allow me to speak with a supervisor. This card sucks...

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 15, 2015

    Where do I begin? First of all, they never sent me my replacement card! So when I requested a 2nd one, they deactivated my temporary one without warning. Then, when I received my 2nd card, they couldn't activate it because they sent me a 3rd one without me knowing!! They screw up and they don't take responsibility for it nor do they care. They argue with you and have the worst customer service. I will NEVER get another Green Dot card, nor will I keep this account. As soon as I receive this card, whenever that may be, I will be draining the account and cancelling it. Save yourself the headache!

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed July 13, 2015

    Been trying to log in since 07/08/15 and finally after 4 emails I was able to use the card 1 evening. Can't log in nor check the balance. Able to use it 1 day out of 6 so far. I am on my 7th email to them. I am on a fixed income and can't afford to struggle any more than I already have to be able to use this money!! Want to spend the balance so I can close the card. Website says I am putting in the wrong card number. Angry and frustrated. Even wrote to Walmart Customer Service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 13, 2015

    I had asked for a 2nd card I had to be deactivated and a new card sent out with a new name on it. The Philippine lady didn't speak well enough to understand what she was saying but she seemed to have been able to process my request. A week goes by and I couldn't access my funds while trying to eat at Dunkin Donuts with the family. Called and found out that WalMart Money Card froze my entire account until my new card gets to me. OMG. No other means of funds but by this card. I thought they would deactivate only my secondary card, not my entire account!

    Now I am going on vacation with 2k on my card that I have no access to. I contacted them but they cannot do anything but wait. I cannot believe if they know that your entire acct. will be blocked, why wouldn't they send you a temporary card? Now I just got another card in the mail only to not be able to activate it. The 877 number is only automated and never gives me a person to help me and the system doesn't recognize the card info I am giving it. This is so absurd. I cannot even go anywhere and withdraw my money physically. WalMart isn't a bank and isn't set up to handle card issues!

    Updated on 7/22/2015: When my new card came in it was a frikkin replacement card for me! They didn't send me one in my daughter's name and my original card was no longer any good. I'm not going through this again. Their support told me that they do not have any Americans who work there who can help me! Disgusted. I loved this card.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 12, 2015

    I've been using this card over my bank card for security purposes. Beginning June 30, 2015 I made purchases thru tv home shopping and then cancelled some of the purchases. I did not realize that WMC withholds those funds for 10 days, twice as long as a bank. However, after 10 phone calls and 12 days later I still do not have my funds available and those transactions have altogether disappeared. WMC support keeps telling me to check at different times but the funds never become available.

    What the hell is Walmart doing with my money! Why are they withholding money that is rightfully mine and then misrepresenting when those funds will become available. This is a SCAM. I have additional funds in the same 10-day waiting period but if I get all of these funds back I will be zeroing out the balance and destroying the card. This is beyond belief! RIPOFF, THIEF, SCAM!!!

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    Reviewed July 10, 2015

    I have the walmart money card and have had the same problems. Someone got a hold of my number so they shut my card off. I didn't know at first until I tried to get gas on payday. I called them and they told me what happened and it would be about a week for a new card. I just went to work and they were able to give me my money on a walmart money network check. No hassle at all. They cashed it there for free at the service desk. Have any of you tried that?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2015

    My purse was stolen in June 2015 by a supposed to be friend. They keep calling into Wal-Mart and changing the address back to their address and stealing my money. They are getting the new cards sent to them and spending my money. This is still going on to this day. I had to change it again today because this person called in and changed the address back to hers. I have called and called and called and Wal-Mart will not do anything to help me. I have tried to ask them to add a security question. They refuse me. They said that there is nothing that they can do about it. I am disabled and receive a check direct deposit for 879.00 in the last 2 months from the VA.

    I have only received 300.00 from over 1600.00. I have changed my email address just in case they are receiving alerts. I have changed all my passwords. But Wal-Mart money card tells me as long as they have my information that there is nothing that they can do. I am begging someone to please help me and tell me what to do. Wal-Mart says my money is secured but how is that when I am not receiving any of my money and this other person gets my card and spends my money. Someone please help me. I am begging now.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 7, 2015

    Stealing over $2000.00 from me. Called them to ask, "Where is all my money again." Their response is always, there is a 30 day investigation time period, they will let me know. This has been going on for almost 2 years. Nothing but the runaround and sending me new cards to start over.. I WANT MY DAMN MONEY!!! I WORK TOO HARD IN THE HEAT AND RAIN TO HAVE IT STOLEN!! My wife puts little by little on it to help us save but what good does it do when you won't give it back. Give me all my money. Enough is enough!!!

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    Reviewed July 7, 2015

    These prepaid cards are by far the worst experience I have ever had. Have waited 30 days for my new card to access myyyy money. Walmart an American company??? They should be sued for lying to customers. Their money card center reps are in Philippines. Pathetic.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 4, 2015

    I cancelled my Walmart MoneyCard about 2 months ago, and I was supposed to be issued with a refund check of $200. After waiting patiently for a month, and no check, decided to call them. A rep told me they will cancelled the lost check and resend another check and promising a supervisor will call me which never came today. 3 weeks passed and I decide to call them, now they claim my check was cashed on the June 2nd. I told them I never received nor cashed the check, which but all fell on deaf ears; they would hear none of it. On the 2nd of June I was out of state, so how could I have cashed the cheque? The rep said there is nothing they can do. I even asked them to send me an image of the check which they said they cannot provide and then hanged the phone. Am stuck contemplating my next action. This card not recommended for consumer use.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 2, 2015

    There was some site called Dot.com that had been taking $50 off my husband's card. He called and talked to a rep to see why and what the site was and to see if they could block this site from taking money off his card. Well the lady he spoke with told him she had taken care of the problem and he wouldn't have to worry about it. A week goes by the same site has taken more money off. He calls them again for the lady to tell him she's going to send him a new card with a different card number. He tells her not to deactivate the card he was using until after Thursday so he can get his check off of it. She does it anyway and hangs up. Mind you the new card they said was supposed to arrived two days was sent out to an address that does not exist and they are telling him there is nothing they can do but send out another one that will take 3-5 days.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 30, 2015

    I filed my taxes and put my direct deposit info to have the refund go into my Walmart money card. Two days before my refund is to be deposited, I find that MoneyCard no longer accepts tax refunds. Called customer service and they say they can't or won't help. Why the hell did they accept refunds in the first place if they're going to do this before the refund comes? I will be banking somewhere else from now on...

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    First of all I had my card number stolen. I reported it stolen on the 17th of June. All of our checks get deposited onto this card. Here we are June 29th and still haven't received our new card in the mail. Every single one of my bills are past due and my utilities are being shut off tomorrow. I have no more extension. I am now a month behind on all my bills because all of my money is on a card I have no access to. I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND THE WALMART MONEY CARD. I will be taking every penny off my card once it arrives, so my best advice is do not get this card. It can ruin your life in just a matter of seconds. Oh and to top it all off when it was stolen 20.00 was stolen off of it too and guess what? Walmart can't replace that either. I am beyond mad. I believe they are a scam and they steal from you.

    Ps. Thanks Walmart. My kids and I have to live without electric until my card gets here. Thanks a lot.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 26, 2015

    I damaged my card that I get my direct deposit on & requested a replacement card. I waited 10-13 days for the card & they sent a card with the same number on it as the one I reported damaged. I couldn't activate it. When I called AGAIN, I got the same RUDE, DISHONEST, INCOMPETENT CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Everything she told me was untrue about my account. NOW, I CAN'T GET MY money for ANOTHER 13 DAYS. Very angry!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 18, 2015

    Walmart money cards are the worst. The employees will give you wrong information. Walmart does not have to worry about me even shopping in their stores again. Disgusted to the utmost. I have had nothing but problems with them when it comes to the prepaid cards. Walmart I will tell all my friends and family about the dirty tricks and tactics you play with other people's money.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 18, 2015

    Why does it take two weeks to three. I have an authorization code to release the funds back into my account. I need my money back right now. No one at Wal-Mart MoneyCard tried to help me at all. It should take two weeks for just an authorization hold to release back on to my card.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 15, 2015

    So I called about 2 weeks ago about my money a company charged and I had no idea. Very not concerned reps you not authorized charge, said "All we can do is compromise card and you have to wait to it shows on card then we can dispute but as for now we compromise card and send out new one." I was pissed because everything I said wasn't taken in consideration and on top of that they sent the new card to wrong address which the company had refunded my money back and then told me it will be another 10 days before I get a new card. I will never use this card again and I will be canceling.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2015

    I had a very bad experience with the Wal-Mart master card. I lost my card and I cancelled it. Meanwhile a deposit came to the card. I wanted to transfer the balance from that card to gain access to my deposit. Every acct rep I talk to made an executive decision and to me I had to wait two weeks before I can have access to my paycheck that was direct deposit. I have access to no money and the acct. reps could not connect me with a supervisor. It’s going on 3 days. Every rep tell me the same thing. It’s very sensitive to me now because I need to get my children to see their father in intensive care and I don’t have access to my finances.

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    Price

    Reviewed June 13, 2015

    At first I really liked Wal-Mart Money Card but now after I realized that I can only upload money through MoneyGram every 72 hours, or so they say, I hate it. Every time I try putting money through MoneyGram they say I have exceeded my limit. This card has cost me so much money because it never lets me put money when I truly need it.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2015

    I have had my card for 2 years I use primarily for gas. I put money on it for gas to go back and forth to work. This was on June 3. Why did it allow me to put money on this card when it expired in May. I can't use this card! This card should not have let me put money on it. It should have declined it. Walmart has better programs for their systems than this.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed June 12, 2015

    I bought a Walmart money card on June 9, 2015. Tried to activate it but it doesn't have the required 16 digit card number to activate it. I gave the cashier $20 to put on it at a Tullahoma Tennessee Walmart. Came home to activate but not all 16 digits required to activate so my card is no good even though I paid $20 plus cost of the card.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 11, 2015

    I can't believe Walmart is even associated w/ This crap company!!!! I called to change my address because my card was about to expire & I needed a new card sent to my new address. Csr told me card would take 6-10 days to arrive. On the 10th day I didn't receive a card so I called them. New csr told me it could take up to 2 weeks for new card to arrive. Meanwhile I have no access to my funds. They cannot even tell me when my card shipped or where it shipped from!!! This is effing ridiculous. How can a person even work for this company.... they have no integrity. If and when I get my funds I will be cancelling this card immediately. Meanwhile I have not paid my car note or insurance & I am borrowing money from friends just to eat & get gas!!!! This is a scam & shame on Walmart for even being associated w/ This company!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 10, 2015

    My card number was hacked on May 22, 2015. I called them right away and they told me they would immediately cancel my card and issue a new one. They said that I should have my new card by June 1st. Okay, whatever. It is what it is. June 3rd comes and still no replacement card. I call back and and was told I was given wrong information and the card would not be here until June 8th. I said that was unacceptable because that was not what I was originally told. I was told that there was nothing they could do, no apology, nothing. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was told no. So I just gave up.

    Called again today because I still do not have my card. Was told it should be here. I told them again it was not. I told them I needed a resolution today. I have no food to feed my kids, no gas in my car. All I got was that they'd issue a new card with expedited delivery, 3-5 business days. I said "how am I going to feed my kids?" They said that they didn't know and that was all they could offer. I called them heartless and hung up.

    For Walmart, being an "American" company, maybe they should have representatives that work in the U.S. And for being family oriented, that's BS. Once I get my new card, I will withdraw every penny on there and never use it again. Another reason why I hate Walmart.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 9, 2015

    I recently made a purchase online with a major merchant on June 5, 2015 and since that purchase I have not had access to any of my money. My account has been frozen and I have called customer service for several days now to override this issue and no one has helped me. I have been lied to by numerous customer reps and supervisors giving me the run around on when I will have access to the rest of my funds. They blamed the merchant and stated that it had something to do with a reversal payment and I made a purchase. I contacted the merchant's customer service and they explained to me that nothing was showing pending or reversal on their end.

