Netspend Activate Card : Activate Your Card | Netspend All-Access Account

To activate your new Netspend Card online, login into www.netspend.com/account/activate and enter your card number and the security code from the back of your card.

Netspend is a leading provider of prepaid debit cards for personal and commercial use. With a Netspend Prepaid Debit Card, you can make purchases at stores, over the phone and online.

If you received a new NetSpend Card recently, you need to activate your card first before using it.

How to Activate NetSpend Card Online:

You will receive your NetSpend Visa card in the mail, within seven to 10 business days after you place your order. There are activation instructions in the mail

1) Visit NetSpend.com/activate and click the icon at the top right-hand page labeled “Activate Card.”

2) After the page loads, enter your card number and the security code that’s provided with your card.

3) Click “Continue,” and you’ll receive confirmation that your card is activated.

4) Call NetSpend support from netspend.com/activate.

5) Tell the customer service representative your card number, the security code and information that will confirm your identity.

6) As soon as the representative activates your card, it’s available for you to use.

How to Request NetSpend Visa Card Online:

1) Visit www.netspend.com and click the button labeled “Sign Up Now.”

2) After the online application loads, enter your personal information as requested in each data field.

3) Click on your choice of cards, and before you click “Get My Card,” click on “Review the Fees Associated With Your Prepaid Card.”

How to Activate Netspend Card Without SSN?

Netspend offers prepaid debit cards from Visa and Mastercard. Netspend doesn’t require a credit check and you don’t have to keep a minimum balance on the card. To activate a Netspend prepaid card, you’ll need to provide a Social Security number (SSN). You can only activate a Netspend card without a Social Security number (SSN) if you provide another legal identification number, such as an Alien Registration Number. Netspend customer service representatives were unwilling to say, either by phone or email, whether or not it is possible to activate a Netspend prepaid card without providing a Social Security number or legal identification number

“Why does Netspend need my SNN?” you may wonder. According to Netspend’s terms and conditions, you must provide a government-issued identification number to activate a card for identity verification purposes.

Identity verification is required by federal anti-terrorism laws, as well as insurance regulations. This process also helps Netspend protect your account from fraud. You will also be asked for your driver’s license number and other personal information. Full use of the card will be restricted if your identity is only partially verified

To activate your Netspend prepaid card, you’ll need to follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Netspend.com and click on “Activate Card” in the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 2. Enter the number on the front of your card and the three-digit security number on the back of the card.

Step 3. Provide the identifying information required to create an account, including a government-issued identification number. After you have created your account, your card will be activated and ready to use.

How do I get a Netspend card?

Fill out a quick online order form and we’ll ship you a personalized card! There’s no credit check and no upfront fees. To activate the Card Account, you will be required to provide your name, street address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.

Netspend  must collect this information in accordance with The USA PATRIOT Act, a Federal law that requires all financial institutions and their third-party service providers to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a Card Account. Residents of the State of Vermont are ineligible to open a Card Account.

How do I add money to my Netspend card account?

Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit is a convenient and free way to add your paycheck or government benefits check to a Netspend Prepaid Debit Card.

Netspend Reload Network Locations. There are more than 130,000 convenient locations in the U.S. where you can add money to your card account.

Bank Transfers. Add money from virtually any U.S.-issued bank account. If you have a checking or savings account or a bank debit card, use it to add money to your Netspend card account.

PayPal®. Use PayPal to add money to your card. Transferring funds to a Netspend Prepaid Card is a convenient way to transfer money for PayPal users.

Transfer Money Between Netspend Card Accounts. Transfer money from one Netspend card account to another.

Tax Refunds. Tell the IRS to electronically deposit your refund directly to your Netspend card account.

How do I check my account balance?

To check your balance for free, log in to your Online Account Center, where you can see your balance, your deposits and transaction history. Or, sign up for Anytime Alerts™ to receive a text message including your card account balance, after every transaction. After you’ve signed up for Anytime Alerts, text the letters ‘BAL’ to 22622 anytime, and your account balance will be sent to your mobile phone. You can also check your balance for a $0.50 fee by calling our toll-free number 1-866-387-7363 or when making the inquiry at a participating ATM located in the U.S.