How do I set up a bluebird account?

Can I get a bluebird card online?

We’ve made it easy to start using your Bluebird Bank Account right away! Upon successful registration and email verification, a virtual temporary card will be made available for online purchases while you wait for your personalized Bluebird debit card to arrive in the mail.

How do I access my Bluebird account?

Log in to your Account online or through the Bluebird Mobile App* and select your Main Account. Text “BAL” to BBIRD (22473) for your Available Balance if you are enrolled in text alert notifications.

Can you use Bluebird as a checking account?

The Bluebird card, offered by American Express, is an FDIC-insured prepaid debit card with virtually no fees. It functions almost like a checking account, making it a useful substitute for consumers who don’t have a bank account.

What bank does Bluebird prepaid card use?

MetaBank®, N.A.

How much does a bluebird card cost?

Bluebird® Bank Account is a demand deposit account established by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC.

Does Bluebird report to IRS?

American Express Serve vs. Bluebird
Bluebird by American Express American Express Serve®
Monthly Fee (No fee in TX, NY, VT) $0 $1 – or – $0 when you Direct Deposit $500+x
Cash Reloads $0 (cash reloads only available at Walmart) Up to $3.95 (fee varies by retailer)
Direct Deposit $0 $0
Mobile Check Deposit $0 $0
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May 10, 2021

Where can I get cash off my bluebird card?

Only the IRS will have the updated information on the status of your tax refund. Bluebird will notify you once your refund has been received and is ready for you to access.

Can someone transfer money to my Bluebird account?

You can withdraw money from your Bluebird card at the ATM. You can withdraw cash at any ATM in the United States that accepts American Express cards. However, transactions at non-MoneyPass ATMs have a $2.5 American Express fee. You may also be charged ATM operator fees.

Can I withdraw money from Bluebird at Walmart?

You can send money to anyone with the same type of Bluebird Account you have. For example, if you have the Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Account, you can send money to other Bluebird Prepaid Debit Account accountholders, but not to Bluebird Bank Account accountholders.

How much can I have in my Bluebird account?

Cash Pickup Powered by Ria allows you to withdraw cash from your Bluebird Account for pickup at any Walmart store located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

How do I put money on my bluebird card?

Per the FAQ and terms of Bluebird, you can still load up to $1,000 a day and $5,000 a month using cash or Vanilla Reloads.

Why can’t I register my bluebird card?

Consumers can sign up for free on Bluebird.com, or choose to buy a $5 account set up kit at a local Walmart for immediate use (with limited functionality). The set up kit includes a starter card, which can be funded with cash or a debit card at the register with any dollar amount between $1 and $500.

Does Bluebird work with cash App?

If you can’t activate your Bluebird card, you should first make sure you have verified your email address during online registration. If your email address is verified and you are still unable to activate your card, you should contact Bluebird at (877) 486-5990.

Is Bluebird a prepaid bank?

You can’t use a prepaid card on Cash App — here’s how to use a bank account or accepted card instead. You currently can’t use a prepaid card on Cash App to add funds to your account. Cash App accepts linked bank accounts and credit or debit cards backed by Visa, American Express, Discover, or MasterCard.

Does Bluebird require a Social Security number?

The Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Account is a reloadable prepaid debit account that can be used virtually anywhere American Express® Cards are accepted. The Bluebird® Bank Account is a fee-friendly bank account with a widely accepted Visa® debit card.

Where can I load my bluebird card for free?

The Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Account will accept an ITIN in lieu of a Social Security number. This is a great prepaid card that won’t drain your account with fees, unlike many prepaid card accounts on the market today.

Is Bluebird legit?

Walmart

Is Bluebird card free?

Adding cash at Walmart is free and the money you tender at the register will be available in your Bluebird Account immediately. If you cash a check at your local Walmart, you can ask for the money to be immediately added into your Bluebird Account.

What’s the difference between blue jays and bluebirds?

The answer is, Bluebird is 100% legit. It is not a bank but it is governed by American Express. It functions almost like a bank checking account. And we also want to say it is a family-friendly money management tool.