    I could not go to work today because I have no gas in my car and no food in my home to feed my family. I am currently pregnant and I explain this to customer service of Walmart MoneyCard and they could not help me. They told I would have to wait until June 16th to access my money again because it takes up to ten calendar days for everything to clear when something like this happens and there was nothing they could do to override and release the rest of my funds to me. This has come at a very critical time in my life because I am the main financial supporter of my family at this time. I STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THE WALMART MONEYCARD TO ANYONE!!!!! IT IS A HOKES!!!!!!!!! I have to not find a bank, change my direct deposit and never use this card. NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed June 8, 2015

    I called to report my card stolen and to request a replacement. They told me that they would charge me 3 dollars and that it could take up to 2 weeks to receive a replacement via mail. I agreed and waited over 2 weeks, never to receive the card. I called the company and all that they had to tell me was that I should have received it and since I had it, I had to order a new one which included a second charge.

    I told them that I am going to be moving in less than one week and therefore did not have two weeks to wait for another card that may or may not show up. My only other option was to order another card to be delivered express by FedEx to the tune of another $15, which who knows if that would even show up. My last paycheck is on that card and by the time I receive another one, if I didn't receive it at all, it will have a second paycheck on there. I have had no access to any of my funds and no means to pay any bills. Once this issue is resolved, I am never using this company for their services ever again.

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    Price

    Reviewed June 4, 2015

    Walmart debit needs to be sued. They charge my card on one transaction, they make it into two. My tax return two years they have been stealing my money, and when I try and go on account it wont let me in. I have complained wrote up a dispute and nothing happens. It's all lies. I'm on social security and I can't even change cards cause the routing number doesn't match to what social security has. They are stealing lots of my money, every dispute you have to cancel your card so there's no record of that card once you cancel it. I really want to have a class action suit. Please help me.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 4, 2015

    I stayed at the Hampton Inn Hotel. The charge was 107$. The next time I used the card funds where missing. I called Walmart customer service line I was told the hotel made three deduction 124$ and 50$ three times. They were suppose to investigate and a day later I was told there was only a 107 dollar deduction and two 50 dollar deductions here. It is going on 2 months and I have not received a card to access my funds. I was told that a card was sent out May 22 and it is now June 3. When I called the supervisor told me that there was nothing I could do but wait for the new card. I asked her to speak to another supervisor or a customer complaint number and she hung up in my face.. I haven't had access to my funds in 6 weeks and possible incurred a fee for using the card with my funds being blocked. This is the worst debit card experience I have ever had and Walmart did not protect me as a cardholder or value me as a customer.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 3, 2015

    First time getting a prepaid debit card and it worked well for the times I needed it on some transactions. The first time I had a problem was using the card online I was told temporary cards could only be used for certain services. I was upset because I had used it before the transaction before and had no issue, the lady in customer service said I can continue after I receive my real card. After receiving my real card I did not have any more issues except having merchants trying to overcharge. This time when I spoke with customer service they were happy to help me and stopping the matter. The last time was the nail on the casket. I had recently stayed at a hotel and they had double charged me, when I spoke with the hotel desk she quickly said she would fix the issue. I called customer service to inform them but they said because the charge was pending it wouldn't be released on the 13th of June.

    The next day I get a email saying that my card has been temporarily turned off and to call customer service. I immediately called after reviewing the email. I called and spoke to a man I asked him what had taken place and he said that my card would be suspended for transactions that had taken place. I had to spend the remaining balance and that I would not be allowed to add money to my card any longer. Disturbed I asked what transaction had taken place to shut my card off. He then informed me he couldn't say because the computer instructs them what to do and that's all. I asked what would happen with the money I was waiting to come back on the card, he told me I had to wait until the 13th to check if it would be on the card if not dispute the transaction.

    I then asked him how would I be able to dispute if I had to spend the money on my card and they were shutting it off he couldn't elaborate and how it would work. After attempting to ask again he only repeated that my money should be on my card from the hotel by the 13th if not file a dispute. Irritated I asked to speak with a supervisor because he was not understanding what I was asking about what would happen to the card by then. He informed me that they don't transfer to supervisors, the supervisors give you a call back within 48hrs of your concern. This is the worst card service ever. I will stick to my bank before ever going with another Walmart card. It sucks that Walmart makes billions and hires incompetent people to enforce their restrictions to get by on people.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    I am also a truck driver, I run all lower 48 states. The only issue I've ever had with the card was when they temp. suspended my service for using it in so many different places. (A Good thing: consumer protection) Other than that I've had no issues in the 2 years I've been a user. Matter of fact; I have 3 of them... one blue, one gold, and my main card; the Black card... I use the vault to store funds like a bank. I refill the other 2 cards online (therefore avoiding the $3 fee to refill them in the stores). I've had a very good experience using them to pay all types of services... including PayPal, online services, amazon, video game & app sites, clubs, bars, jukeboxes, cash machines, etc., Not everyone here has a complaint about this card... AND NO, I DON'T WORK FOR WALMART!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 1, 2015

    I have had a hold on my account for 16 days of over 2,600.00. I never asked for it. A security hold was placed for fraudulent activity. I told the Rep. that I didn't want there to be a hold, and that I authorized the charges in question. A hold was placed anyway. Unable to stop my direct deposits, I have had 3 and soon to be 4 checks deposited to that account with no access. That account was my main access to funds, so I have been without any money for over 2 weeks.

    I have all the same complaints as are on this website. Poor customer service, hang-ups, excuses and lies. I have sent in my license verification over 10 times, and now they say they finally got it, but I have to wait 2 days. I'm quite confident that I won't have my funds in two days. I have filed a complaint with the FDIC Consumer complaint division as well as with my congressman, Wal-Mart Corporation, and BBB. I do believe that there are enough dissatisfied customers that a class action law suit can be started. This is illegal and needs to be STOPPED. I am the sole income producer in my home, and have not been able to pay ANY bills, buy gas, prescriptions or food for 16 days. In another two days, I will have my mortgage due, and my fine is $150.00 per day I'm late and loss of a very large deposit. I will sue to recover my costs should this happen.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2015

    Today I went to Wal-Mart looking for a money card to load and send money to my sister. The package says that I can send money to family and friends so I bought it, had it loaded, and attempted to send money online. I got as far as having the authorization number, texted my sister the number, told her to give it 15 min before she went to pick it up. An hour later, money card emailed me saying that my transaction was NOT going to be processed. I am to go back to Wal-Mart and send the funds through moneygram. WTF. If I wanted to do that I wouldn't have bought the card and had it loaded. This is very inconvenient, bad business, and such a waste of money and time. - Very unsatisfied.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2015

    So it's been less than a week since I bought the black Walmart prepaid money card. I had yet to use it until today, I went to use it and it wouldn't work, and then came an email from them that my card was turned off due to suspicious activity. The thieves tried to make two drafts of $198 each time. I haven't even used the card anywhere except PayPal yet so how does my credit card information get stolen? This is crazy.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2015

    I wouldn't even give 1 star. I have lost/stolen my card that my paychecks get direct deposited to. I call numerous times and spoke with numerous supervisors for nothing to be resolved. I told them to transfer my money to another card. They said "No you have to do it online." So what is my entire card number so I can access it online? They said no they don't have any information to help me and if I don't already have an online account there is no way to get my own information. Like wtf.

    The only way to get my money is to wait two whole weeks til they issue another card. That's two more weeks of paycheck gone. I want my money and access to my own account. Impossible! Why even have a "customer service" number without anyone able to access anything or help in any way?! Why am I paying a monthly fee for at all! I would not recommend anyone to lose your card because there is no other way to get your money! The worst ever!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2015

    My husband and I got a card this January for direct deposit and tax refund and they completely screwed me last payday (Thursday) and today. I have been having checks deposit on the card since buying the card, and first thing Thursday, was not able to see if my check got deposited. Denied access to my money the entire day, calls told me their "technical difficulties" would not effect my money or card use yet could not withdraw any, and 12+ hours later, when I was able to get my money, I changed the preset pin on the new card, took money out and next thing I know, they email me for suspicious activity!! Argued with the lady but still am screwed since she promised FedEx will have a new card to me by today yet have no card, money, gas for work, NOTHING. They sure know how to make a mother with a 3 year old daughter feel like a pos...

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    Reviewed May 27, 2015

    I have been with Wal-Mart Money card for 2 years and had no problem. 12 days ago I lost may card and cancelled it. I found it shortly after and called back.. Now I understand that since I cancelled it I have to get a new card. But the process they take you through is unreal!!! I have answered everything they asked me from where did I live 15 years ago to my sister birthday and they still will not send me my card. This Friday is my daughter prom and I will not have any extra money for little things she may need because my paycheck gets direct deposited. Had this been taking care of when I first called, I would not have been going through this. Now I may not get my card for 2-3 weeks more. I never wrote about a company before but this whole thing has me stressed out. I spoke to 8-10 people who all tell me different things.. When I get this settled I will be closing my account and going to Wells Fargo...

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    Reviewed May 26, 2015

    I did not authorize two payments of 190.00 dollar off my walmart debit card on May 15, 2015. The polynesian said that they did not take the 190.00. I am very mad that no one knows where my money is. That looks like lawyer time. Walmart has my money. On the 15 of May, ** said that money will be put back on my card, it not on there. I will had to talk to my lawyer about this.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2015

    I purchased a Walmart Money Card in March. Here it is, the end of May, and I cannot activate it. I have followed all the prompts, called a number of times. I'm getting nowhere fast due to the unprofessional attitude of non English speaking people that answer the phone! As soon as I purchased the temporary card, the bank in charge locked the card. I've been waiting patiently, I've received the new card, but the system says it can't find me! Such a poor performance on both parties, Walmart and the bank!

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    Reviewed May 25, 2015

    They have a system error. They took my 400.00 that I never received and told me I have to wait until June 2 for my money garbage card. Don't recommend to anyone. Never using this card again.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 25, 2015

    I moved in December 2014. I changed my address online and called them. When I lost my card in February they sent replacement card to old address. March came, all my direct deposits on card - still no access to money. I called and called, finally one girl say card was shipped to old address. This happen twice. I did not get a new card till they forced me to pay FedEx, charge my own money. This clearly their fault and not so much has a care from them. I was hung up by supervisor and tried to put complaint in but no luck. It takes them way too long to get a new card in mail and wont give you access to your money. If you call about a questionable charge, they cancel your card before you tell them to. Then guess what, two more weeks no money. Meanwhile bills, rent - your life waiting on them to get it together. Their supervisors will do everything they can to get you off their backs but they provide no service. They need to improve or shut down.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 22, 2015

    I wish I would have seen all these reviews before I got this stupid card. My car was broken into on a Tuesday night. I didn't see it until Wednesday morning. I called to report my card stolen because my direct deposit would go in on Thursday morning (I told them this as well). They cancelled it and said they were sending me a new card. After doing this they told me I wouldn't have access to my money until the new card got to me. They estimated a delivery time of 2 1/2 weeks. This is completely unacceptable! I have bills to pay! They tell me there's nothing they can do. They can't transfer funds on to a new card, I can't go to a Wal-Mart and get my money.

    I call my works payroll rep and she tells me to cancel the account completely. This way the direct deposit bounces back to them and they can put my money on a pay card in the store and I'll have it that day. I call back the Wal-Mart money card services. It takes 30 minutes of trying to work my way around the automated system to get to an actual person. When I finally get hold of a person and I explain the situation and tell her to cancel the account she tells me that it won't be necessary because her supervisor will be giving me all call back on Thursday and we'll get the money to me. Finally I feel relieved that I'm actually reviving customer service from a company that claims to be "just like a credit card”.

    Thursday rolls around and I log into my account online and see my $700 deposit in it. I wait for a call and when one doesn't come I call them back. 15 minutes of trying to work the automated customer service number and 45 minute wait time I finally get hold of someone. They tell me there's nothing they can do. I say this is b.s I could have had my money but your people told me that the supervised would call me and get me my pay check! Or I would have just cancelled everything with this crap "company" and received my pay check from my payroll rep when it bounced back. But instead I stayed with you because I thought you'd be able to do the simple function you promised.

    After yelling and on the verge of crying because I don't have my money to pay my car payment and insurance in a few days I finally give up after arguing about how there has to be something they can do. They told me the stolen account was cancelled, yet my money went onto it. They can't transfer those funds onto another card I can go buy at Wal-Mart. Even though I have my ID, social, and account number I can't go to Wal-Mart and get my money. They are literally holding it hostage. I pray that this stupid card will come in the mail so I can get my money and cancel this **!!! NEVER AGAIN. WARNING! DON’T GET THIS CARD! IT IS USELESS WHEN YOU ACTUALLY NEED IT! They don't care about you, your finances, or customer services!

