Netspend
#196
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 240
newdoct,
I don't think that your load amounts were the problem. I have similar load history to you. Yet, my account is still active. I think the unload method triggered the shut down. Although another factor is that my account is close to 1.5 years old.
I don't think that your load amounts were the problem. I have similar load history to you. Yet, my account is still active. I think the unload method triggered the shut down. Although another factor is that my account is close to 1.5 years old.
#197
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 29
That might be possible, because that is my most recent transaction, and before that, my unload was through transferring to another bank account, Chase, for example.
#198
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 322
For the unload method, do you mean ACH pull from the credit card company, or more specifically from Amex ?
That might be possible, because that is my most recent transaction, and before that, my unload was through transferring to another bank account, Chase, for example.
That might be possible, because that is my most recent transaction, and before that, my unload was through transferring to another bank account, Chase, for example.
#199
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 240
yes, a pull to a bank account is a red flag, I would say. Pull from Amex probably isn't good either. I tend to overthink things but a pull from a visa or mastercard is a little more credible as those networks offer secured credit cards. Although, secured credit cards are usually quite small limits, like $250-1500.
#200
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 29
update, just received the check from Netspend, and it is actually shipped by UPS 2nd day air!
Glad to get all my money back, including the fund of 500 which was still in the reload pack when account was closed. They also calculate some interest based on what I have left in my savings account. Not too bad. The only problem might be the MSer does not fit their business model.
Not sure if I should try their product again in future, but seems not worth the effort right now.
Glad to get all my money back, including the fund of 500 which was still in the reload pack when account was closed. They also calculate some interest based on what I have left in my savings account. Not too bad. The only problem might be the MSer does not fit their business model.
Not sure if I should try their product again in future, but seems not worth the effort right now.
#201
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MCO
Programs: AA 1MM, BA, UA, HH Dia, CC Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 795
update, just received the check from Netspend, and it is actually shipped by UPS 2nd day air!
Glad to get all my money back, including the fund of 500 which was still in the reload pack when account was closed. They also calculate some interest based on what I have left in my savings account. Not too bad. The only problem might be the MSer does not fit their business model.
Not sure if I should try their product again in future, but seems not worth the effort right now.
Glad to get all my money back, including the fund of 500 which was still in the reload pack when account was closed. They also calculate some interest based on what I have left in my savings account. Not too bad. The only problem might be the MSer does not fit their business model.
Not sure if I should try their product again in future, but seems not worth the effort right now.
#202
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 41
Anyone know if there is a lifetime limit on Netspends (i.e., not accounts open at once, but total accounts you can have)?
I'm very frustrated with my local Valero, which has very Friendly cashiers but an utter lack of good MS instruments. They have the starter packs for Netspend and PP Prepaid Debit (the latter charges another $5 fee to the acc. once you 'activate' it, atop the $4.95 purchase so I'd like to avoid it) and a whole crapton of OVs that cannot be activated (all of the various cashiers claim that OVs just don't work there and they have no idea why they even carry them; you can't even do it with cash; the system won't recognize it). However, its my only friendly gas station.
My current (and terrible) strategy has been to grab a NS, activate it, BP to Amex with the routing+acc number, and then close it. I'm on my 4th, which I've read somewhere (but I can't remember *where*) is the 'limit'; I'm wary of shutting this one down or buying a 5th with no way of activating it.
Any similar stories, or any advice as to what to do with this somewhat awkward situation? PMs are also welcomed.
I'm very frustrated with my local Valero, which has very Friendly cashiers but an utter lack of good MS instruments. They have the starter packs for Netspend and PP Prepaid Debit (the latter charges another $5 fee to the acc. once you 'activate' it, atop the $4.95 purchase so I'd like to avoid it) and a whole crapton of OVs that cannot be activated (all of the various cashiers claim that OVs just don't work there and they have no idea why they even carry them; you can't even do it with cash; the system won't recognize it). However, its my only friendly gas station.
My current (and terrible) strategy has been to grab a NS, activate it, BP to Amex with the routing+acc number, and then close it. I'm on my 4th, which I've read somewhere (but I can't remember *where*) is the 'limit'; I'm wary of shutting this one down or buying a 5th with no way of activating it.
Any similar stories, or any advice as to what to do with this somewhat awkward situation? PMs are also welcomed.
#203
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: WI
Posts: 181
I signed up for this since my local gas station has Netspend reloads and wanted to experiment with loading via CC. That didn't go so well but I did get this email:
Now that you know about NetSpend, how easy direct deposit is, and the thousands of convenient reload locations, you can help your friends and family take control of their money, too, by referring them. If they sign up and load a new card with at least $40, we'll say thanks by giving you both $20!1
Don’t miss out on your $20 payday. Add money to your card and start referring your friends today!
