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I parched a prepaid visa card when I only had it for only 2-3 days and only used it 2-3 times when I discovered that had a freeze on it. Upon calling the company about this they told me that I had to freeze my drivers license and social security card then the lift would be taken off with in 24-48 hours after about 48 hours I tried my card only to discovered that the freeze was still there. I called back and they tell me that they now need proof of my address. So I fax them proof of my address not once not twice but about 8 times they kept telling me that they never received it. When they did received it they tell me that the print out of my address from the library is not good enough. So I faxed then s copy of my phone bill not once not twice but at least 5 times. After going though this for 2 1/2 weeks they finally told me that they received me fax on thursday oct 19.2006 and thaw freeze would be lifted by tomorrow [friday] on friday morning I called and I was informed that the freeze was off. Upon trying my card I discovered that the lift was still on. This company has caused me nothing but embarrassment and severe inconvenience when I had asked then on one of many many phone call I had asked then to either fix third or refund my money back they refused to do either one.

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Pamela

Feb 19, 2013 1:57 pm EST
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davidbrian spunaugle
, US
Mar 16, 2024 6:36 pm EDT
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The issue with your Netspend Visa ending in 7804 has been resolved. Please go online to view your balance along with all of the features you have available.I need a new card with that number on it please

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Dan boggs
, US
Feb 26, 2024 10:14 pm EST
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i purchased a netspend card before leaving on vacation at walmart. which i loaded with $100.00 for emergency funds. now i find out that they charged $5.95 a month fees for not using the card. i simply thought that i was purchasing a prepaid visa card, So they just stole my money. Very deceptive

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Terry Billups
, US
Nov 04, 2023 3:48 am EDT
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I've been waiting since March to get my 403 .00 that's was token offmy card without my knowledge and I want it back I've been fighting this for months and still no results or response not right at all s tboogy

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jesus 1
Marion, US
Nov 04, 2023 1:49 pm EDT

these people took $1.95 an$14.99 out of my account an i didn't authorized this.an i have never heard of them. ADTRNO.COM PRO VALUE. HTTPSADTRANQU DE US

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Justen206
Seattle, US
Sep 23, 2023 3:55 am EDT

I purchased 200 netspend card 10 mins ago at 7-11 tired to activate it and he saying he has to mail me a check cuz of my ssn I’ve never had a netspend account there hold my money hostage now he has me on hold for 30 mins trying to get my money you shouldn’t sell your cards if u can’t honor the people who buy them

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Scott A. Pike
San Francisco, US
Aug 20, 2023 4:25 pm EDT
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I have the pathward savings account and Im satisfied with it I ordered a new card to get Pathward checking and register it to a checking account because I need the checking service? satisfied card 1890 and new card 4822 that I have not used yet. how do I get the checking because I want one card for savings and one card for checking. Scott Pike

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Gabriel Jacques
, US
Aug 13, 2023 2:57 am EDT
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I have reported that the few payments which I didn't made. Also, I have spoken to the customer service about the issues and also my banking online account was stolen and changed everything by the hacker. The banking online app was on my phone and hacker broken in my phone. The problem is I couldn't login and still struck.

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Yakiesha Kuyateh
, US
Jul 22, 2023 11:00 am EDT
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I'm having problems activating my cards, with u guys everytime, and I need more assistance, if not, I'm going to the higher source then u guys

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atishaiwantmycash
milwaukee wi, US
Jul 23, 2023 2:37 am EDT

a decoy card was used to take out cash from a atm .i filed a dispute and they found no era,on may 29 2023 in the amount of 1,412.18

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ASia9999
baltimore, US
May 29, 2023 10:21 am EDT

Net spend notice somebody spending money on account and did lock my card so the person took all my money, and I haven't gotten my money back yet. i needed that money for my children but net spend doesnt care! i gonna to file a lawsuit with them because I AM SICK AND TIRED!

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Terry Billups
, US
May 28, 2023 3:03 pm EDT
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It's unbelievable that no one is helping me getting my money back that was taken and my card was scammed for unauthorized withdrawal without my consent while I was away on vacation with family I want results this is very bad business this card is doing to hardworking people like myself and others damn shame not good

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Amy277
West falls, US
May 09, 2023 12:56 am EDT
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SSA and NYS have been depositing my checks using the same aba and account number since 2017. All of the sudden my numbers changed and my payment is missing. Their arrogant cs reps are of no help , us address are false offices to soley have an address . They are holding my money and I’m sure others

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Marie Grignon
, US
Apr 24, 2023 6:20 am EDT
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I accidentally had my job deposit my check in an account in which I don't have the card to it although I have a Netspend card I have been using and the agent om 04/14/23 was disrespectful and kept interrupting me. All I wanted is access to my paycheck and I was told it would be another 6 days before they would send it back to my employer.

