Green Dot is a convenient option for anyone looking to bank through the web—it offers a card that lets you do what you usually do with a traditional bank account, and even more.
Every Green Dot user is entitled to at least one card, and if you're looking to add another card to your Green Dot account, there are certain things you'll need to understand, just so you'll be using the service conveniently.
In this guide, I'll explain all that you need to know about adding another card to your Green Dot account.
Can I Add Another Card to My Green Dot Account?
Yes, you can have more than one Green Dot card, even though it won't be directly linked to the same Green Dot account.
In fact, according to Green Dot, you can have more than one Green Dot debit card, but each will need to have a unique username and password that will be used to access the Green Dot app or website.
This means that every Green Dot card you have will have its own credentials that will be used to bank through the Green Dot card, even if you own all of them.
How to Get a Green Dot Card
You can easily get a Green Dot card at thousands of retailers and financial service centers that have partnered with Green Dot to make the card available nationwide.
Some popular retailers that will let you get a Green Dot card include:
- 7-Eleven
- CVS Pharmacy
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Kroger
- Safeway
- Walgreens
- Walmart
You can use Green Dot's retailer locator to find the nearest retailers near you.
If in case you'll prefer getting the card from a financial service center, you can also use their financial service center locator.
How to Activate a Green Dot Card
When you first get your Green Dot card, especially from a retailer, it will come as a temporary card that will require activation.
You can activate your temporary Green Dot card by simply opening the Green Dot app and tapping "Activate card". If you'd like to do the activation through the web, you can do so by going to GreenDot.com/activate and following the prompts.
You'll be required to provide some information about yourself just so they'll be able to activate your card and let you create a PIN.
How to Use a Green Dot Card
Using a Green Dot debit card is similar to using any other debit card. As a result, the card can be used in the same way. You can use your card in the following ways.
1. Buy Goods and Services
You may use a Green Dot card to buy goods and services both online and in physical stores. When you enter the security code, card number, and expiry date in the field supplied by the merchant, the temporary Green Dot card will allow you pay for products and services.
It is more convenient to use a prepaid debit card because you do not have to withdraw cash. You also do not need to keep big sums of money on hand for your account.
2. Send Money to Others
With just a few clicks on your device, you can send money to other Green Dot account members. To send money, all you need is the recipient's phone number.
The phone number is crucial since it might be used by others to transmit money to you. As a result, you must validate your phone number so that Green Dot can be certain that it will receive money.
3. Transfer Money to a Bank Account
You can transfer money from a Green Dot card to a bank account. Because Green Dot allows you to send money to other banks using the ACH transfer method, you must understand how ACH transfers work.
4. Withdraw Money at an ATM Point
You can use your Green Dot Card to withdraw money from an ATM. You simply need to know your card's PIN, which you'll enter once you've inserted it into the ATM.
How Do I Add Money to My Green Dot Account?
You can fund your Green Dot bank account in a variety of ways, including:
- Cash deposit at retailers.
- Ban transfer through your routing and account numbers.
- MoneyPak.
- Check cashing.
Final Thoughts on How to Add Another Card to Green Dot Account
If you are looking to add another card to your Green Dot account, you'll need to make sure that you are getting a card issued by Green Dot, and also keep in mind that you won't be adding that card directly to your already existing Green Dot account since this card will come with its own unique credentials that will be used to login seperately into the Green Dot app or website.