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    Reviewed May 21, 2015

    I hate this card! This is the second time my direct deposit was in my account but yet my transactions were declined. The first time, (about a year ago) my direct deposit did not post to my account until the next day causing all kinds of issues with late payments. I used bill pay about a month ago to pay my car insurance premium which took over 10 days to get to the merchant resulting in a late payment fee for my premium.

    Now, today; I went to QT to get my coffee refill for $1.07 and was declined 3 times. (how embarrassing) When I tried to call the automated line to check my balance it said they were having "technical difficulties" and wouldn't even let me speak to a real person. When I got home to check my balance on the computer, my money was in my account, the QT purchase was "pending" not "declined" and I still have $100 pre-authorization for the gas pending in my account affecting my balance. This is the worst card that you can get. I should have followed my first mind and switched to another pre-paid card the first and second time they screwed up but gave them another chance anyway and this is the thanks I get! #Pissed

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 21, 2015

    I loaded 120.00 on the card. I cannot activate it and now I cannot get a refund on my money. I really need my money. Customer service for the card will not pick up because the card is not activated!!!! I want my money.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2015

    I would like to know how it is possible that for three months I've not only got one but three of my many cards!! Need to wake up today and see a email stating that there was suspicious activity on my card and it had be frozen!! Never informing me which of the three cards it was! Seeing as I just put money on at least one of the cards two days ago this was worrisome!! So when I call I was switched only for the card and now tell me I need to send in a copy of my ID because they can't verify who I am with money left on my cards. This is craziness when you verify who I was within the first three months? Three months later all of a sudden have a problem.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2015

    I tried to get my address changed so my card could be delivered to me by FedEx but they never could help me. My card kept going to the wrong apartment number and it had my check on it. When I asked to speak with a supervisor I was told one was available. So who runs a company with no supervisor

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    Reviewed May 18, 2015

    I am so done with the Walmart Money Card. As a truck driver I use my Walmart Money Card for my personal financial necessities such as daily expenses and bill payment. Imagine my dismay to receive an email from Walmart Money Card stating that activity deemed unusual was cause for it to be suspended or turned off. After calling the provided number my card was turned back on. Great news considering my balance was over 1700.00. I was told that after I spend the remaining balance on my card that I would not be able to reload or purchase / activate another Walmart Money Card. Walmart corporate said and I quote "The Walmart Money Card is not intended to be used for business purposes." WTF!!!

    First of all the name on my card is not a business. Second, since when did paying bills, ie: matters of personal responsibility including Child Support, Car insurance, Car payments, grocery stores, Cell Phone bills and occasional Ebay or Amazon purchases become the definition of operating a business. It's called trying to be responsible. I could be selling drugs to the siblings and or loved ones of those who managed Walmart business practices but I choose to make an honest living instead! After the remaining balance on my Walmart Money Card is spent Walmart will not have to worry about me or my "Business" affairs!!!

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    Reviewed May 17, 2015

    I've had money taken out like 3 times and from people in another state. I recently stayed at Hard Rock hotel in Tahoe and was told they would hold 100 for incidental fees and it would be released... The next day Hard Rock says they released the money already and it was up to my bank to put back the funds. The funds were never loaded back and Walmart says they don't know what I'm talking about. I stayed in Tahoe April 19. I still have not received the 100. That's a lot of money to just take away. I've had a lot of bad experiences with Walmart card.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 15, 2015

    Most negative reviews seem to be from a complete lack of knowledge of the inner workings. First I was hit with the target scam. All my money was removed from the card in Florida. I called to file the complaint of theft, and was told the charge was pending so I couldn't do anything yet. I waited until the charge was finalized, and called again. Filled out the form they provided, and received my money back in the allotted time frame. I've had no negative encounters using this card. I buy online merchandise, and pay bills with it. I have direct deposit setup, and a text confirmation is sent to me every morning on payday. This card is far better than a bank card. There are no hidden away fees that will catch you off guard.

    If you gave no money on it then you spent it. Some charges won't reflect for a day or two, but that's not the card. It's the company that you used the card at that's not processed the transaction yet. For instance my car, and credit card payments take at least two days before processed. So I will still see the money in my account even though I've used it already. Don't blame the card on your lack of knowledge. It works just as it should.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 15, 2015

    I am only giving 1 star because it is required. I would give none if it let me. I have had a Walmart money card for the past year and had them in the past. A week ago someone hacked my account and charged it for 200+ dollars. I called and they canceled the card and locked the account and sent us new cards. And unlike most banks I had to dispute the fraud issue myself which I did a week ago with no response as to whether I will receive the money that was stolen from me while GREEN DOT is making me feel like it is something I did. So a week later I receive my new cards, activate them and no more than 2 hours later I try to use the card and it is declined.

    I receive an email stating the account was locked AGAIN for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. I call the customer support and all they can tell me is I have to wait another week or so for another card to be sent out while I have four kids to feed and bills to pay. When I ask the lady who canceled my card if there was a note as to who and why the account was frozen she tells me she can't give me that information. DAMIT. It is my account and my money. When asked if she as a supervisor can contact this person and get an answer she replies flat out no. GREAT CUSTOMER SUPPORT. I will no longer even shop at Walmart due to this issue and will be contacting the state's Attorney General. No other bank would keep your money from you if this problem occurred.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed May 13, 2015

    I have had this card for several years and not had any problems. I have used direct deposit of both payroll checks and tax returns without issues. Please remember, if you are using this type of service, it's likely you have had financial problems or difficulty managing a traditional bank account. Your inability to manage money will continue regardless of the type of account you use. Bottom line, read the terms and conditions and be prepared for them. Otherwise be grateful for the service.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2015

    I loaded money 517.00 to my son's Walmart prepaid card since I am his financial caretaker. He made two or three purchases that day. When he woke up the next morning his money was not on card. He called and I checked with him and there were online unauthorized purchases. Called the vendors and canceled card. Then getting the run around. We filled out the dispute form and they say we have to wait for them to investigate but it doesn't guarantee you will ever see your money again. So identity theft is great. My son is broke and he may never get his money back. Then I got a new card and had to cancel that one because it was lost too.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 11, 2015

    As of today I have had the Wal-Mart MoneyCard for 5 years. And they closed and locked out my account due to "suspicious activity" because my husband's employer deposited 2,000 deposit onto the card. Which has been the same employer for the last year that has been depositing onto the card every two weeks. Now they will not relinquish our money to us or his employer! That's 2,000 lost. I've contacted a lawyer. They said that they was out of country and there is nothing they can do. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    I purchased this worthless card 5/7/15 and basically I can't use my money that I loaded on this POS! I'm livid. I talked to the so called customer service rep, which was also worthless, she said I had to wait 2 weeks to get a refund. Initially I called because I was trying to make a purchase online and I couldn't due to it saying error. I called and was placed on hold for more than 15min. She informed me that I couldn't receive a personalized card and couldn't tell me the reason. I wanted one to go to the ATM and withdraw my money out because this company's card is shady. DO NOT BUY THIS CARD. THEY WILL TIE YOUR MONEY UP IN A WAITING GAME!!! I think this card is eligible for a class action suit. If someone know of such suit please contact me!!!

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    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    Today is payday and this morning I drove to my local gas station and put $20 in the tank. Mundane right? Not according to Wal-Mart MoneyCard. They flagged my account for "suspicious" activities. Buying gas at the gas station in the city I live in must be suspicious. Isn't the first time this has happened. Typically a call to Wal-Mart MoneyCard clears it right up. Not today. Today they suspended my card and I can expect a replacement... in 2 weeks. But if I pay them $15 I can get my card in 3-5 business days. Can you say extortion? Outside of that they refuse to do anything at all. They refuse to lift the block on my card. They refuse to allow us to have ANY access to OUR MONEY whatsoever.

    So as of right now. This family of 7 has: 1) Absolutely NO food. Not a few items in the back of the pantry. NO FOOD, PERIOD. 2) No way to make my van payment, which has a block on the starter. So when I don't pay my van payment tomorrow my van will be SHUT OFF and I will not be able to drive anywhere. 3) Rent due NOW. My landlord graciously put it off from last paycheck. I have NO clue if he'll put it off again. 4) A water bill due, NOW. 5) Not to mention a multitude of other items we need paid. There has to be SOMETHING someone can do right NOW. We can NOT go 2 weeks without food or paying our bills. This is completely unacceptable.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    My card was suspended and a new one was issued. I had to spend twenty dollars for a temporary card so I could have access to my direct deposit to pay my bills.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    Worst service EVER. They take your money and then when you purchase something but then you return it for a refund, they put a hold on ALL of your FUNDS. That is **. Sorry for my language but when someone is holding your money hostage I think it's unfair. Then you have to provide an original receipt and send it in and get verified. I dealt with those international people more than I would like. They don't care about good customer service. Never ever get this card the Black Wal-Mart prepaid Mastercard. If you have it I suggest you don't use it, cuz trust me as soon as you need to get a refund from online or a store, they will HOLD ALL YOUR FUNDS. BEWARE.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    While reconciling my April 2015 statement I noticed 3 charges for Verizon wireless prepaid cards and called in the issue to Wal-Mart MoneyCard. I SPECIFICALLY told the agent NOT to freeze the card until I had a chance to withdraw the funds. The next day I learned that the card had indeed been frozen. After speaking with Green Dot Corp. the agent told me that once a card has been reported 'compromised' it is automatically frozen. My complaint is that the MoneyCard agent should have explained that company procedure and allowed me to cancel the report. I am a senior citizen and now have no funds to live on until the new card is delivered, creating a huge impact on my life.

    Additionally, I was charged the $15.00 expedited fee which should have been waived completely. This is the second time my Wal-Mart Moneycard has been hacked. Two Christmas's ago I was caught up in the nationwide hack which again caused a huge crisis in my life. I believe Wal-Mart owes me additional compensation for this incident.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 5, 2015

    I bought my walmart money card (black one) december 2013. I have been waiting for a permanent card since then. I have called numerous times and they keep "issuing" new cards and telling me two weeks. Here we are, May 2015, still no card. My temporary card is faded, can't read half the numbers. The last time I called, the guy was rude. Told me my temporary card was going to be listed as "compromised" and I wouldn't be able to use it. I asked why, as I have not reported it as being compromised in any way. He explained that's how the system puts it in then asked me if I knew what the word compromised means!? I told him I'm not stupid and gave him the definition as well as an example of the meaning of the word. He was ridiculous. Never have I dealt with such crappy customer service.

    So here I am, a year and a half in, no card and they have my money! I put money on there to use to order online to redecorate my house. Now I can't touch it! My family told me to cancel it and have them mail me a refund check. How can I expect to get a refund check in the mail when these incompetent morons can't even send me a piece of plastic!? So irritated. So once again, I'm on the phone waiting to speak to somebody to issue another card...

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    Online & App

    Reviewed May 4, 2015

    I agree with everyone on this site about this card. I have all kinds of situations with this card.. They also do not update their website regarding your balance. I definitely stop using this card because it served nothing but problems.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2015

    My husband and I received this card from a neighbor as a Christmas gift. The elderly neighbor thought she was buying us a gift card but this card formed out to be a scam full of fees and impossible to use. First they paid $25 plus an activation fee. Then I had to set up the card online with ALL of my personal info. Next they send you a new card in the mail in about 10 days meanwhile charging a $3 monthly fee. My Walmart personnel couldn't even get the card to work as I checked out and they told me to call the number on the card. Now three months later I still can't get anywhere to accept the card including Walmart.com and the balance has dropped from $25 to $13 due to monthly fees. Horrible card and horrible customer service.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed May 1, 2015

    Put 155.00 on a money card - I can't use, not happy. The activation line was of no help, online is a joke. I want to talk to a real person. I need help. I want my money back.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2015

    I have had the Walmart MoneyCard for a while. Each time I call, the agents are never helpful just like the ones that work in the Walmart stores. I called customer service for Walmart's MoneyCard because I noticed a charge on there I did not authorize, thinking maybe they could cancel it since it was still pending, they said no it can't be done. Like always, they can never help the customer, so the agent states she will cancel and send a new card. Told the agent several times not to cancel my card because I need my money, I need to be able to use my card and withdraw the money, told her it was ok, I'll just contact the company who charge the money. But this agent still cancelled my card with all my money on there, leaving me with no access or way to my funds.