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Mark Twigg
, US
Apr 02, 2023 8:40 pm EDT
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Excessive overdraft fees overdraft protection taken without warning do not use this service they take advantage of those on SSI/sdi with no regard for individuals

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Ann Bet
, US
Apr 02, 2023 11:06 am EDT

Please get another bank some where's else get it in money grams.This company is shady

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Tanianicole
Hendersonville, US
Apr 03, 2023 2:56 am EDT

I loaded 200 on my netspend card purchased from Walgreens and it was used to pay a rent bill now the person that I pay rent too can’t get the card to work this was march 2023

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mrs.yates
memphis, US
Apr 02, 2023 9:11 pm EDT

I send the information over to legal for the refund for husband account who is deceased on jan 20,2023 i faxed and email the information i have called several times and haven't got a answer yet about my refund so can you please help me. Thank you. I have documents that i send the legal dept

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Amanda Mayfield
, US
Mar 12, 2023 3:17 am EDT

I went to use my card and they would not work and I called he was transfering me hung up than repeated calls on hold 25 min and it dissconnects 3 times it has done that nobody answers i am traveling international and no money nothing happened to account no fraudulant activity but nobody will pick up

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Davelle Harkins
, US
Feb 01, 2023 10:53 am EST

I filed my taxes through NetSpend and never recieved it.and I got it's paper.and I got proof irs didn't take the whole 3000$.and when I called they said they didn't received it but I had got notifications said it popped up on my account

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Shellc24
Griffin, US
Feb 01, 2023 11:22 pm EST
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I purchased a NetSpend card at dollar general a few weeks ago can't activate the card and customer service will not provide me with a refund. The same customer service representative answers the phone every single time is there anyone else that can help me with this situation. The customer service is horrible with NetSpend

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Theresa Washington
San Antonio, US
Feb 01, 2023 4:11 am EST
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My card was blocked because they said they could now anyone who answers the phone puts me on hold and never comes back I have asked two day to close the account anyone wh answers try’s to find a pro they created and never msail my money

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Anns Florida
, US
Jan 22, 2023 3:38 am EST

These cards are horrendous. We had to pay cash so no recourse. It took months to activate and once it was there was no longer a balance because they charge $5 a month for inactivity, so our $75 amongst three cards is gone. Please don't ever buy these.

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krystal lovas
, US
Jan 14, 2023 12:40 pm EST

My card keeps getting declined when making a purchase online. There is plenty of money and it should not be declined. I called Netspend and the automated service said to attempt making the purchase through a live agent, but it still did not work. I want to make my purchase, it is important and needs to happen ASAP

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Victoria heverling
lakeland, US
Dec 31, 2022 11:54 pm EST

they blocked my account and wont give me a refund

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Angryirishwoman2@gmail.com
Freeport ILL, US
Dec 29, 2022 10:40 am EST

you have the worse bank anywhere i'm reading all complaints you are te biggest EMBARRESSMENT IN OUR COUNTRY AND TELEMARKETERS WHO KEEP YOU HANGIG FOR HOURS AND NEVER GET HELP

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Kimberly Washington
, US
Dec 25, 2022 7:25 pm EST

Having problems with customer service been with company over 7years need help or change company.still waiting for regular NetSpend card to get money on account .

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Kirk Alan Edwards
, US
Dec 19, 2022 8:02 pm EST

My money is missing and no one has helped me.

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michae1990
Lubbock, US
Dec 04, 2022 5:47 am EST
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i checked the mail box and seen netspend sent my 13 year old daughter a bank card and she under age.

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patience VanGundy
, US
Nov 14, 2022 8:25 am EST

They cancelled my account with know notice and there was money in account and im still waiting on check from them call customer care get know with them

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Tana stansel -graham
, US
Nov 12, 2022 7:57 pm EST
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Someone needs to contact me imeditaly [protected]

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Gizzy Mo
, US
Nov 06, 2022 1:10 am EDT

Had a charge of 31.00 on my personal checking account from "ACHTXN Netspend INTERNET PAYMENT". Tried to call the number listed for NetSpend, guess they dont have humans working. Had to dispute through my bank! BEWARE

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Deborah Ray
Euereka, US
Nov 01, 2022 11:55 am EDT

I have been unsuccessful at talking to a real person.

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Blondell Broughton
, US
Oct 29, 2022 11:46 pm EDT

Old address and phone number associated with my account is 1751 dogwood road apartment 2 - 1 Charleston s. c. 29414 [protected], new address is 203 commencement blvd. Ladson, s.c. 29456 I called several times for a replacement card ending in 1578 , but kept being redirect from where I started from

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tiffany pledge
, US
Sep 25, 2022 12:03 pm EDT

Sept 19,2022 I noticed my balance was down, I contacted customer service with various different workers, supervisor and even skylight (I was transferred there more then 3 times). Let alone I was on the phone on hold for more then 2hours. NETSPEND recovery transfer account to account to pay off a negative balance without my permission or knowledge.

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dianelucero
west valley city, US
Sep 10, 2022 1:15 pm EDT

net spend keeps sending me cards that are get paid sooner card

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Nicolemmmm
Red Boiling Springs, US
Sep 03, 2022 6:52 pm EDT

Netspend shouldnt put the card holders last 4 numbers anywhere else in there letters but only on the card it self. website say M - F but the Netspend number is T-T its different

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Gretchel
houma, US
Aug 30, 2022 11:16 am EDT

I received gift card from my father-in-law and told me that it has $100 balance BUT when I activated the card asking too much information, the customer service told me that the card has $75. balance then after few months without using it, I checked the balance again and it became $65?! Never used the card but the balance keep going down!

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Lannette Dunn
, US
Aug 06, 2022 6:00 am EDT

somone used my card on a gamblng site and used over $500.0

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Jpr0084
, US
May 05, 2020 8:36 am EDT
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I just spoke to customer service around 5 they said everything was fine I go to the store I get declined account locked. I can't get into my online account to contact anybody it keeps saying account locked contact customer service I call the number and their closed

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Iesha Booker
, US
Apr 25, 2020 3:40 pm EDT

I am locked out of my online account for no reason I have tried everything and I have called serveral times these past days to try to get help and cant get to noone I have money in my account and cant even access it I need help asap I need this resolve.