NetSpend’s earns a 4.5-star rating from 1935 reviews, showing that the majority of prepaid card users are exceptionally satisfied with their financial services.
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I like Netspend
I personally really enjoy having netspend. I have had several times where my account has been hacked. Netspend has made it right every single time. I would not have known right away if it weren't for them flagging my account. They really do pay attention to what is right on my account and what is not. They have always reimbursed me when my account has been hacked. Just today I had a company charge me the same thing twice. That company stated they could only see the one transaction. They asked for my bank to be on the line to verify. I got Netspend on the line and they verified that there were 2 of the same transaction. Netspend declined the 2nd transaction and refunded my money back immediately. I love that you get paid before the actual pay date. I don't like the fee for the ATM, as the ATM's charge a fee and then Netspend charges a fee. I love how even transactions that are pending have already come out of the available balance immediately. I have overdrawn several banks for this alone. All in all, I've had Netspend for 5 years and I don't plan on leaving them anytime soon!
Freat
I've had a Netspend account and now an Ace Flare account for several years: my ssa and chase annuity are both direct deposited and come two to three days early! Never had a problem.
I think this is a great set up for the irresponsible
I think this is a great set up for the irresponsible, you do pay 9.95 a month to keep this card, but it a lot cheaper than banks overdraft fees. You put money on the card, and the card quits working when your out of money, no worry.
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Pros
- No credit check required
- Nationwide ATM network
- Customizable prepaid plans
- High-load limit options
- Feature-rich mobile app
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Cons
- High fees relative to competitors
- Limited reload locations
- No interest on deposits
- Potential account closure issues
A mad Client
I been banking with netspend all my life but someone hacked into my account so i call them and did a despite on my money that was unlawful took out of my account next thing the following week they closed my account dont know why and when I call them to ask the only thing they saying cause I did an dispute for fraud and it's my money I'm the victim but netspend will have you looking like the crook about your own funds I do not recommend anyone to them and they never gave me my money back of 2500. 00 cash that someone looking out of my money so I was scam both ways it's not fair to the clients!
It's great until the point of 30$ overdraft fee adding another 30 without any notification
It's great until the point of 30$ overdraft fee adding another 30 without any notification. Would be nice if I know what is going on as well the pending don't get delayed. And it happens twice. I'm starting to question myself on going on a different account.
Hello,
We'd like to talk with you about any concerns you may have. Please email us at social@netspend.com for further assistance regarding the Overdraft charge you are inquiring about.
Please provide as much information so that we may contact you directly to address this concern.
Thank you,
Customer Advocate at Netspend
Was charged *** inactivity fee for not using the card for a week and *** will not do anythjng about it
I received a Netspend gift card for a birthday present. My mom bought it for $2.95 and asked for the clerk to load it with $50. About a month later, I receive it in the mail and called the number to activate the card. Three phone calls later I get a service person on the phone and they take all of my information required to activate the card which took approximately 20 minutes. Then they informed me that the balance was down to zero because this card charges $5.95 per month inactivation fee when there is no activity on the card even before it's activated. In reviewing the outside packaging there is nothing that states this so that a consumer does not know this stipulation until after they purchase and open the packaging. To me this seems like something Netspend needs to let consumers know prior to buying. Thanks but no thanks to ever buying this card again.
Absolutely awful company. I bought this for a disabled friend and tried setting it up. I had all the information they needed and yet they wouldn't let me activate it. The manager *** up the phone on me in the middle of explaining things. I would absolutely not recommend this card for anyone. Worst prepaid card experience ever. If I could give a 0 I would have.
They allowed someone to take my money off my card in 10 transaction and blocked my card. About time I called them to unblock my card someone at NetSpend stole *** off my card . I had to stop all my cards from them and order a new one. Then they claim they did there investigation and saw no fraud and never gave me my money back.They said my claim was closed. I've been with them since 2013 and have never had this type of problem. I will never get a card from them ever again. All this happened on March 3, 2023.. minutes apart . And the crazy part about it I was at work..