    I stressed to the lady that it is ok and no need to cancel it, so once I find out my card was canceled, I call the customer service line and talked to three different supposedly agents. The customer service agent rude and lied, she stated I could get my card FedEx but did know the details on how it works. So I ask to speak to a manager, she said there was none available, so I ask let me talk to someone else. She transferred me to someone else who was just as rude and took me for a joke, he stated it's nothing they can do - I will have to wait two weeks for the card. I ask for a supervisor, he transferred me to a supposed supervisor who laughs and kept laughing.

    At this point they are making it a joke and not listening. I explain that this is the error on their company's end. I told him never asked for a new card or asked that my account was to be closed and they still did it anyways against my will, and I have no money access and they're telling me I have to wait two weeks for their error and to laugh at me. I'm at risk of not being able to pay my bills that are due and missing work because I have absolutely no cash on me, all my money was on that card. This is by far the worst company I have ever dealt with. For Walmart to have this service and people like them working for them just shows Walmart doesn't value their customers.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 27, 2015

    On April 22nd of 2015 I purchased a preferred Wal-Mart money card and when I went to activate the card I was told that the three digit code on back of the card did not match the numbers on front of the card so I went back to Wal-Mart where I purchased the card. They get the same results as I do. The only number I have is an automated service. They call on April 25 2015 and open a case on the card, tell me to wait 24 hours, then come back. I waited until April 28th 2015 before I went back and they still have not solved the problem I am given.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2015

    Beware! Not all places will take these cards online, but when you try to place the order it will put the money on hold for min 10 days and up to months. I bought this card because I got a good discount on gas. When I tried to use it at Bloomingdales (online) it would not go through and charged my card 3 times. When I called they said they could not release the funds for 10 days. I purchased something at Lord & Taylor (online), the same thing happened. It charged my card three times. Lord & Taylor said they do not accept the card. Green Dot bank held the money for 13 days. I think they are keeping the money to earn interest on it.

    Also, any time you cancel a transaction they hold the money. Both companies told me if I could get a fax number for the bank they will send paperwork showing they will not use the funds. Green Dot Bank said they would not give me information and I must wait the whole time to get the money back. When I asked them why it was 10 days then 13 days. They told me it could take up to months depending on what company put the hold on the money. WATCH OUT!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 26, 2015

    I DO NOT recommend ANYONE purchase a Wal-Mart money card. Every time I load money to my card, Wal-Mart takes money off my card. I added $40 to my card March 31, 2015. When the cashier added the amount, she said $6 was taken outside of the $3 I paid to have the money added. So Wal-Mart took $9 out of the $40 I added to my card. I asked her why was that amount taken. Of course she didn't know. She told me to call the number on the back of the card. So I called the number when I got in my car and the rep said the $6 was taken because I owed monthly fees. Smh. If they know I owe fees AND THEY HAVE MY CONTACT INFO IN THE SYSTEM, WHY WOULDN'T THEY CONTACT ME AND LET ME KNOW THIS? Oh, because it's a SCAM. So I said it's only $6. I'm not going to trip over $6.

    So I had to rent a U-Haul truck April 25, 2015. I added $120 to my Wal-Mart money card on April 24, 2015. U-Haul charged me $76.06 for the miles, insurance, and truck itself. So that means my card should have a balance of $43.94. Guess what? It only has a balance of $15. I called the number on the back of my card again and the rep said Wal-Mart took $28 from me because I owed fees. How do I owe $28 worth of fees this time. The rep said I made purchases that didn't cover the amount that was on my card. First of all, the money card is NOT a credit card. It's NO WAY I can make purchases with a money card if the money is not available on the card. Smdh.

    Again, EVERY TIME I add money to my card, Wal-Mart finds a reason to take my money. But the reasons are NOT LEGIT. Something has to be done about this money card. It's causing people too many problems and Wal-Mart is taking too much money from their customers. I've been a customer of Wal-Mart for a long time. To be treated like this by a company I ALWAYS spend my hard earned money with... it's not right and it makes me feel stupid. I'll be contacting the BBB about this situation. This SCAM needs to come to an END.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 25, 2015

    I have been getting direct deposit on my Walmart money card for months. I had some company taking money off my card without my permission so I called to stop and get a replacement card. They sent me a card which I received 3 days later. Well the replacement won't activate. I called and they said they would fix it. Well 2 weeks later my money is sitting in the account and I can’t access it. Someone at their company said I reported the card never received. They are sending out a new card over a week ago. So I am waiting for a card while my kids go without because of their mistake. I will cancel the direct deposit and let everyone know not to use their cards.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 25, 2015

    Since they closed my account the number I call says "your accounts been closed and can't open a new one goodbye"??? WTF and they refuse to give me a number I can call them on they say "we will call you back" and give you the runaround. Ok now for the 4th time here is my drivers license and social security card and that reference number means nothing to me. Here's 3 more ** try and check those out.

    I mean this company is a joke. I will never do business with a prepaid card company ever again especially Wal-Mart MoneyCard. It's a scam to hold your funds for as long as legal possible and I'm contacting my lawyer, my financial officer to investigate this scam you guys got going on. I demand my money ASAP, send me a check to my address now or send it back to the IRS so they can send me a check or give me a phone number I can call because you guys can't even offer that. It's a joke.

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    Price

    Reviewed April 24, 2015

    My first problem with this Walmart Debit Visa Card was around Christmas time. I purchased an item from K-Mart. The item was not in stock, so they stated that they not charge my account being that the item was no longer available. I complained to Walmart Money Card and they stated that they would do an investigation. Well they did and did not find in my favor. They told me that I had to retrieve the monies from K-Mart. And K-Mart stated that they did not have it, so I was out of $40.00 plus dollars.

    #2. On April 17 I paid my cable bill for $150.00. I noticed that Walmart had debited my card for an additional $150.00 and the card had a balance of $0. So how could this transaction possible go through when this is NOT a line of credit card! My cable company refuted the additional $150.00 and Walmart eventually removed the -$150.00. #3. On April 20 yet another -$178.00 for some hotel lodge on lake Oconee. Not only did I complained of this charge not being made by me, but the lodge stated that they have no such purchase from my debit card. WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON??? HOW CAN A CARD WITH A ZERO BALANCE BE DEBITED WITH PURCHASES AND NOT MADE BY ME AT THAT?????

    Please, please consumers, do not get this card. Make your peace with a bank some way shape or form. Something is terribly wrong with these Walmart debit cards. AND I CAN ONLY PRAY THAT SOMEONE LIKE THE BBB OR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION GET INVOLVED TO HELP CONSUMERS LIKE US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    My card was frozen for no reason while I was away. Even after providing more than sufficient identifying info, they refused to unlock it but promised the funds within 14 days. That was 20 days ago. Emails are answered with an auto response promising a call which never comes and I cannot seem to be able to free up my funds, causing my bills to be late, and me to incur late fees, penalties, and service charges. I can find NO way to hold these people accountable and no way to get my funds. I will NEVER shop at a Walmart again nor even accept a gift purchased there.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    I wanted to use my card to pay some online bills, when I checked my balance it said I had close to $81.00 and it would not let me pay my bill. So I waited till the next day and now my account said I had 0.00. I called WALMART and finally got someone on the phone. They cancelled my card and said they were going to do an investigation. To make a long story short I have to wait 2 weeks for my card to be mailed unless I can pay $15 for a 5-day delivery from FEDEX (recommended by Walmart worker). I have no access to my account until I receive my card. If my card does not get reimbursed then I have to file a form for fraud which takes 45 days to investigate. I just want my 80.00 so I can move on and worry about real problems.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 22, 2015

    On 4/14/15 I noticed I had $40.00 on my card. So went to get some dinner for me and my wife. To my surprise the card was declined. I then proceeded home stopping off at the gas station to check my balance to my surprise it was 0. I called customer service and they were telling me yes there's no money. When asked about a pending addition to the card I was told it would take 11 days before I could have access to the money. Then on the next day I noticed that my balance has gone down. So on 4/15 I went to check my balance at another atm because online and when I called said I had money. The atm said I had nothing.

    Called once more on 4/17 for them to tell me they are having issues with their system so the balance showing might be wrong. When requesting to speak with a supervisor I was told they don't have any that work past 5 pm. So I just let it be then I noticed that my available balance went from $40.00 to -3.00. I proceeded to call on the 21st which was the day the last two people I spoke with told me when I could get my $40.00 but no cash. Telling me I never had $40.00 coming to me. Ask to speak with a supervisor was that they had one I could speak with but would not transfer me to one. Telling me that I had no reason to speak with one because they told me all that can be said.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2015

    Where is my money? I loaded $100 dollars on my MoneyCard. When I went to make a purchase online I was declined so I went to Walmart to make a purchase and it was the same results, the money is on the card but I can't get to it, my money is somewhere in cyberspace and I would like to have it back as soon as possible.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 17, 2015

    Do not use this product. I've noticed a pattern in the complaints. When someone receives a tax refund is when the problems seem to begin with their MoneyCard. I just received a tax refund on my MoneyCard last week on 04/14/2015. Then the next day on 04/15/2015 my card was deactivated without warning. I have no access to my money. I called the phone number on the back of the card and can not get through to a "live" person. One of the commenters suggested contacting the Walmart Moneycard Corporate Compliance Office at (866) 652-4611. I did finally get to speak to someone, but I still have no access to my funds.

    The person from corporate compliance transferred me to someone in customer service which is going send me a new debit card via express mail and charge my account $15 for service. They said it would take 3-5 business days and would not be mailed out until the following day. So, I'm screwed for the weekend. I have $10 in my pocket and $3,000 on a worthless debit card. If there are any legal types reading these complaints, please review to see if a class action lawsuit can be filed against the company.

    I believe that they are intentionally holding people's funds by claiming to see "unusual activity" on the account. This gives the company justification to close your account down in the name of protecting the clients funds. Just imagine, how much investment income the company can earn if it just deactivated the cards of 10,000 card holders with an average tax refund of $3-4,000. That's $3-4,000,000. Suppose this occurs everyday for 3 months. The company has your funds at its disposal under false pretenses. They get the use of the funds for an additional 5-10 business days. Are you getting the picture? Its free money to the company until the new card is activated. Really grimy business practice. This has to stop!!!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed April 16, 2015

    On April 6, 2015, I made a purchase on Amazon for $600. On April 7 I canceled the order and received a confirmation from Amazon that they were not taking the pending transaction from my account. I contacted Walmart Money Card and they refused to return my money and said I had to wait until April 17th. They also refused to transfer me to a manager after several phone calls. I have done this in the past and they have returned my money to me immediately. If I have a refund confirmation, there is no way they should have my money in pending status for this long. The only reason they keep money this long is to draw interest.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    I bought a computer from a shopping channel using my Walmart Money Card and on the network end, they sent the funds. Not able to get my money off the card. Who do they think they are holding on to people's money? I'm disgusted.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    I purchased this card trying to pay a bill. I was decline 3 times and the customer service rep all told me I was able to use my card. I put 290.00 on the card and then find out the card has no cash value. I can't make a car payment. They don't tell you that when you buy this card and they lie and lie and lie some more when you do talk to someone. I see that there is 391 complaints. We need to sue this company and run them out of business. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. I still don't have my money, I can't pay a bill, I just have a card with money and no cash value... this is a person's worse nightmare and to hear some people are homeless. This is not okay... we need to find a way to hold these people accountable and I'm not gonna stop until I do.. They mess with the wrong one. I'm gonna to Troubleshoot, Facebook, Instagram, tweet and turn them into the BBB... they better hope I'm not the next CEO.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    Multiple unauthorized transactions in the last month. Over 140.00 dollars have been taken from my account with my consent. Walmart will NOT replace the money that was basically stolen from me. This is the third time it has happened. I will not be adding any more money onto this card EVER. I strongly discourage anyone and everyone from using this bank. Green Dot bank or Walmart whoever it is are liars and have the most useless automated system and customer service help. No one can speak English and they have no clue what good customer service is. Thieves and liars.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    This card is a fraud. When you call to report a fraud charge a Call Center in the Philippines does nothing except ask you for your card number and they still can't pull-up your identity. The Call Center will ask you for you FULL SSN number which I refuse to give them. After arguing they concede they know my information from my card number. The Philippine Call Center is just another hacking organization and they did nothing to investigate a fraud charge of over $200, multiple daily charges of 1.24 and .02 cents. The two cents were crooks looking to verify a balance to hack. Please Boycott Wal-Mart MoneyCard.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    I went into the Walmart to cash my check and reload it to my Walmart card and then get a money order. At first the young lady said the check would not allow her to cash it then it went through. Then when I tried to get a money order it would not allow it and all the girl could say was "I don't know why its not working." I had money on the card before I cashed the check and I added the money from the check.

