AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard Review

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The AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard is designed for consumers who want the convenience of paying with plastic but don’t want (or don’t qualify) for a regular credit card. Prepaid cards only allow you to spend money already in your account. So you can avoid interest payments, bounced checks, or overdraft fees.

AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard does not require a credit check, so approval is guaranteed. However, it will not help you build credit and some online merchants don't accept prepaid cards.

The Good	The Bad
Free in-network ATM withdrawal A monthly fee of $0, which is lower than average for prepaid cards There is no fee for loading your card Doesn't charge a fee for closing your account Easy approval. No minimum balance required.	Charges a $1 PIN purchase transaction fee Charges a $1 signature purchase transaction fee Low online ratings for customer service.

Who issues AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard?

AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Green Dot Bank, which is based in Pasadena, CA and was founded in 1999.

What fees does AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard charge?

AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard does not charge a monthly service fee. There is a signature transaction fee of $1 every time a merchant requires signature-based authentification. Purchases that require entering a pin to validate also come with a $1 fee.

What is the Maximum Balance for AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard?

The maximum balance you can have on AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard is $10,000. If you are often close to the maximum balance, it may be time to put your money to work and deposit it in an account that yields interest, such as a savings account, a CD, or a money market account.

How to apply for AccountNow Prepaid Mastercard

• Visit the Green Dot Bank website.
• Fill in the application form. Some prepaid cards require you to provide some personal information, such as your full name, address, date of birth, email, and SSN.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.