Used this card for purchases over the course of two years, Card works exactly as described as a high fee debit card
Used this card for purchases over the course of two years, Card works exactly as described as a high fee debit card. Never had issues with card being declined because it was not accepted by a vendor. I think a lot of people have trouble using the card because they view it as a disposable gift card not a actual financial institution debit card.I give it 3 stars due to the high fees
My SIGNIFICANT OTHER and I both had NetSpend cards in HIS and MINE name
My SIGNIFICANT OTHER and I both had NetSpend cards in HIS and MINE name. He has since deceased. They now have put holds on both cards Wich we're in totally different social security numbers and names. Now I'm sapposed to prove my own carnacy by sending copies of my ID and social security number! Which is very inconvenient when it's my money in the first place. Never strust them again.
We're sorry to hear that. If you are needing assistance with your card, please email us at social@netspend.com.
Thank you,
Netspend
Criminals
I'm a working dad of 2 twin girls. And I can't for the life of me understand one thing NETSPEND does for a customer that is beneficial in any way, unless your INTO STEALING FROM YOUR CUSTOMERS THAN THIS WOULD WORK FIOR YOU Knew saying could be " NETSPEND.
WE KEEP THE POOR PEOPLE POOR "WITH A FEE EVERYTIME YOU USE YOUR CARD"... Another lesson that stings, and somewhere some net spend scumbag is getting rich and keeping people poor you should be in jail do not under and instance use this card they are the worst.
0 stars across the board. enjoy my last fee you scumbags.
Recommendation: RECOMADATION DO NOT USE THIS SCAM ANYMORE THEY STEAL YOUR MONNEYY
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NetSpend Complaints 806
Prepaid card customer service
I've had a NetSpend prepaid card, account ending 3490, since 201. I added my wife as a secondary account holder. My wife has her SSA benefits directly deposited, and has received them directly deposited to the same NetSpend account. Then out of the blue, my wife checking our online account noticed that her card was just eliminated, deleted, erased; without...
Read full review of NetSpend and 1 commentUnlock my card
I sent my identity I formation like my Oklahoma State id and check stub and proof of address sent it email Gmail text and i was sent a text to my text message and went through the text and I took a front and back of my state gov id and on my end when I sent it it was good on my end but on NetSpend end they didn't get it but I was done with y'all info y'all send us to give y'all my information and I been going through this for the past 7days straight trying to get my card unlock so I can get access to my money that I work for my check goes into my account every week and I work for HCCCO construction company out of Tulsa Oklahoma building water treatment plant and I been with y'all for over 8 yrs and all suddenly I can't get my NetSpend card unlock I sent my information email and Gmail and I sent them to yalls documents @Netspend.com to and sent it to phone number and text messages to
Desired outcome: I want my NetSpend card unlocked My last four number on my card is 2983 my name is Thomas Harrington Muskogee Oklahoma 74401
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Blocked Card
I added money to one of their cards and cannot access it. They are telling there is fraudulent activity on but can't tell me what the activity is? They are requesting the copy of my identification they link they sent won't take a picture, now I have to email a copy of the info and what 4-6 business days for them to verify my information. I need my money; I have surgery scheduled and cannot pay for my services. I requested to speak with supervisor and was put on hold for 1 and no one has returned to the call. I was added back to the queue. Horrible product, I definitely would not recommend. They won't even provide info on how I can file a complaint.
Claimed loss: $500
Desired outcome: to release my funds
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Is NetSpend Legit?
NetSpend earns a trustworthiness rating of 51%
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Fees unauthorized opened new several accounts vs replace card - investigation needed
Netspend has charged overdraft fees - illegally... When card was stolen, they assigned a new account and routing number, vs replacing the card, enabling them to keep illegally charging overdraft fees 3 in one day! Also, during the stolen card, given virtual card - charges made that were disputed... They didnt give provisional credit, as stated, when I called back, they claimed I had 3 accounts open! All of which they are charging monthly fees for,.
They have hung up on me 3 x. Whom ever they off shore the customer service too, their english is very broken and unable to understand,
They owe me over 160... I just spoke with them again... They sent another card, not activated and told me I had this for 2 months an there are monthly fees. This is a racket and they are preditors.
Claimed loss: JUST GOT HUNG UP AGAIN- TODAY 6:02 PM - I EXPECT A CALL AND EMAIL FOR THIS INHUMAN BEHAVIOR - 240.398.4942
Desired outcome: CREDIT OVER DRAFTS CHARGES -RETURN OF CHARGES MADE ILLEGAL - MERCHANTS !!!!1
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Locked out of my account
So all of a sudden I got locked out of my account after trying to transfer money to my PayPal. They say they can't let me back in my account because they can't verify my address even though I've sent them eight documents with my address on it.. I even sent them a copy of my lease agreement for my apartment which obviously has my address and my name on it. I...