    Then I looked on my online account and there were unauthorized charges so I called to let them know. They informed me I need to have the card cancelled and once it was cancelled I could wait 2 days and transfer the funds from one card to the next because I had a direct deposit coming in. So when I went online to transfer the money it would not allow me to because of the card being cancelled. I called and asked what they could do about getting me my funds and all they said was I would have to wait 2 weeks for the card to come in which left me without any money until then and there was nothing they could do about it. They could not even overnight a new card to me. I would not recommend the Walmart card to anyone but the incompetent employees that gave me the misinformation both times.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    OK so here goes. Purchased the Walmart prepaid preferred card specifically for online purchases and the online vault. Had just received my first check from work and deposited 500 on the card. So far so good. My second check came. Deposited funds once again and this time I set up my online vault. Added 100 dollars for a rainy day. Some time later as this review date of what is now upwards 4 months later needing to access my rainy day fund but wait. My online vault is not there. Had to reagree to terms. No money, plus while on the phone to make a dispute I can't see my transactions from that time period as well so.... Where are my transactions and where is my money?

    Called back couple days later. Had noticed some other transactions were popping up here and there one being in a state I wasn't in at the time and representative stated 10 business days till I get it back. Seriously? You have my hundred dollars already and now you can't process a refund like you did couple days ago. Wow! American people beware this card and its overseas operations don't keep good records plus all the stories on here already. Aside from this issue the card works like it should. Don't get me wrong. For all those other stories it's not the card that is the issue. It's the fact that they make us wait for the funds that should be ours and it causes a lot of turmoil for those of us living day to day paycheck to paycheck. One of these days someone is going to die from a simple mistake and boy will it cost them big time. Get you act together Green Dot/Walmart. You have the resources use them.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 8, 2015

    I had a card through Wal-Mart for a few years without many problems (tax returns were always a pain) until my card was set to expire the end of this February (2015). I called approximately 10 times the last week of February to make sure new cards were on the way and was assured they were. When I called on the 26th they said the cards would arrive by March 5th, so I withdrew enough money to make it till then.

    I work for the executive branch of the State in which I live and so my direct deposit went in on the 27th of February as it was the last working day of the month. Needless to say after reading the other reviews, on March 6th when I still had no working cards I called only to be told "the system" decided not to renew my account and that they would mail me a check for my balance "in a couple of weeks."

    Here's where it gets even more horrible for my family and me. I got a new account at a real bank but of course was too late for the State to process before my paycheck for the end of March so my payroll department said when Wal-Mart rejects the deposit because the account is closed they would cut me a hard check. Well Wal-Mart ACCEPTED the deposit in my closed account that I can't access! Oh did I mention I still haven't received the check they said they would send and it's now April 8th? So now Wal-Mart has my last two month's pay and I can't feed my family.

    I have spent countless hours on hold for supervisors only to get hung up on time and again. On April 6th they finally told me that for $15 I can have them send my check via FedEx which I jumped right on. They told me I could call back the next day and get a tracking number. Of course now when I call it tells me if I haven't received my refund in ten days to call back. I can't wait. Literally.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 7, 2015

    I could not pull money off my card at the ATM after buying the more expensive card to be able to do so, so of course I called to find out why that was! First off no one there speaks clear English! After a very confusing talk with a semi nice lady I asked to speak to her supervisor who was awful! He lectured me on anticipating my expenses, cusses at me and when I asked to talk to someone over him he said only god is over me! On top of everything he hung up on me after many more rude comments like "You are nothing. You don't even have any cash!" I am livid! I will be letting everyone I know not to ever get one of these cards!!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 5, 2015

    I have a Wal-Mart MasterCard MoneyCard which I have my paycheck directly deposited into. I had $818.00 in the account. My landlord doesn't take cards so I intended to pull out $800.00 to pay my rent. It declined. When I called them they said I could only withdraw $500.00 in one day. Fine. I will withdraw $500.00 and the next day get the rest. But my transaction was deemed suspicious by Wal-Mart and they cancelled my card. When I contacted their customer service they said there was no one I could speak to to resolve the issue. It had been turned over to their investigative division and I would simply have to wait for up to two weeks for a replacement card. When I asked to speak to someone in their investigation division they said that was impossible. Now I owe late fees of $25.00 plus $5.00 per day. On the 10th day of delinquency it goes to $10.00 per day. I may get evicted. I don't know what I am going to do.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed April 4, 2015

    I never been so upset with customer service reps more than I am upset with Walmart money card customer service. I requested for a new card in the mail and was told I would get it in two weeks which would have been April 2. Upon waiting for the arrival of the new card, I called customer service and ask is there any other way to access my funds which was about 5,000 while waiting for the new card, the rep said "Yes, just purchase a new card at walmart and go online and transfer the money." Come to find out, that's not even possible to do, so I wasted gas and 4 dollars on a card that's useless. So here comes april 3rd and I finally get a personalized card. Trying to activate, I get an error message saying the card doesn't match the one on file.

    These ** sent me a card that has the wrong expiration date, and the numbers on the personalized card have the same numbers as the temporary card I was misled into purchasing. So not only did I not receive the replacement card for the original card on file, which I should have received today, they sent me the replacement card for the temporary card early and still manage to screw that card up with the expiration date. Now I have to wait two more weeks for a damn debit card. I'm going to open up a real bank account, and the customer service experience made it worst. I kept getting a run around, and they refused to transfer me to a corporate office in America.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 3, 2015

    I have this card for over a year. I received my income tax money into this card perfectly fine. I used some of the money that belong to me. Then the IRS had to verify my address so put a hold on the remainder balance on the acct. I quickly called the walmart card to verify why I was not able to use my card. They told me I had to contact the IRS department of treasury. I called them and they told me I had to verify my identity. I did - everything went well. They told me my money will be released. They return the money and walmart removed all the money from the acct. And send a check to the IRS dep of treasury and closed my acct. Now I called them to explain and they were rude, hung up in my face. No one wants to help me.

    The IRS told me the funds were released right away, they did not understand why the money was not return electronically back to IRS..and why they will send a paper check to IRS treasury not my name. Now they have no trace that they received that money because it’s not under my name. I am very frustrated. It was not 5$. It was a bit more than 5,000 my money and now the walmart money card refuses to help me saying that is no longer their problem. To contact IRS.. When things like this happens you can’t trust no one with your money. Extremely dissatisfied. Do not recommend doing a DD to this card.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    I had to file a dispute on my card and walmart stated they stopped payment on it however they were able to take the payment. So in order to continue the dispute I had to report my card lost or stolen. Walmart has never been of any help. They don’t speak English clearly at all and they know it which is a slap in the face because of their survey. I ABSOLUTELY HATE WALMART MONEY CARD AND GREEN DOT. Never in my life have I ever had to go through this, oh and I have yet to receive my new card. But I see I’m not the only one. I have tons of money on that card. But walmart isn't going to pay my bills, are they? This is the worst thing you guys could ever do. I HATE THIS COMPANY.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    I bought a Wal-mart prepaid Mastercard (black) and upon setting it up online could not input a post office box number. They claim they cannot ship to them. Put in my physical in hopes it would be rerouted as it has done before, no such luck. Have been using my temporary card just fine until yesterday 3-31-15. I loaded everything I had to my name to pay bills and what not. I was able to make two transactions before the card was declined. I called and talked to three different representatives and got three different answers before finally hearing my card was deactivated due to not receiving my card. I had not put this complaint in either, to which they stated I had and that was the reason for cancellation. I hadn't called them until my card was declined a half an hour after loading it. They state it will be two weeks before I get another card to use these funds. My money is frozen and not anything anyone can do about it? I'm looking into a class action suit.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    I just purchased the card, and I loaded the money. And I tried to activate the card online and it would not activate over 15 attempt made. And they keep telling me to wait 24 hours. 2 days in a row, so I quit guys. Don't buy this dirty card.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    After calling the overseas and partially illiterate customer service for the WalMart cash card for over five weeks to request my renewal card before the old one expired, I am now locked out of my account. I get the same answer every time I call: "your new card will arrive before your card expires". Today is March 31, 2015, it is 11 pm. When I called customer service two hours ago, the (apparently East Indian) said my new card would arrive by March 31. When I asked if he knew today's date, he did not comprehend the significance of the question. His last comment was call again later if I don't receive the new card. He obviously took no interest in my situation.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 28, 2015

    I've had a Walmart moneycard for years now and these past 2 1/2 have been hell with this money card. I had a payment set up with Sprint but they ended up taking more money than planned so I had got a refund. Sprint refunded my payment asap and I called the money card customer service (no one speaks any English by the way so you can't understand anyone but get so defensive when you ask to speak with someone who speaks fluent English and they never give me that person).

    So when I spoke to someone about the refund they told me a hold will be placed on it for 10 days until they are notified otherwise which is bs because sprint notified them of the refund and I even tried to give them a confirmation # of the refund, that didn't matter. They said the system puts it in pending status until notification of the refund. So now my car note, phone bill, rent has to wait until April 7. Since sprint didn't tell me they were taking more money than expected, they deactivated my current card calling it "compromised" so now I have to wait for a whole new card which I didn't need and no money and can't even use the card I have.

    I just do not understand why that if the refund went thru, why they just can't release it to me. I have to wait 10 days for the system to release the funds automatically and no supervisor can override the system which is even more bull. So now all my money is setting in limbo. This is the first and last time this will ever happen to me because I'm DONE WITH THIS RIDICULOUS CARD! Don't waste your time.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2015

    I loaded money on my prepaid debit card. Used it that night after I loaded money on there. The next day, was trying to pay a bill online but it said couldn't accept my debit card. So I called the money network. They told me that I had to FAX in my drivers license and social security card To prove it's me. But once I did I had to wait 2-3 business days to use my card. The 3rd day, I called, time check my card. Now they tell me that my drivers license wasn't readable.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 26, 2015

    On 3-5-15 a transaction was made totalling $411.95. The funds were on the card. The transaction declined according to the company it was made to because the wrong zip code was punched in on the automated system. According to Wal-Mart Credit card they first stated that it went through on their end. After further investigation they stated due to the mishap and it being declined the funds would be back on the card within 3 to 5 business days. This didn't happen! Then was told the funds are floating out there and the computer automatically generates a date for the funds to be put back on when something like this happens. Was told the computer generated the date of May 5, 2015. They were told this is unacceptable that there should be a faster way to get funds back.

    After calling ever day demanding to speak to a supervisor (because no one wants to put you through to one) I finally got a manager on the phone on 3-11-2015 whom issued me a case number and stated that we would have to get the company to fax or email a statement of release of funds to them. She provided us with all the information we needed and stated once this was received it would take 2 business days for them to release the funds. Everything was taken care of that day and the other company verified the fax went through. I called back 3 days later and was informed by Wal-Mart Credit card nothing was received. I verified both the fax number and email address with them and told them I would have them send it again right away. After this was done, I waited a few hours and called back and they still claimed nothing was received on either end.

    After trying to pull teeth arguing with them they finally gave me over to another manager. I am now issued another case number and this manager decides to make a conference call between all of us where she can have the other party on the phone with us. She verifies with them that they have all the correct information and waits while they send the fax through. She verifies that she receives it and everything on it is correct. At this point it is Friday, 3-20-2015. She states it takes 2 business days to process (not including the weekend) so the funds should be on my card no later than Tuesday, 3-24-15. I waited until Wednesday, 3-25-15 and called in the morning. I then spoke with another manager who tells me that the computer shows the case closed out on 3-23-15 and to keep checking my card during the day and the funds should be there.

    I called again last night and spoke with yet another manager who then tells me that the computer does a system backup every night at 10 pm pacific time and takes up to 2 hrs. He states that the money will definitely be on my card after 2am central time on 3-26-15. He said when I wake up to call it and the funds will be there. My funds are STILL not on my card. I have already called this morning and was told the funds should have been there. It's too early for a manager, no one is in yet. I'm now being told that 2 emails were sent to the processing team and they have confirmation that they have been received. They are now saying it takes 24 hrs for the processing team to process and the funds should be on my card sometime tomorrow. States if not to call back and ask for a Corporate Manager.

