How long does it take for a Green Dot card to activate?

This will take 2 business days and then your temporary card will be ready for use. You will receive your personalized card in 2 weeks.
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Why is my Green Dot card not activating?

Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company. If you can't activate your Green Dot card, you should contact customer service at (866) 795-7597.
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Can you use a Green Dot card immediately?

You can register and start using your temporary card right away. Your permanent card will arrive in the mail within two weeks. If you buy your Green Dot card online, you will be given an account number that you can use to make purchases online or over the phone.
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How can I get my Green Dot card activate and start working?

Activate/Register Card
  1. Visit GreenDot.com/activate or select Register / Activate Now in the Green Dot app or call (866) 795-7605. ...
  2. Enter all info requested including personal info and card details. ...
  3. Start using upon successful activation.
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How long does it take for your card to get activated?

Activation is a pretty easy process, usually taking only a minute or two. Keep in mind that it's important to do it as soon as possible. Some issuers may close your account if you don't activate your card within a certain amount of time.
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Can I use my debit card immediately after activation?

Can I use my new debit card immediately after it's activated? Yes, you can use your debit card for signature-based transactions that are run as credit. You'll need your PIN before your card can be used for debit/PIN-based transactions.
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Can you use a prepaid card immediately?

If you buy your card at a retail store or at a bank or credit union branch, you may be able to start using it for purchases right away. If you purchase your card online or over the phone, you may be issued a virtual card or you may have to wait to get a physical card in the mail.
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How do I verify my identity with Green Dot?

Federal law requires us to obtain, verify and record your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number when you register a Green Dot card. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents. If a valid Social Security number is not provided, a personalized card will not be issued.
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Do I need to register my Green Dot card?

Without registering your account, you will not be able to make deposits to your account and many other account features will not be available. Learn more at greendot.com.
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How do I withdraw money from Green Dot without card?

Where do I go to pick up my cash at Walmart?
  1. Visit any Walmart store and go to the MoneyCenter or Customer Service center.
  2. Tell the associate you want to pick up cash, show your government-issued photo ID, and the barcode generated with the Green Dot app.
  3. Get the cash you need. There is a $3 service fee.
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How do I know if my prepaid card is activated?

The first time you use your card at an ATM, it's activated. If you don't want to withdraw or deposit any money, select "Check balance." Once you've completed your first use of an ATM with your card, it will be activated.
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Does Green Dot work with cash App?

Short answer: Yes, GreenDot works with Cash App. You can transfer money from your GreenDot account to your Cash App. You can also create a Cashtag name on Cash App and pay for purchases with a GreenDot card and manage your account. However, not all GreenDot card types of accounts work with Cash App.
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Why is my prepaid card not working?

There are a number of possible reasons why a purchase could be declined: You don't have enough money left on your card. You haven't activated or registered your card. The address you gave to make an online or phone purchase is different from the address you have on file with your prepaid card provider.
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How do I activate my Green Dot card without SSN?

You cannot register a temporary Green Dot card without providing your SSN. With a temporary card, you can only spend the funds available on it. It cannot be reloaded and has no PIN or ATM access. If you don't provide your SSN, you won't receive a personalized card.
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Why is Green Dot saying they can't verify my identity?

Due to banking law changes after 9/11, banks are sometimes required to verify your identity before opening an account for you. To get your refund on a Turbo brand Green Dot card, or to pay your Turbotax fees out of your refund, Green Dot must open a bank account in your name to receive the money.
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What bank is associated with Green Dot?

GoBank is a brand and trademark of Green Dot Bank , Member FDIC, which also operates under the brands Green Dot Bank and Bonneville Bank .
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Do prepaid cards need to be activated?

If you don't register your prepaid card, you may not be able to use some of the prepaid card's features. You may also have fewer protections in the case of loss or theft. Some providers require you to register your card upon purchase, while others ask that you register after you get the card.
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What cards are green dot?

The Green Dot card is an FDIC-insured, reoladable prepaid debit card that can be used to make payments and purchases and withdraw cash. Green Dot cards are sold at retailers such as CVS, Rite-Aid and Wal-Mart.
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Can I use a prepaid card on cash App?

Cash App supports debit and credit cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Most prepaid cards are also supported, but depositing to these cards does not work. ATM cards, Paypal, and business debit cards are not supported at this time.
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How do I activate my instant card?

To activate your Card, you must download the Instant Financial Mobile Application. Go to www instant.co and follow the instructions. We may refuse to activate your Card at our sole discretion.
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What happens if debit card is not activated?

What happens if you do not activate your Debit/Credit card? If you do not activate your debit/credit card within the specified time period, then the PIN provided by your bank gets invalid and you cannot make any further transactions on the card.
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Is there a time limit to activate debit?

No, there is no time limit to activate the SBI debit Card. You can activate it at any time by visiting your Home branch or Any SBI ATM. You can activate the Debit card online if you have an active internet banking account.
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Why can't I activate my prepaid Visa card?

The most common reasons are that the card hasn't been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card's balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.
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Why is my card being declined online when I have money?

You might have money in your savings account, but the checking account or money market account you're withdrawing funds from has a negative balance. Some financial institutions may deny you from overdrawing from your account, preventing you from making a debit card purchase.
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