Read full review of NetSpendDebit account
My account was hacked today. My entire paycheck from my employer is gone. How did you allow someone to change my phone number to a phone number that is not even from the State I live in? Netspend states the following: "Netspend uses modern technology and tools to protect customers' money from scams. One of the primary ways Netspend protects its customer...
Read full review of NetSpendProvision credit
NetSpend told me they would offer a 100 dollar provisions reimbursement to my account. Today I checked m my balance and it was only 31.00. wow so you allow my money to be taken and in return give me 30 bucks out of 100?! This is Robin Peter to pay Paul.
Plus they sent me multiple cards for what? I'm going to close my account and refer this to the legal team for further review
Claimed loss: 100.02
Desired outcome: Provide me the rest of the provider credits totals 70 or release the hold off the account so my money goes back
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Netspend Reloadable Card
I purchased a reloadable card for my daughter and she put $100 on it got home to activate it for her and was told I couldn't activate it because I was -$189 and I've never even used netspend before. They refuse to give me a refund. They keep telling me my account is -189, I asked if my husband could activate the card in his name and they tell me no so they now canceled the card and I'm out of $100.
Desired outcome: Please refund d
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Checking account
On January 31, 2024 I called due to fraudulent charges from my checking account. I called immediately, same day, the fraudulent transactions showed up. At the time they were pending and I informed customer service they were not my charges and to stop the pending transactions, but the customer service representative said she would not put a stop on the...
Read full review of NetSpendNetSpend debit card
I had a deposit into my account last night total was 160.00. I've been waiting for this to come for two years. So I went to the ATM to withdrawal money, and it was declined. The next thing you know my account was closed. The rep.i spoke to told me they Do not know why it's closed. That there's no notations! They said we'll send you a check! Nope I will not...
Read full review of NetSpendNetspend all access
I had an account with Netspend all access and my wallet was stolen in Mexico. I paused my card and changed my address to a Chula Vista CA general delivery address on my account. I found out it is the wrong address, but Netspend closed my account because I couldn't verify my ID. They said they'd send the check to the address I wanted, which was an updated Chula Vista general delivery address, but they won't send it because I can't verify my address. This is because I have nothing with the address on file on it because I can't mail anything to myself there. I can't receive mail which means I can't verify it and they refuse to sendy check, send my money to another bank account, issue me another card, etc. they're just keeping my money
Claimed loss: 500
Desired outcome: Please refund
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Skyline debit card
Two days ago I got a message on my phone app, while trying to obtain my balance. I was unable to sign in and was asked to call [protected]. I called and the representatives were very unprofessional. I explained, and they said that there is a HOLD on my account, but they could not tell me what. They put me on hold three times than swiitched me over to...
Read full review of NetSpendUnauthorized credit card charges
On august 17,2023 there’s was a transaction that I didn’t authorized on Amazon for some kindle books for the amount of 139.18 and that same day got charged the amount but that same day I canceled the order and was told by Amazon I would get a refund for the whole amount to my netspend card I only got 10 transactions of 6.43 but I didn’t get the other half furthermore I filed a dispute for the amount and I got word last months that my dispute was denied and that Amazon had refunded me the money but I only got half furthermore netspend gave me a provisional amount for 139.18 later at the end of November they deducted 139.18 I’m not satisfied with the conclusion.
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Closed my account and no longer can use net spend
I had my card activated last wwe eek and everything was fine and today I called them because I couldn't get in to my account online and when I called them it took me straight to a rep and they tell me that they closed my account and wouldn't give me a reason why they did it and I can no longer use net spend and they are sending me a $6 check when I had about $200 in it and they want to acres me over and they have been screwing my wife over for the past 4 years and now me my wife has been with me tsp end for almost 25 years now and they wouldn't let her talk to them on the phone when I gave her permission to do it and the rep heard me giving her permission then the supervisor was nice about it and then she said I can't never use net spend anymore so for that I say [censored] NETSPEND¡!