    As you can see I am getting nowhere with this company, have been lied to numerous times, have the hardest time getting through to a manager, and still do not have my money. Not to mention I can't understand half of them and have even been hung up on. I am a very furious camper right now.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2015

    Trying to help my daughter and son-in-law get access to their tax return that has been put on a Walmart MoneyCard… The card has been frozen and no less that 20 calls have led to dead end after dead end. Each person (non-English) is a "supervisor" is of absolutely NO HELP. We have been told so many excuses, that it is unbelievable. Today we are going to see our State Senator for help since we don't know where else to go. Here are some numbers that are not "public" for the Walmart MoneyCard, but I have been able to access. The corporate compliance department is 866-652-4611, use option 2. The corporate fax is 866-963-6231. I am also contacting the media to have Walmart MoneyCard investigated. They are withholding funds for innocent people who trusted them! I STRONGLY suggest everyone that is dealing with this to contact their local Senator, BOMBARD the phone number and fax number that I have listed and CONTACT the media to have this investigated!!!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed March 22, 2015

    Wal-mart advertised their prepaid cards for direct deposit, claiming you get your money faster. This is garbage! My husband and I deposited our taxes and his VA compensation on this card and now we can't access our money at all due to a "security block"!! I have been on the phone with them since 3/11/15. It is now 3/21/15 and I have already sent (via the link they e-mailed me) my driver's license in 3 times. The link uploaded my ID each time, stated it was received and it was being processed. They claim it would be removed within two business days. My husband and I moved, not knowing that Green Dot bank would put a hold on our own money. We cannot move into our new place, buy groceries, or pay for my car payment.

    I'm typing this on my phone because I had to pawn my laptop, tools and a few other things just to get a hotel so our two year old wouldn't have to sleep in the car because he has severe medical disabilities and his nebulizer plugs into the wall like in your house, just like the one we would have if Wal-mart lived up to what they advertised!! I'm furious! I have talked to numerous customer service people who could care less that my son has been in the hospital three times because of this and that essentially we are homeless. I can't even get a loan on the money because we don't have a permanent mailing address. My husband is a disabled veteran who fought for his country. I worked my tail off for that money so we could move closer to a VA to get my husband the care he needs and now we are worse off.

    If, when I wake up Monday morning, and can't access my own hard earned money, I will be hiring a lawyer due to the fact that it's been longer than 2 business days and that is breach of contract! I screen shotted the fact that have now received my ID three times and I am still living in a hotel with my disabled son and husband!! This is beyond pathetic! Anyone who knows how to fix this in the meantime please email me.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 20, 2015

    After shopping online and being charged double by mistake, the online company I was dealing with immediately issued a refund to my card. That refund will take 15 days to reach my card. When calling the customer service number for the Wal-Mart Card, I was told there was no way for them to verify the refund until the agreed release date for my initial purchase. While I understand the theory to my problem, I feel the 15 day pending transaction is an unacceptable amount of time to wait for a refund to my card.

    On a personal note, this debacle has cost my family a planned spring break vacation. I am going to be out the money for the hotel as well since we are not longer able to travel because of the hold on my card. After talking with rather rude and condescending customer service reps and supervisors, denied access to any higher level personnel for a complaint, I am one dissatisfied customer. Wal-Mart Money Card is NOT a good alternative to a traditional credit card, even for those of us trying to limit our personal debt. I would definitely NOT recommend this card service to anyone, ever.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2015

    I had my fiancé’s taxes put on my card so we would get them back sooner (we are currently homeless) but they denied the deposit causing us to have nowhere to live. I have argued with them trying to get them to exempt it, but to no avail. I feel violated in my rights and my decision. I will not use their card anymore after I get a new bank. And I would suggest no one else use it. They will screw you and they have no heart. They need to have Americans in their bank instead of Indians, they don't understand crap.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2015

    We received our 10 thousand tax return on a moneycard two weeks ago. Even after sending the "needed" proof of identity 3 times in two weeks they are still refusing to release our funds. What can we do?

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    Reviewed March 19, 2015

    I have had my Wal-Mart money card for at least 6 years and have been extremely happy with it until today. They sent my new card to the old address and when I tried to remedy it with them, it was a hellish nightmare. First, they had me answer questions about cars that were registered to my address that I lived at years ago that weren't even in my name, then the birthday of a distant ex relative I never really knew anyway, and to make matters worse, it was all done in a conversation with someone who really didn't have good English but thought they did. Then after that fiasco, they took it upon theirselves to put block on my card that doesn't even expire till the end of the month.

    So I had to load up my 66 year old disabled self and 2 young grandkids and drive 30 miles on empty to fix the problem only to be told it will take them several days because it's confidential information except I just gave it to every Tom, Dick and Harry foreigner. Go figure! Wal-Mart, I'm disappointed and I couldn't even make a complaint because I was hung up on several times. I guess you can only answer the questionnaire survey if you are giving a good rating.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2015

    I have used the Walmart MoneyCard for many years. I am a disabled veteran and I also am housebound. I buy a lot of silver and coins and things online with a Walmart moneycard. I decline to have my military retirement put to the card because of the complaints about the card, however the last couple of weeks, I paid a bill with the card and the agency that use the card made a mistake and charged the wrong amount. They corrected their mistake within a couple or three seconds, they assured me the 150 dollars would be credited back to my Walmart moneycard by midnight. However the next morning, it was not there. For 2 solid weeks, exactly 14 days, I spoke every other day with a Walmart representative at walmartmoneycard.com. The representative, I should say, they assured me that it takes 14 days for the card or the amount of money that they posted or corrected to be put back on my card as a credit.

    I waited and waited, I did not see the amount of money back to my card. The more I called, the more angry they got, then I noticed some inconsistencies with the representatives statements. Yesterday would have been the two week cut off, I call as usual and ask them if they were sure that it would go on my card that day, a representative assured me that it would, that when the system rebooted, that all the information just like any other bank would compile at a certain time, at that time the 150 dollars would be credited back to my account. I waited patiently, look at my computer and after the information was compiled, it did not post to my card.

    I then called the Walmart moneycard customer representative and she told me the money was put back on my card a week prior to me speaking with her. I could not believe what I was hearing, knowing the full two weeks had passed, they either had to say that they put the money back or admit to taking it. Their time limit was up and I couldn't believe they would go to that type of low and tell me they credited my card. I told the representative that I had literally spent thousands of dollars with this card to tell me that they had credited my account when I am looking at my account online and to have several representatives tell me each and every day that the money will go on in two weeks. And once the time limit was up, to tell me, "oh we already credited your account", knowing full well I'm looking at it at that moment, this I will not tolerate, stealing one hundred and fifty dollars from me, you might as well have stoled 15000.

    I will no longer deal with Walmart moneycard. I do not recommended this card, there is something I cannot put my finger on. Each representative had a different story and I even had one representative tell me or should I say let it slip, she said and I quote, "oh I'm sorry sir, you're one of the people we are supposed to try to keep that statement there." Really upset me because I knew then they understood how many thousands of dollars I was spending, but it's as if I were spending that much money they did not honor me as well as someone that did. That is no way for a company to conduct business, they do not have a way to email anyone in the company.

    I firmly do not trust the company email or any representative thereof and I recommend you, stay away from this card. It is not worth the hassle. you may not experience the hassle the first week, but you will down the line have severe trouble with this card. I would completely stay away from any type of card dealing with walmartmoneycard.com.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    They said I was get my card with 2 weeks. I have not received in then I call them back. They told it will be 2 more weeks. It have my tax money that card.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    They are not even in America; they are a call center but they don't listen to you at all. The reason they don't listen is because they read from a script. They are more focused on that script than actually listening to the needs of the customer. I will never do business with these people again. I have my Wal-Mart Money Card compromised and it took two weeks for me to get a new one. The problem was I was using it for direct deposit. They offered no options because they are just reading from a script and when something that is not ordinary happens, then they don't know what to do because its not on the script.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2015

    My tax refund was deposited on Wednesday 3/11. I tried to used prepaid card but it was declined. I called Wal-Mart money card and was told it was a block on my card and that I needed to send my id. I did so and my card still blocked.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2015

    I am so frustrated with how walmart money card thinks they can put a block or hold on my tax return with no permission. I worked my butt off hard to get that money to support my children and for them to say I need to send you a black and white photocopy of my driver’s license to have the block removed after they verify my identity. I feel they are over stepping my privacy and my constitutional rights.

    I can give you my social security number and all my other personal information but that's not enough. You need a picture for what - to steal my identity? Since you have all my other personal identification information. I am severely pissed off and will never use a walmart money card for my taxes again after I get the block off. This is what I get for being a United States veteran - hassle on my personal information when I have security clearances I have to protect also with my personal identification information.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I have been getting the run around about my taxes! My money is sitting in limbo and I can not get a straight answer from these **. Please help!!!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    A website charged my card without my knowing. I called Wal-Mart customer care to report it.. I was then told that the transaction was still "pending" so there was nothing that could be done at that time so call back at (specific date). The next day I tried using my card and it kept declining. I called customer care again and was then told they canceled my card because I reported the unauthorized purchase.. But I was never told on the phone that this will happened. I told them of me not knowing and still nothing that they can do until they send me another card in 2 WEEKS!!!!

    So I have no money what so ever and I can't get to work because I use public transportation. Do they care? Of course not. I had the worst phone specialist.. the way she talked to me was disgusting and she kept putting me on hold while I was talking. So did she ever "hear me out" to fully understand my comments, questions, or complaints.. Of course NOT!! I have been with them for 3 consecutive years and this is the service I receive! Once a new card comes I will surely cancel my service with them!!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I been using the money card for 3-4 years now. I called customer service to have a new card sent to me 3 weeks before my taxes was expected to be sent to my card. I never received it. Then my money was deposited to my card and the card had expired. I called customer service which stated they would be sending me a card in 3-5 business days through fedex for $15. I wait and still nothing. I called them back and they would not provide me with a tracking number or nothing.

    When I called fedex they couldn't find anything being shipped to my address for me. When I called customer service back they gave me the run around again. I even had my lawyer to talk to them. The lady then tells me to expect my card in 1-2 days. Still nothing. They have blocked my card and want me anything. I can not work and I have a son to provide for. They need to get it together. They're playing with people lives because we have kids and bills to pay. Like I told them I bet they don't have a problem getting their pay. I just know I want be doing anything else with green dot or walmart money card services and I better get my money soon. My lawyer is speaking with their lawyer and I will be seeking to sue them. This have to stop... soon.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2015

    Requested a replacement card before it expired on 02/2015. Didn't receive the card prior to the expiration date so I requested a card to be mailed within 3-5 business days at my expense of $15. Still haven't received the card yet.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2015

    I changed my address over 1 year ago. When my old card expired, it was sent to my old address. When I called to see why I hadn't received my new card, I was informed that the card was sent to my old address (although I had changed the address already)... I was then told that I had to wait two weeks for a replacement card.

    After two weeks and not receiving a replacement card, I called back and was informed that the replacement was never processed and I had to wait ANOTHER 2 weeks. I have direct deposits going into this account. The offshore call center does not understand, as there seems to be a language barrier. YOU CANNOT DELAY PEOPLE IN HAVING ACCESS TO THEIR FUNDS!!! Now, it's been over 1 month and I inconveniently will have to delay paying my bills due to Wal-Mart's LACK of CUSTOMER SERVICE... very disappointed!!!

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    Reviewed March 6, 2015

    I have two MoneyCards from Walmart and I never had any problems with them. I get direct deposit and I never had any problems. I get my taxes deposit and I never had any problems.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    I wish I checked out the reviews on this site before I ever decided to deposit my tax refund into my Wal-Mart MoneyCard! It got deposited and right after BLOCKED! "Pending further investigation for my safety!" I sent in whatever documents they needed, they said they'd call me back in 2 days (never heard from them). I called them back on the 3rd day for them to tell me they never received anything! I've been waiting so long for MY money, when the heck will I get it??!! Never again will I deposit anything into this Wal-Mart MoneyCard!

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    Well, I've had a Greendot money card before, but that one wasn't exactly wonderful. It wasn't accepted in most places, (particularly online), and I don't think it was easy to reload either. Speaking of reloading; I got my Walmart Money Card just last month (02/15), and it was fine setting it up. Apparently, last week or so they decided "Let's send spam mail to this address!" and sent me an unsolicited new card to register and activate. Luckily, it's had no effect (as far as I know) on my current card's account.

