Feb 11, 2014, 12:26 pm
Last edit by: ed765
USB Buxx
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
Current users can still add new cards.)
Also - Answer ALL the identification questions in your profile (not JUST three or four) USBuxx will sometimes ask you one of the questions, if you use the account on a new computer. HOWEVER - they are more than happy to ask you an unanswered question - talk about BROKEN! So, answer ALL the questions so that when you are prompted - you can answer any of them.
Do not load with any US Bank card as this will not provide points.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for US Bank
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
Current users can still add new cards.)
- Initial purchase fee: $15 + $2.50 load fee
- Load fee: $2.50 per load, $517.50 max load per transaction ($520 charge to card)
- Max load per day: $2,000 per CC
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $2,000 per card, but $5k per CC (if you have multiple teen cards.)
NOTE: The rolling 30 days is also time sensitive. For example, if you loaded on 9/1 at 2 PM local time and try to load on 10/1 at 12 PM local time, it will NOT work. You must load on 10/1 at 2 PM or later. - Max value at any time: $2,000
- Max ATM withdraw: $200, max 3 ATM per day ($600 total). No fee at US Bank ATMs. Other 'Plus' or Visa ATM $1.50 + ATM fee.
- You may only add/edit two new credit/debit payment methods every 24 hours, three every 30 days and 5 every 180 days.
Also - Answer ALL the identification questions in your profile (not JUST three or four) USBuxx will sometimes ask you one of the questions, if you use the account on a new computer. HOWEVER - they are more than happy to ask you an unanswered question - talk about BROKEN! So, answer ALL the questions so that when you are prompted - you can answer any of them.
Do not load with any US Bank card as this will not provide points.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for US Bank
NW Buxx
Max # of CC on file for both is 2. Each has a max # of loads per card per 7 day rolling period (~3/4). If you card fails to load, first try to switch to another CC, second check to make sure there are at least 7 calendar days between loads.
Reports of Citi cards (at least Mastercard) coding as purchase for NW Buxx (Jan 2015), but YMMV.
- Initial purchase fee: $5 (waived with promo code: 02050053)
- $2 load fee
- Max load per day: $500
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $1,000
- The maximum Card value is $1,000.00
- Max ATM per week: ($200 - but only if specifically enabled online, including PIN setup). No fee for some Allpoint ATMs (no way to know in advance if the Allpoint ATM will ding you $1; check your account carefully and call if necessary to reverse the $1 charge…IME 2/3 Allpoint ATMs do charge the fee).
- Max spend per 7 rolling days: $800
Max # of CC on file for both is 2. Each has a max # of loads per card per 7 day rolling period (~3/4). If you card fails to load, first try to switch to another CC, second check to make sure there are at least 7 calendar days between loads.
Reports of Citi cards (at least Mastercard) coding as purchase for NW Buxx (Jan 2015), but YMMV.
TD Bank Go Buxx
Dead - "members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit."
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
States not supported.
According to thread, USPS MOs count against the ATM withdraw limit.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for TD Bank loads.
Citi with some cards including the Exec will keep your order as pending and it will take up Credit limit for 3 to 4 weeks.
Beginning September 3, 2014, we're making changes to the TD GO Card program.
•We're decreasing the reload limit. We're reducing the per-day reload amount from $1,000 to $500. Rest assured, your maximum card balance at any time will remain at $2,000.
•We're changing how you can fund your TD Go Card. Account owners and friends and family members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit.
Dead - "members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit."
- Initial purchase fee: $4.95 + $1 load fee.
- Max load per day: $500
- Max load per 7 days: $2,000
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $3,000
- Max per ATM withdraw: $60/week. (No fee at TD Bank.)
- Max balance: $2,000
- Max transactions: no limit
- Max load per funding CC (across multiple teens): only via TD CC $6,000 per 30 days
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
States not supported.
AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FM, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PW, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for TD Bank loads.
Citi with some cards including the Exec will keep your order as pending and it will take up Credit limit for 3 to 4 weeks.
