Green Dot Network | Add Cash With Your Card (2024)

FAQs

How do I add cash to my Green Dot card? ›

Bring your cash and show the deposit code to a cashier at any store from the retailer you selected. The cashier will scan the deposit code, complete the transaction and provide a receipt. The cash will be deposited to your account within 10 minutes.

Below are some things you can do to troubleshoot the issue:First, you should check that your card is activated and not expired. If it is, contact Green Dot customer service for assistance. Next, you should make sure you have enough funds loaded onto the card to cover the payment you are trying to make.

Temporary prepaid cards cannot be used to make ATM withdrawals. If you have your personalized card, you can get cash back at any retailer that offers it with debit card purchases, or visit this page to find a fee free ATM near you.

Load/Reload Limitations. The maximum daily cash reload limit is $3,000, but maximum in-store reload limits also apply, and you may not load cash to your Card at any time the funds balance on your Card exceeds $3,000. We reserve the right to accept or reject any request to reload your Card at our sole discretion.

Access your bank account and select “Make a deposit.” Once you find an ATM, insert your debit or ATM card and enter your PIN to access your bank account. Select the option for making a deposit and choose the account into which you'd like to deposit the money. Insert the cash, following the ATM's guidelines.

1. Visit GreenDot.com/activate or tap Activate Now in the Green Dot app or call (866) 795-7605.

Prepaid cards can be declined because you don't have sufficient funds in your account, the card hasn't been activated, the merchant doesn't accept the network's cards, or you have exceeded your spending limits. Any information you provide to the merchant must also match what's on file with the prepaid card issuer.

The Federal Reserve Board fined Green Dot $44 million on Friday, alleging deceptive practices and a deficient risk management program. According to the Fed, Green Dot violated laws in its marketing, selling and servicing of prepaid debit card products.

Cash deposits at branches can include both coins and paper bills. You will need to fill out a deposit form and hand it to the teller along with the money. The teller will count the currency to make sure it matches the deposit slip. If you want to deposit cash at an ATM, you must typically stick to paper currency.

Why is my debit card declining when I have money? ›

There are several reasons why a debit card may be declined even if you have money in your account. Common reasons include travel and reaching your daily purchase limit. Stay on top of your cards and consider using budgeting apps to help avoid debit card denial.

Whether you have your card handy or not, you can add cash at your local retailer in two ways. Just hand the cashier your cash, they'll swipe your card, and your money will load automatically.

A transaction may be declined for several reasons—insufficient funds, mismatched address or unusual spending activity. Funds are set aside for transactions in process until the merchant is paid. Need to update your address? Go to Settings, Personal Info, Address to make updates.

Cash a check & add to your card at Walmart

Hand the cashier your check, they'll swipe your card, and your money will load automatically. Retail service fee up to $3.74 and limits may apply. Check cashing fees up to $4.00 may apply. Keep the receipt as proof of your transaction.

Green Dot only allows you to transfer money from your personal bank account located within the U.S. to your Green Dot account. Others can transfer money from their bank account to your Green Dot account by visiting their bank's website or app.

The Green Dot Prepaid Visa Card* lets you load cash from a number of popular retailers (for a fee), utilize early direct deposit, transfer funds from a bank account at no additional cost and transfer money between Green Dot users for free. But there are numerous fees you'll have to contend with.

Can You Deposit Cash at an ATM Not Owned by Your Bank? In most cases, you'll only be able to deposit cash into an ATM that your bank owns. An exception to this rule is if you use a bank part of an ATM network, such as Allpoint.

MoneyPak is accepted by most Visa®, Mastercard® and Discover® debit cards, plus 200+ prepaid debit card brands.