What the Critics Are Saying...
- Jami Farkas, GOBankingRatesA checking account is the best option for most people who need to pay everyday expenses and bills. Still, the Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Card provides much of the same functionality, making it a good checking account alternative. To avoid excessive fees, applicants should carefully read the...
- Ben Walker, FinanceBuzzAmex Bluebird offers money management solutions to help with your finances on an everyday basis. There are no monthly fees, no overdraft fees, and you’re free to use your Bluebird card just about anywhere American Express credit cards are accepted.
- Rebecca Lake, MyBankTrackerBluebird by American Express and Walmart is a must-have if you’re looking for a debit card that functions like a checking account without all the added fees. Compared to other prepaid cards on the market, this one is hands-down one of the best deals around based on the cost. If we had to point out a...
- Grant Sabatier, Bank BonusWith Bluebird by American Express, there’s plenty to like. You’ll rarely need to worry about fees, and the card mirrors most of the features of major checking accounts. Plus, you’ll get access to tempting Amex offers without having to pay credit card fees.
- Christina Majaski, MagnifyMoneyThe Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Account has no monthly fee and, because it’s an American Express® debit card, comes with many of the benefits and features you might see with their credit cards. Bluebird® is one of few free prepaid debit cards. It also provides several options for addin...
Details
| Overview | |
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| Card Price | $5.00 |
| Activation Fee | $0.00 |
| Card Maintenance Fee | $0.00 |
| Minimum Load Amount | $1.00 |
| Maximum Load Amount | $100,000.00 |
| Max Balance | $100,000.00 |
| Transaction Fees | |
| Add Money | |
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Direct Deposit
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$0.00 |
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Cash Loads
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$0.00 Up to $3.95 at other participating retailers. Fee varies by retailer. |
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Card to card transfer
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$0.00 |
| Spend Money | |
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Purchase Fee
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$0.00 |
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Bill Payment
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$0.00 |
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Foreign Transaction Fee
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$0.00 |
| Get Cash | |
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ATM withdrawal fee (Domestic) - In Network
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$0.00 |
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ATM withdrawal fee (Domestic) - Out of Network
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$2.50 You may also be charged a fee by the ATM operator |
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ATM withdrawal fee (International)
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$2.50 You may also be charged a fee by the ATM operator |
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Over-the-counter cash withdrawal (Domestic)
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$9.00 Depends on the withdrawal amount:
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Over-the-counter cash withdrawal (International)
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Unknown |
| Other | |
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Balance Inquiry (at ATM)
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$0.00 Not Available |
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Inactivity
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$0.00 |
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Card replacement
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$0.00 |
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Card Replacement and Express Delivery Fee
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$20.00 |
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Monthly Paper Statements
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$0.00 Not Available |
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Custom Card Fee OR Customization
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$0.00 Not Available |
| Promotions | |
| Sign up bonus | - |
| Rewards | - |
| Features & Benefits | |
| Additional Card Holders | Yes |
| Funds Don't Expire | Yes |
| Supported Currencies | USD |
| Zero Liability | Yes |
| Fraud Protection | Yes |
| Custom Design | No |
| Wireless Payments | Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay |
| Virtual Cards | No |
| Additional Benefits |
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| Eligibility | |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Temporary Residents | Yes |
| More | |
| Additional comments | - |
| Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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