PREPAID ACCOUNT

The Netspend® Prepaid Account You Can Rely On

A smarter way to manage your everyday money. No credit check1, no minimum balance, and a convenient prepaid account designed for your lifestyle.

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  • Over 10 MillionHappy Cardholders
  • Member FDICFunds are FDIC Insured

The Netspend® Prepaid Mastercard® is issued by Pathward®, National Association, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated.

  • Use Everywhere Debit Mastercard® is Accepted
  • Get Paid Up to 2 Days Faster2
  • Access Your Cash at 90,000+ ATMs
  • Account Alerts to Stay in Control
  • Your Money is Secure
A Netspend card with a notification that a purchase was covered by Purchase Cushion

Purchase Cushion

Need a little extra?

If you’re ever caught short on your account balance, we may be able to cover you $10.3 We’ll just make it up the next time you load your card.

SMART. SIMPLE. FLEXIBLE.

A Prepaid Account That Works for You

Netspend gives you the tools you need to manage your money, your way.

  • The Netspend mobile app showing an account balance

    Mobile App Management

    Check your balance, move money4, pay bills and more — all from the Netspend mobile app.

  • Adding cash to a Netspend prepaid account

    Load Your Account Your Way

    Add money with direct deposit, cash reloads5, bank transfers4 and more.

  • A padlock representing Netspend account security

    Security You Can Trust

    Fraud protection, account alerts and 24/7 account monitoring.

  • Opening a Netspend prepaid account on a phone

    No Credit Check, No Problem

    Open your account. No credit check1 or minimum balance required.

HOW IT WORKS

Get Started in Minutes

  1. 1

    Visit Any Location

    Stop by any Check Cashing USA location.

  2. 2

    Get Your Card

    Pick up your Netspend® Prepaid Card.

  3. 3

    Start Using It

    Load funds and start shopping, paying bills, and more.

WHY CHOOSE NETSPEND AT CHECK CASHING USA?

Built for Everyday Life

From everyday purchases to bill payments, Netspend makes managing your money simple and secure.

  • 10M+ Cardholders Trust Netspend
  • 200K+ Retail Locations to Load Cash
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COMPARE FEATURES

Netspend® Prepaid Account Benefits

FEATURES NETSPEND® PREPAID ACCOUNT TRADITIONAL BANK ACCOUNT
Monthly Fees $0 with qualifying direct deposit6 Often $5 – $15
Minimum Balance No minimum balance Often required
Credit Check No credit check1 Credit check may be required
Purchase Cushion Up to $10 purchase cushion3 Overdraft fees often $30+
Account Access Online, Mobile App, ATMs, In-Store Limited by bank hours
Direct Deposit Get paid up to 2 days faster2 Standard processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Netspend® Prepaid Card?

It is a reloadable prepaid account you can use anywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. You load5 your own money onto it — there is no credit line, no interest and no bank account required.

How do I get a Netspend card?

Walk into any Check Cashing USA location with a valid government-issued photo ID. Our team will set up your account and hand you your card the same visit.

Do I need a bank account?

No. A Netspend prepaid account works without a traditional bank account. You can load cash5 in store and manage everything from the mobile app.

Is there a credit check?

No. Opening a Netspend account does not involve a credit check1, and it does not affect your credit score.

Where can I use my card?

Anywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted — in stores, online, over the phone and for recurring payments.

Can I shop online?

Yes. Use your card number, expiration date and security code just like any other debit card at online checkouts.

How do I add money to my card?

Load cash5 at any Check Cashing USA branch, set up direct deposit from your employer or benefits provider, or transfer funds4 from a bank account.

Can I withdraw cash at ATMs?

Yes. Your card works at over 90,000 ATMs nationwide, and you can also get cash back at participating retailers.

Is my money secure?

Yes. Eligible funds are held at Pathward®, National Association, Member FDIC, and the account includes fraud protection, account alerts and 24/7 monitoring.

Can I receive direct deposits?

Yes. Give your employer or benefits provider your account and routing numbers and your pay can arrive up to two days faster2 than a paper check.

Can I pay bills with my card?

Yes. Pay bills from the Netspend mobile app, or use your card number wherever your biller accepts debit cards.

Can I use my card internationally?

Yes. The card is accepted worldwide anywhere Debit Mastercard is honored. Foreign transaction charges may apply — see your Cardholder Agreement.

What Our Customers Are Saying

I had an excellent experience here! The staff was friendly, professional, and made the whole process quick and easy.

- Carrianna Oliver

Check Cashing USA made everything quick, easy, and stress free while still making me feel welcomed and valued as a customer.

- Marsha Lemaistre

I've been here twice and the customer service is immaculate. The workers are very friendly and polite.

- Epthious Farrell

TRUSTED. RELIABLE. SECURE.

Your Money Matters

Netspend is trusted by millions and backed by Pathward®, National Association, Member FDIC. Your eligible funds are FDIC insured7 up to $250,000.

  1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OPENING A CARD ACCOUNT: To help the federal government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA PATRIOT Act requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens a Card Account. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: When you open a Card Account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and your government ID number. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying information. Card activation and identity verification required before you can use the Card Account. If your identity is partially verified, full use of the Card Account will be restricted, but you may be able to use the Card for in-store purchase transactions. Restrictions include: no ATM withdrawals, international transactions, account-to-account transfers and additional loads. Use of Card Account also subject to fraud prevention restrictions at any time, with or without notice. Residents of Vermont are ineligible to open a Card Account.
  2. Faster funding claim is based on the policy of making funds available upon receipt of payment instructions versus the typical practice of posting funds at settlement. Early access to funds is not guaranteed and timing of early access may vary from period to period. Faster payment requires direct deposit and varies depending on the date in which the payor provides payment instructions. Fraud prevention restrictions may also delay availability of funds.
  3. The $10 Purchase Cushion is not an extension of credit; it is a courtesy exercised at our discretion. Approved purchase transactions may create up to a $10.00 negative balance on your Card Account. Cardholder is responsible for repayment of any negative balance. See the Cardholder Agreement for details.
  4. Services initiated with an external account from an outside third party may incur fees from that third party to your external account. No cost for online or mobile Account-to-Account transfers between Netspend Accounts; a fee may apply to Account-to-Account transfers conducted through a Netspend Customer Service agent or other transfer types. See your Cardholder Agreement for details.
  5. The Netspend Network is provided by Netspend Corporation and its authorized agents. Netspend is a licensed provider of money transfer services (NMLS ID: 932678). Netspend’s licenses and related information may be found at www.netspend.com/licenses. Fees, limits, and other restrictions may be imposed by Netspend and other third parties in connection with use of the Netspend Network.
  6. While this specific feature is available at no cost, certain other transaction fees and costs, terms, and conditions are associated with the use of this Card. See the Cardholder Agreement for more details.
  7. Once your identity is verified and your Account is registered, your funds on deposit in your Netspend® Prepaid Mastercard® account are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, subject to certain conditions including regulatory requirements for FDIC pass-through insurance and the aggregation of all funds held on deposit in the same capacity at Pathward, N.A. Pathward, N.A. may place your funds at one or more participating FDIC-insured banks (www.pathward.com/programbanks). FDIC insurance protects against the failure of Pathward, N.A., not the failure of Netspend Corporation. Netspend, a financial technology company, is not a bank and is not FDIC insured.

The Netspend® Prepaid Mastercard® is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Netspend is a registered agent of Pathward, N.A. Use of the Card Account is subject to activation, ID verification, and funds availability. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the Card Account. See the Cardholder Agreement for details.

Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Card can be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted.

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