    My question is: Where the hell can I find a human being to talk to dispute the missing funds on my account? I cancelled my GED tests, so the money should have been refunded to my account (of course, it's only been a few hours at this point), but still. I am sick of being sent to the automated "customer service". Who the ** do I call? This is upsetting, and I am terrified that Walmart will refuse to give me my refunded money. Should I practice more patience? I fear from what I have read about others' experiences this year alone.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    I went to my local gas station and pumped gas at terminal. I did a debit transaction. Come to find out Wal-Mart money card did a pre-authorized amount for 90.00 the pump shut off at 3.52. I immediately knew something was wrong. Earlier that day I had 93.52 in my account verified via text. I was on my way to an appointment. Called my the CS # and said I had spent 93.52 at Shell. Told me to turn around and go back to station, in which I did causing me to be 45 minutes late to my work meeting.

    This was not gas station’s fault. Bottom line the pre auth depends on how much money is in your account. Told me it was Shell’s fault of course when it wasn't. WALMART held my money for 2 WEEKS. Told me I needed to go inside next time. Umm I did a debit transaction firstly and secondly why should I have to be forced to get my 2yo and 7yo out of the car when I have a DEBIT CARD? I give them the benefit of doubt. We use this card for Child Support exchange until the courts can start taking it out of his check. This account costs us a minimum of $15. A month.

    2 weeks later I am looking at something on Amazon. This account info is on Amazon. I sit my phone down. My 2 yo picks up my phone and hits all kinds of stuff. It ordered the product I was looking at. My fault, but immediately called Amazon cancelled within 2 minutes. Next thing I know Wal-Mart AGAIN did what they call a pre auth to make sure I had funds. Well Wal-Mart needs to hit the legal books for the term pre-authorized and authorized. They are once again are holding my funds for 200.00 for 2 WEEKS. This is blackmail. DO NOT BUY THIS CARD. DO NOT USE THEM. We work hard for OUR MONEY and this is a multi billionaire company holding my little bit of money that I rely on daily is pathetic.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2015

    Bought a card to shop online under impression it was free to load. Nope, $3 a month, $3 to load. They allowed bogus charges. I closed it with $5.84 left. They said they couldn't send check but I could use it up. Nope, declined. Liars/thieves.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    Three weeks ago approx 02/12/2015 we had misplaced our card. Then, I called but, could not understand the woman with the foreign accent. So, I told her I cannot understand what you are saying so, I said goodbye and hung up. Then I called my wife to come to my work on my lunch break to call the Wal-Mart card. In between that time my wife found the card. So, when she came to my work to call Wal-Mart money card we let them know that we have our card. They in return said that they blocked our card; because I did not answer the password question. In which I did at that moment I gave them my password. But, they refused to unblock it. They said I would have to send my picture of my license and my social security office to their fax number 1-866-963-6231. So, we faxed those two pieces of information to them through the UPS Store at Green Hurst Plaza 2422 12th SAVENUE road, Nampa Idaho ID 83686-6300.

    After a few days we called the Wal-mart money card again to check on the status of my that was in the card from my work at Wood Grain in Nampa. It was in there through direct deposit. The person said that they could not see the picture on the fax. We have sent it now a total of 3 times, 2 through UPS Store and the last one through Copies Plus, Inc. in Nampa, Idaho. When we sent it the second time they once again said they could not see the picture. We sent it for the third time 02/26/26015. We called again today they said they didn't receive it although we have a confirmation print out from Copies Plus, Inc. I and my family have not been able to buy food, gas or even pay our bills or rent. Some one please help me get my money released from this Wal-mart money card. My phone number is **. Also they have taken my money from VA for the month of March 1, 2015

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    I have had this card since September 2014. I've been adding money way before my tax refund has been added. So once I receive my funds and try to make a purchase I get declined for suspicious activity. I called the number on the back of the card because that's the only number that you can call and ask to speak to a supervisor (everybody's a supervisor by the way) and she/he told me that I would have to spend in my identification and in 2 business days my funds will be unblocked. So I did that, still no funds. One rep told me that they did not receive it, another rep told me did not attach a case number which no gave to me, then I was told that "Your ID was received you just have to wait ma'am."

    I am so over this card you have no idea. I cant wait until they unblock my card because I am taking all of my funds off and keep my money. You think you would be safe going this route but you're in more danger than ever going this route. I really dislike Wal-Mart already, this here puts the icing on the cake. I don't advise ANYONE use Wal-Mart money card EVER!

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    My husband and I have used the Walmart MoneyCard for our tax refund to be direct deposited for years. Everything went well as it usually does. The deposit posted that morning, 2/25/15, but later that afternoon, our card was declined. After talking to customer service, we learned there was a hold on our card for "suspicious activity" and that we needed to send in a copy of my husband's driver license to verify his identity.

    I got online and read all these horror stories on this site about others going through the same thing we were. Needless to say, we were petrified. I called the 800 number back and gave a summary of what we've read on here, explained my anxiety, and asked exactly what we needed to do, and the woman was very helpful. She talked me through scanning my husband's license and submitting it at the Walmart MoneyCard website and told me not to worry, she would call me back once she received it. Well, she didn't call us back but the block was lifted when we woke up this morning. I assume she either was very busy or her work day was over - this was at 6:30-7:00 last night.

    I actually am grateful Walmart ensured no one else could get a card in our name. Sending in a copy of my husband's license is a small price to pay for the security it provides. The whole process was very simple and quick. The reports on here made our anxiety level shoot through the roof so I felt it was necessary for anyone else who may come here to leave our review so they know it is not the nightmare process it seems to be. All in all, the block was lifted off our card in just hours. I wish I knew how to get a hold of someone within Walmart so I could let them know how helpful the customer service agent was. She alone calmed my anxiety greatly and had everything fixed within hours. She deserves something for that, I was a total nervous wreck!

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    As a gift, I was given a Wal-Mart MoneyCard with 30 dollars on it, so I could buy things online. I registered the card, like the back of the card told me to do. Every website I went to, however, told me the card was not a valid form of payment. I went to the website listed on the back of the card and it said "This card can be used to buy things from any place that accepts Visa". When I called the help number, I was told this same information (although I never spoke to a live person). So, I figured I could only buy from the Wal-Mart website.

    When I went to the site, I noticed that it cost dramatically more money to buy from the website and have it shipped to my house, than it did for any other website I visited. Apparently, I can only use the card in the store, which defeats the purpose of HAVING it in the first place. On the help site, it also says that the money is non-refundable and if the card is gone, then the money is also gone. My complaint with this product is that it does not do what it claims to do and is very misleading. I am still fighting to get the card to work so the money doesn't go to waste.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    Do not upload your tax money on the Walmart green dot card because they going to block the card-- ain't going to tell you **. The only way I find out that my card was block: I went to the store trying to use--it was decline. Then I call customer service--they don't tell you ** but your money is on hold. It take up to day and that full of **. If I knew this was going to happen I should put my money on a netspend card because you can get your money. Those Walmart card is some ** when, never going to use a Walmart card again. Sticking to netspend.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    I been a card holder for almost three years. I had never had a problem with my card until I misplaced it. I have had 3 tax returns deposited on my card as well as my employment checks twice a month for 3 years. I misplace my card over 2 weeks ago, I canceled it. I found it right after I canceled it and tried to reactivate it. They would not allow this to go through. I had to wait 2 weeks for a new card in the mail. I had a few hundred dollars of cash on hand to last. (I hardly carry cash.)

    Yesterday I received the replacement card. I called the number that was on the sticker on the front of the card. It got activated. Approximately 30 minutes later I tried to make a purchase online, it was declined. I called customer service as soon as I got off work. They explained to me (I can barely understand them because they had a heavy accent) that my card was "compromised" and Visa automatically put a block on it. They claim numerous purchases were attempted to be made on the card and therefore for my safety they put a block on it.

    I had to speak to 4 people, in which only ONE I was able to understand. Within speaking to these different reps nobody was able to explain to me what purchase, or why they blocked my card. They did however tell me that I had to wait for another 2 weeks to receive a new card!!! I have NO CASH ON HAND, NO GROCERIES, I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 5 CHILDREN, I DON'T GET ANY HELP!! So with that being said I feel as if they put an unnecessary block on my card and they inconvenienced me to the fullest extent. I asked if they can do an express mail for my card and they refused. I feel as if this happens for emergency purposes they should be able to express these cards through the mail or be able to unlock the card if asked to. This is ridiculous and once I receive this SECOND replacement card, I am no longer doing business with Walmart money card again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    This is the second month I have had my disability benefits directly deposited to one of my Walmart MoneyCards.They advertise that you can receive your benefits up to 2 days after by having them deposited to their card. Even when you check your balance on the phone, that message is played to entice direct deposit. That thus far has not been the case in my situation. I only changed my deposit because the bank I was with for 32 years is in Pensacola Florida and I now live in Lafayette Louisiana and I almost always received my deposit 2 to 3 days early even from my bank.

    According to the info I hear when I listen to my transactions on the phone, both months my deposit was sent and received on the 23rd of the month. In December, I had access to my funds on the 26th a day after the due date of the 25th (third Wednesday of the month normal due date) and in January on the 28th (also exact due date). I have spoken online to other people since I changed to Walmart cards and they are experiencing the same result. In my opinion and also with the other individuals I have spoken to, the promise of earlier access to our fixed monthly incomes is never kept. We have all come to the conclusion that the only possible reason for this would be that the longer the funds remain in Walmart's (also Green Dot) account, the more interest they can draw on it.

    When you consider how many people avail themselves of this service, that amounts to quite a lot of interest added to the fees associated with the card even though these are less than some cards and more than others. (Note: There are a lot of cards owned and distributed by the same company under different names.) It is my inclination after speaking with social security to get a card that is distributed by social security directly and there are no fees associated with the use of their cards except the ones associated with transactions at the vendors and ATM machines. If Walmart had lived up to their promises, I probably would not even know of this option and they would therefore have kept my business.

    The reason I am writing this is to let Walmart Money Card and its affiliates know of my dissatisfaction and to let others on fixed incomes that wait anxiously each month for money to pay bills and buy products and food (usually at Walmart) know of the option of receiving a card directly from social security or online or local banks which do not withhold funds that are deposited early as I have investigated this week. Again, if Walmart had kept its advertised promise and at least come close to what the banks do, I would have never thought to change as it was convenient otherwise. Thanks for allowing me to post my experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    Loaded card, proceeded to use, then had to make a voided sale on transaction. Merchant immediately did void sale and all should be good. Nope, Walmart took the money out and now I am fighting to get the money back onto card. Keep saying they haven't received anything. Beyond angry!

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    I spoke with 9 "customer service" people. I need a refund processed so I can have my money put back on my card. The place that took the money off my card refunded it right away. But the Wal-Mart people are making me wait two weeks for it. I cannot get life sustaining medicine because they won't put my money back on the card! Done with Wal-Mart money card forever!

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    My mother got the Walmart MoneyCard about 3 weeks ago for her tax refund. She had problems from the very beginning. They never had the right address to send her card too. We had to talk to a rep 3 different times just to be sent a card. When we finally got the card, it was no good. They had put a block on it. They said the block was because a significant amount of money was loaded to the card, so they needed to verify. But how could you need to verify the IRS? Anyways, they went on to say that they needed a picture of her ID. And it would take all these extra days to get to be able to use the money. THEY ARE SCAM ARTISTS AND RIP OFFS AND THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU. DO NOT USE THIS CARD.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    They rejected my tax return because it exceeded the daily limit, but I have put my return on there before. When I call the automated system it says it was sent back on February 17, but a live agent told me it was sent back on February 20. So much ** with them. I will never use this card again. Too many problems.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    I was misinformed as to what kind of card I was purchasing. I ask the associate if it was the kind you could put a certain amount on and throw away after using all the funds. After setting up the card and reading the terms, I found out that was not true. Calling the number on the back of the card is a waste of time because you can never get someone to talk to about your problem or the right phone prompt to lead you to get any help. I was not able to use the cards at the store to get the balance of the funds I place on the cards. After hundreds of tries using the different props and no success, I called 1800 Wal-Mart which was another chase in circles and finally was able to find someone to help me with this problem. If you need more information on how to improve in this area, I will certainly give you my input...starting with giving a number that people can solve this problem with a real person instead of a machine.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    I had a Wal-Mart Money Card for 5 years. I have always used them for my direct deposits and tax refunds. But this year has been a nightmare. On 1/24/15, I got a email from Wal-Mart Money Card stating that there was a change of status on my card. I called Wal-Mart Money Card and I was told that my account was closed to due to questionable activity on my card. I asked what kind of activity, the person on the phone just told that my information was in their fraud department and unlike the reviews I read, my account was not placed on hold until I can provide proof of my identity, but instead they closed my account and what made it worse, I was told that I could never get a Wal-Mart or Green Dot Card ever again.