Beginning September 3, 2014, we're making changes to the TD GO Card program.
•We're decreasing the reload limit. We're reducing the per-day reload amount from $1,000 to $500. Rest assured, your maximum card balance at any time will remain at $2,000.
•We're changing how you can fund your TD Go Card. Account owners and friends and family members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit.
Do not create too many accounts too fast. Some reports of account shutdown when same SSN used across multiple cards / accounts in a short period of time.
VISA Buxx
May 23, 2014, 1:45 pm
#2281
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL
Posts: 930
Why would there be false information in the wiki? $2,000 is the weekly limit. I do wish I was mistaken, though.
May 23, 2014, 1:49 pm
#2282
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 201
I'm not saying it's false, but merely commented on the fact that no where in TD Bank materials/web is this $2,000/week limit mentioned. (At least not that I've seen.)
May 23, 2014, 4:44 pm
#2283
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: united
Posts: 26
VISA Buxx
I just opened a TD account with myself as the parent and SO, myself as teens. how long should we wait to open an account in her name with same teens?
how much are people pushing through the cards? I have a plan worked out to be more than withdrawals and bb/serve loads. do people do $3k per card?
how much are people pushing through the cards? I have a plan worked out to be more than withdrawals and bb/serve loads. do people do $3k per card?
May 23, 2014, 5:14 pm
#2284
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 201
I just opened a TD account with myself as the parent and SO, myself as teens. how long should we wait to open an account in her name with same teens?
how much are people pushing through the cards? I have a plan worked out to be more than withdrawals and bb/serve loads. do people do $3k per card?
how much are people pushing through the cards? I have a plan worked out to be more than withdrawals and bb/serve loads. do people do $3k per card?
May 23, 2014, 5:39 pm
#2285
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: united
Posts: 26
VISA Buxx
regardless on how I burn 'em :-) anyone have insight on how long we should/need to wait if at all aka if its like an AU on a CC?
May 24, 2014, 4:44 am
#2287
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
VISA Buxx
The reason you would load Serve from the TD is that you can withdraw $500 from a free ATM with Serve. My TD only allows withdrawals of $60 at their own ATMs free.
The reason you would load BB from TD is to pay bills or withdraw money to your bank account.
The reason you would load BB from TD is to pay bills or withdraw money to your bank account.
May 24, 2014, 10:44 am
#2288
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CLT
Programs: AA, UA, BA, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,074
May 26, 2014, 8:08 pm
#2289
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 43
is there a way to still order the usb card
May 26, 2014, 8:13 pm
#2290
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
May 27, 2014, 7:59 am
#2292
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 198
Loaded TD w/ Citi AA Exec, posted as purchase, but the temp auth has stayed for two weeks. Not sure when it will go away
May 27, 2014, 8:44 am
#2293
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 215
If you could open one, you would save $7.50 if you initially used a USB branded card like Flexperks or their debit (not Carlson). The cost for USB branded cards is only $10 with no load fee, as opposed to $15 and $2.50 load. Then you would switch to the Visa or MC of your choice for later loads at a cost of $2.50 per load.
Last edited by rabatt; May 27, 2014 at 9:59 am
May 27, 2014, 10:38 am
#2294
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 415
Cool I'm using your post to reference for later since you summarized everything nicely about the US Bank card. Granted you only quoted other peoples work but you did circle and arrows it enough for it to be useful.
May 27, 2014, 11:06 am
#2295
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 57
TD BUXX Question
HI - First - Thanks everyone for all the great tips here - Regarding the TD Bux card - I have mine loaded with 2000. - When going to WM can I purchase 1 money order for the full $2000 or do I have to make multiple purchases of $500 like an ATM withdrawl? I'm a little confused since it is a Debit card and not a Credit..
Also I've read not to send the MO directly to Chase? SO do you just deposit in your own accounts first?
Thanks for the Advice..
Also I've read not to send the MO directly to Chase? SO do you just deposit in your own accounts first?
Thanks for the Advice..