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My funds and account
Netspend blocked my account for no reason 2 weeks ago and I had to call customer service and find our why. The customer rep informed they reserve the right to tell u why my account is blocked. So I told em how do i open my account again and they said they will email me with instructions to open my account again and it takes 24 hours for me to receive the email. We'll low and behold the next day no email so I call again and they told me the story so I hung up now I'm taking legal action. There commuting theft
Claimed loss: $360
Desired outcome: Please refund
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This complaint hasn't been resolved yet. I know this because it simply has not been resolved. It will be resolved once they reactive my account please. Because you just cannot go through someone's account, close it without a valid reason (even stated as to NO NOTATION ON MY ACCOUNT AS TO WHY), and then make me wait an unknown amount of days for a refund check that I probably won't see the light off day.
Direct Deposit of Social Security Funds
I was a rep payee for my father who passed away on 8/19/23. His social security check was direct deposited into an account I set up for him and Netspend closed the account once notified about his death, and refusing to return the funds back to Social Security. Here it is almost December, and they have not returned the funds. Phone calls to them, I have been placed on hold. and hung up on. I spoke with a supervisor and was hung up on numerous times. I am getting an overpayment letter stating I have to pay the funds back or they will take money from my mothers' social security check to recoup the payment. My mother cannot afford to pay the money back because she is on a fixed income. The fact that a real financial institution would return the funds but Netspend is just holding onto the money says a lot about this shady company.
Claimed loss: $1,500
Desired outcome: I want the funds returned to Social Security or to me so that we can return the funds back to Social Security
I reached out to the email address provided, and I will most definitely keep this post updated with the outcome. The fact that I have to go through all of this to get Netspend to return the funds is mind blowing to me. Your money is not safe with this company and to get someone to assist you in customer service is nearly impossible without being disconnected intentionally. I have recorded all the conversations with everyone I have spoken with and will use them as needed. Tjis company is such a joke.
Banking
11/18-11/19-11/20-11/21 Net spend allowed a scammer to change my password, more of my information. I was told by the automated system that none of my log in information was correct nor my address. When I noticed something was wrong with account I contacted customer service immediately. Since I've been told, my account is blocked. I filled a dispute, bit I...
Read full review of NetSpend and 1 commentRefund
I wrote to netsoend dispute regaurfing my refund per fdic funds are insured and netsoevd said to write fot credit and it ciykd be given they refuse ri stick by the rules yhe customer representing are Ryde refuse ti let me speak to a supervisor and it sounding a hardship this is nir OK please call Mr [protected] I wrote and they nit following rules and cgarfung fees that are nit supppiar ri hr
Desired outcome: My funds and respect from the representative
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Netspend Debit card dispute
Dispute team is a joke, I've been locked out of my account now for two weeks and haven't had a dollar, they just keep telling me to wait until Nov 20 at the earliest, I don't have until Nov 20th, if I don't get my money back and pay my fines I will be going to jail it is that simple, these guys have no care in the world about what people are going through.
Claimed loss: $3000
Desired outcome: $3000 +1500 for hardship
I was told I would hear from you guys by 11/20/23 at the absolute latest! Well it's 11/20/23 and I still haven't heard anything, so I called you guys this morning and was told it is still under investigation! How long does it take to investigate! I need my money now!
Can't upload anything because I can't access my account to get the information! This the worst!
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Fraud
Received a netspend card to my address with bogus name: Skylar Crooks. Called # on card to report fraud & turns out they’re the fraudsters. Offshore Customer Support claims this is just a marketing flyer & I should throw it away. Funny how “marketing flyer” included all documents for rates fees, legal process, jury trial waiver, etc….As soon as I mentioned reporting this as fraud he hung up.
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About NetSpend
One of the things that sets Netspend apart from other financial institutions is its focus on serving the underbanked and unbanked populations. Many of the company's customers either do not have a traditional bank account, or they prefer the convenience and flexibility of using a prepaid debit card instead.
Netspend offers a number of different prepaid debit card options to suit a variety of needs. For example, customers can choose a card with no activation fee and no monthly fee, or they can opt for a card with added features like overdraft protection and rewards points. Some cards also come with the ability to receive direct deposits, which can be a convenient way to receive payments from employers or government agencies.
In addition to its prepaid debit card services, Netspend also offers a mobile app that allows customers to manage their accounts on-the-go. The app makes it easy to check balances, transfer money, and deposit checks using a smartphone camera.
Overall, Netspend is a reliable and trustworthy financial services provider that offers solutions for those who may not have access to traditional banking services. With its wide range of prepaid debit card options and convenient mobile app, Netspend is a great choice for anyone looking for a flexible and convenient way to manage their money.
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