    I filed a police report, put a freeze on my credit report, deleted my previous email address. About 10 days later I got an card in the mail from Green Dot and I called them and I was told that the card was not valid. I have called both Green Dot and Wal-Mart Money Card. I got an better response from Green Dot after I placed a complaint on their Facebook page. Now with my refund being rejected on 1/30/15, it was received by the US Department of Treasury on 2/2/15, I called that office directly. After calling the IRS several times, I was told that my funds were returned and updated in their computer system on 2/5/15 and there is an freeze on my account and that it could take 10 weeks before I get my refund.

    But before my refund was sent, I contacted the IRS by phone and also I went to their local office in my city and provided proof that my account was closed and no direct deposit can be done and can an paper check be sent. I was told that I have to wait until the funds have been returned. After calling the IRS and requesting an supervisor 4 times, and telling the reps that I needed the money to pay my rent due to I was getting evicted, I was referred to the Tax Advocate Office. So far as of the today, they were able to lift the freeze so that refund can be mailed. I am just waiting for a date. I will never use a prepaid card for direct deposit, but instead I have a account through my local credit union. I believe that both Wal-Mart and Green Dot is doing this to everyone.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    Tax refund block on card. I have been sending my license for almost 2 weeks to verify my identity!!!!! How long can you take? I have been talked over, hung up on and basically received the WORST customer service EVER! I will never use a Walmart product service again in my life. I totally understand sending my license but this is ridiculous!

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015

    Don't ever buy a prepaid Wal-Mart prepaid ever!! It's not worth it. When you try to register, for a permanent one it declines you. Once you use all the money you have to disregard the card. Finally stupid ass customer services won't even tell why you were decline. Point of the story you are better buying a prepaid card from a pay day store.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015

    So Indiana state revenue department deposited my tax refund today to my walmart money card and this customer service department says that it has not received the deposit. This is a total lie. I even have the tracing number from the bank and walmart says nope they didn't give it. But yet the bank (for the Indiana tax department) sent me an email with an attachment showing where walmart money card accepted the deposit actually yesterday. I'm now waiting on the police department to get here because with this documentation I have showing acceptance and walmart claiming they didn't.

    The detective I spoke to on the phone said this is technically "wire fraud" by walmart. So they are coming to get copies of these documents and will go to the prosecutor about charges against walmart money card and green dot bank. Along with they are getting me in touch with the attorney generals office and seeing in what ways they can assist. I really hope that maybe once this happens maybe the government will strip in and shut this whole fraudulent organization down.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    I bought this card to use to pay my bills online since I didn't have a bank account at the time. My insurance company over charged my card back in 2014. Once I noticed the extra charge I called the insurance company and they issued the refund. I waited and waited and waited. Still no refund! I then called the insurance company thinking it was on them, only to find out they sent the payment back to this prepaid card the day we determined they over paid. At this point it had been almost 2 months. I called the Walmart money card and sure enough there it was. Then BAM they hit me with the "card block" as I know now is very common on their part. I send over everything they wanted and yet it still isn't enough.

    I've been fighting them for almost 3 weeks now and still haven't gotten my money. They won't release the hold on the card to give me access to the money, nor will they send the money back to the insurance company so they can reissue it to me on my bank card. Every time I talk to this "company" I get the same excuse "allow one business day". I've green this excuse for 21 business days now and I've still yet to receive my money. So my recommendation is if you want YOUR money do NOT use this card. They will take what is yours and keep it!

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    I will never do business with Walmart money card again. The customer service and everybody seems like they have no idea of what they're doing plus it takes what seems like forever just to get a new card even after having it "expressed" shipped.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    On Jan. 30, 2015 I set up an account to get my sons taxes put on a money card. On Feb 13, 2015 I called to see where his card was at after being on hold for 45 mins, the lady said she would send out a new one that day. I called on Feb 18, 2015 to see if his card was mailed out on Feb 13 after being on hold the FIRST time I was told that I never called on the 13th about the card I called to change his address. Why would I call them to change an address?? Then they would mail him out another card but it wouldn't be processed for another two days and I asked them if they could over night it I was told no, regular mail only. Asked if I could speak with a supervisor Grace was her name hung up on me! After the fourth time of calling back they are sending a new card out today Fed Ex BUT is charging him 15.00!! WTH kind of crap are these people trying to pull??? His money has been tied up for three weeks and like others he is a single dad with bills to pay!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    Wal-Mart money card had a great to scam money out of people because when you make a purchase and the transaction is reversed or refunded they add the money back in your card then it shows they give you back your money but a hold is put on the money so you can't touch it and your card gets declined. The first time it happened to me was for a $360 transaction that i cancelled. When i cancelled it I had almost $300 still in my account so when i saw the money was refunded and showed that it was credited to my account, but my balance was still almost $300 instead of $600.

    I called and they claimed it was put back into my account and that i had been negative in my account so i never had that money to begin with and sure enough after arguing with them i gave up, and according to the statement it was right. I added the numbers and there was no way to prove to them the money was not replaced because the numbers added up but the next day the full balance showed up in my account and I had almost $600 in there again. What they do is put a plus whatever the amount is owed to you in your account but they put a hold on the money so even though your balance reflects it being there, you’re not allowed to touch it and if you have money in there, their system somehow find a way to make it seem like it was negative and you owed that money to someone else.

    Another way they keep your money is instead of voiding the transaction they add the funds back in so it shows like you got it back but in reality the amount paid out and put back in cancel each other out like if the money never existed which happened in another transaction to me for $60 and I never saw the money. They kept sitting the funds, showed added but that it was due to be released at a later date, but the money was never released and according to them because it showed the funds added to my account. It was put back in but I was never allowed to touch that money because the later release date set for it never came, and even though their system showed it being credited back in, they never released the funds. But of course their number and system once again said I was negative so it was never mine to begin with, only difference is this time.

    I never saw my $60, and now i paid $114 for a payment that was reversed and they show the money credited back to my account says the funds are available but my card keeps getting declined because they say that the funds are due to be released in the next two days. So, i have kept from adding money to the card so my balance is zero so they can't do what they did with the $60 and keep my money. Now it’s a game of wait and see if they release the funds or try and claim that i was negative even though I haven't used the card in a week. Besides that you can never over draft with this card because it is a prepaid card and if you used it long enough like me you know they immediately deduct what you used from your balance so you don't overdraft even if the transaction hasn't fully been posted. After this i can say i WILL NEVER USE THIS CARD AGAIN NOW WOULD I EVER RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    Wal-Mart MoneyCard suspended my account for "suspicious activity" and "Account Compromised." At first they said someone had tried to access my account online too many times with failed attempts. The next time they told me that someone had called about my account too many times. So they suspended my account. I cannot see my transactions online. I cannot get my money out and they are telling me it will be 2 weeks before my new card arrives. What they call "suspicious activity" is me using my card in a manner anyone would use their card. I wish I had done some research BEFORE I got the card and set up my direct deposit with Green Dot Bank (the bank behind the Wal-Mart MoneyCard). They do not seem to care that all of my money is tied up by them and it will be 2 weeks before I can get my money out.

    Some of the things I have learned from this experience:

    1. I have no access to my funds except through the card. 2. If the card is suspended, there is no place I can go to get my money. 3. If the card is suspended, I must wait for 2 weeks to get another card. 4. All customer service calls to the Wal-Mart MoneyCard go to the Philippines. 5. They can suspend a card for any reason they consider "suspicious" but they will not tell you exactly why they suspended your card for "internal security reasons."

    6. Though I can withdraw $300 in cash each day, I must do it $100 at a time at Wal-Mart register or the Money Center. 7. They do not treat you like a customer...they treat you like a "profile." If your profile matches the suspicious activity profile, they suspend your card. They don't call you. They don't verify that it is you making the purchases. They simply and heartlessly suspend your account and freeze your money, and there is absolutely NOTHING YOU CAN DO about it.

    8. The number listed by another Reviewer (801-344-7020) does get you to Green Dot Bank (I got an English speaker) but I got the same runaround from him that I got from the Philippine customer service people I spoke with.

    Needless to say, as soon as they "un-suspend" my account, I will immediately remove ALL of my money, cancel my direct deposit, and NEVER do business with them again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    I loaded my WALMART Card for my husband to use on the road traveling for work. Mind you I called WALMART Customer Service days prior to the use of the card on the road and I directly asked them to note do not Restrict or Block this card, it will be used on the road. It was a lot of money for one load and those people restricted card. Anyways when my husband called and told me he was declined then I used it and was declined, man I called them and the guy didn't speak English well but when I got thru he understood me quickly and card got unrestricted, and I now see some duplicate charges and things. But I want anyone affiliated with Wal-Mart Money Card and affiliated with Green Dot I'm gonna sue you all for embarrassment and extra fees and stress and I'll keep complaining. I'm you guys new pesky net to buzz your bad business ways..

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I have had Walmart money card for over 2 years now. Never a complaint until they let the bank go and now Green Dot runs it. They are usually pretty good with sending out the card usually about a month before it expires. Due to moving, I never received the card. This was for January. On Jan 27, I called to let them know I had moved and to please send me a new card. To my dis-belief, the rep I was talking to, Chad (would not give me his last name or badge id) informed me that to change my address he had to verify it somehow through a third party. When this was not possible, he said that he had to close the account because he could not verify my address. I have never heard of such a thing. I had to practically yell at him that I do not give my consent to close the account as I still had money in it. He then said he could not mail out a new card because 2 weeks had not passed. I had to log into the web and change my address from the site.

    Once this was done, I called again and had them mail me a new card, which supposedly takes 2-4 weeks. No piece of mail takes more than 5 business days to mail, even from one coast to another. So I wait another two weeks, and the card never shows up. So I call on Feb 12, and the rep (I didn't even bother getting his name) told me he could expedite the card via FedEx for a fifteen dollar charge. I said go ahead, and he told me it should take between 3-5 business days to receive. I check my account today Mon 2/16 and nothing has been charged. I call to get the tracking number for the card, which the rep said to call for, and it turns out they never even sent me a card, let alone that the option for expedite is not even an option. So the rep today says she just put in to mail the card and it will take another 2 weeks.

    This is completely unacceptable customer service. Plus, their call centers are outsourced, so you are usually speaking to an Indian somewhere in India. I can understand a few mistakes here or there, as no one is perfect, but this is just total garbage, and the company and its employees are garbage and need tons more training for their supposed customer service. Very unhappy and dissatisfied, and as soon as I receive the card, money is coming out and account is getting closed (Oh, it also takes 2 weeks if you close your account for them to mail any money you have).

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I got my direct deposit from the IRS on the 11th. They took there 3.00 fee and immediately put a block on my card. They then give me a verify site to go to put, can't assure me that they have received the information. They keep telling me wait two business days and I can't get a hold of anyone. I advise people NOT to get any Wal-Mart card prepaid products! Worse customer service ever!

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015

    I was told I'd get a new card in the mail in 10 days, the new card was also compromised. This was the third time & in the meantime I cannot access & use the money on the card. I just want a refund on the money originally put on the card. I want no more WalMart Money Cards! The service is terrible. The automated line is too difficult to work with! I want my money back as soon as possible. I need to talk to a live person!

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    I use the Wal-Mart money card for direct deposit for my benefits. I ordered a new card before my deposit was to be issued. I have been given the run around and never received my card so I can pay my bills. I have cut-off notices and eviction notice.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    I purchased a Walmart card specifically to be used as direct deposit for my tax refund. I received and activated the card as directed. The money was deposited into my account. The second my money was deposited they placed a BLOCK on my account! I called in frustration and I was told they wanted to make sure I am who I "say" I am and requested I fax over my license and social security card. I did this that very same day and was told it was not received a few DAYS later. I resent my information this time I was told that it was received BUT that the investigation would take one to TEN business days to review.

    I called everyday as I was in desperate need of my money and got a different story every time! It is now day #11 and still my account is frozen. I inquired if I could remove my whole balance from this card from hell once it's released and of course I was told no. I was also told I could only make an atm withdrawal of $500 max a day and I could go to a bank and get off as much as $3000 BUT IN $400 INCREMENTS! UGH. I’m so afraid that I will never see my money and who's to say after the first withdrawal they won't freeze it again? There has got to be something else I can do.

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