Decent consolation prize - I'm pretty sure I can sucker a few friends into signing up for this and loading $40 so we both get a free $20.
Now that you know about NetSpend, how easy direct deposit is, and the thousands of convenient reload locations, you can help your friends and family take control of their money, too, by referring them. If they sign up and load a new card with at least $40, we'll say thanks by giving you both $20!1
Don’t miss out on your $20 payday. Add money to your card and start referring your friends today!
Decent consolation prize - I'm pretty sure I can sucker a few friends into signing up for this and loading $40 so we both get a free $20.
#204
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 197
Netspend Reloadit
My local grocery store has recently started carrying Reloadit packs (the colored ones) with Netspend listed on top left corner. I have used the colored Reloadit packs, but without Netspend listed on it, to successfully load serve. Has anyone used these "branded" Reloadit packs to load serve or any other prepaid card, other than Netspend?
#205
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL
Programs: SW CP, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 571
My local grocery store has recently started carrying Reloadit packs (the colored ones) with Netspend listed on top left corner. I have used the colored Reloadit packs, but without Netspend listed on it, to successfully load serve. Has anyone used these "branded" Reloadit packs to load serve or any other prepaid card, other than Netspend?
#207
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 193
I signed up for this since my local gas station has Netspend reloads and wanted to experiment with loading via CC. That didn't go so well but I did get this email:
Now that you know about NetSpend, how easy direct deposit is, and the thousands of convenient reload locations, you can help your friends and family take control of their money, too, by referring them. If they sign up and load a new card with at least $40, we'll say thanks by giving you both $20!1
Don’t miss out on your $20 payday. Add money to your card and start referring your friends today!
Decent consolation prize - I'm pretty sure I can sucker a few friends into signing up for this and loading $40 so we both get a free $20.
Now that you know about NetSpend, how easy direct deposit is, and the thousands of convenient reload locations, you can help your friends and family take control of their money, too, by referring them. If they sign up and load a new card with at least $40, we'll say thanks by giving you both $20!1
Don’t miss out on your $20 payday. Add money to your card and start referring your friends today!
Decent consolation prize - I'm pretty sure I can sucker a few friends into signing up for this and loading $40 so we both get a free $20.
-Stay under 3500, definitely 5000 for the month
- ACH pull not so bad, bank transfer no bueno
- How about MO or bill pay? Any safer?
#208
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 253
My local grocery store has recently started carrying Reloadit packs (the colored ones) with Netspend listed on top left corner. I have used the colored Reloadit packs, but without Netspend listed on it, to successfully load serve. Has anyone used these "branded" Reloadit packs to load serve or any other prepaid card, other than Netspend?
Others have reported no problem loading Serve and BB with Blackhawk Reloadits, so they should work. For me, though, I have ample and easy access to WM for Serve loads via WM and Kate, so unless the Reloadits pose an additional, low-risk opportunity (as was the case with Green Dot MPs, where I could load those to PP the same way as PPMCs for an additional $4K per month), they don't hold a ton of interest for me.
#209
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: AA, SPG, HH, Delta, SW
Posts: 17
My local grocery store has recently started carrying Reloadit packs (the colored ones) with Netspend listed on top left corner. I have used the colored Reloadit packs, but without Netspend listed on it, to successfully load serve. Has anyone used these "branded" Reloadit packs to load serve or any other prepaid card, other than Netspend?
I guess I'll be the guinea on this one. I'll report on how it goes. My hope is to be able to unload about 2k/mo on this card. If anyone has experience or recs about his card and how to avoid shutdown on this bad boy I'd be interested. I don't mean to go hard, just want to supplement the BBs.
#210
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 253
Ya, mine did to. I've been wary of NS in the past, but now I'm interested since I've been maxing my accessible BBs for the last several months.
I guess I'll be the guinea on this one. I'll report on how it goes. My hope is to be able to unload about 2k/mo on this card. If anyone has experience or recs about his card and how to avoid shutdown on this bad boy I'd be interested. I don't mean to go hard, just want to supplement the BBs.
I guess I'll be the guinea on this one. I'll report on how it goes. My hope is to be able to unload about 2k/mo on this card. If anyone has experience or recs about his card and how to avoid shutdown on this bad boy I'd be interested. I don't mean to go hard, just want to supplement the BBs.
I just ordered and received an Account Now pre-paid Visa with my name on it-- the pay-as-you go version with no monthly fees. I am going to try slowly ramping up with this card using ReloadIts and dumping via BP. Anyone else have experience with Account Now?