How It Works

NETSPEND IS THE EASIER, SMARTER WAY TO PAY

The NetSpend Prepaid Debit Card is a smarter way to manage your money and it's safer than carrying cash.

Getting Started

Open a NetSpend Card Account

It's simple. Just provide us with your name and address. We'll send you a new card personalized with your name on it.

Look for a white envelope from NetSpend to arrive by mail within 7-10 business days of your request. The personalized card must be activated before you can use it.

It takes less than a minute. Order yours today!1

Open A New Account

Activate Your Card

Once your new personalized card arrives in the mail, you must activate it before you can use it. Card activation is easy and fast:

• Activation takes just a minute or two
• Choose the purchase fee plan that's best for you
• Create an online account for managing your money
• Sign up for free Anytime AlertsTM text messages

Activate Your Card or call 1-86-NETSPEND (1-866-387-7363) Add Money It's easy to add money: Set up free Direct Deposit of your paycheck or government benefits check Visit any of the more than 100,000 NetSpend Reload Network Locations throughout the U.S. to add cash or checks (fee may apply) Transfer money using PayPal®, a checking or savings account, or another NetSpend card account.