How to put money on a debit card without going to the bank

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Green Dot® cards are issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. And by Mastercard International Inc. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

GO2bank™ cards issued by GO2bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. And by Mastercard International Inc.

Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits.

All third-party names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. These owners are not affiliated with Green Dot Corporation and have not sponsored or endorsed Green Dot Bank products or services. Neither Green Dot Corporation, Visa U.S.A. nor any of their respective affiliates are responsible for the products or services provided by Ingo® Money and Plaid, Inc. Partner terms and conditions apply.

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Can I put money on my card without going to the bank?

If you don't have a bank account, you have a few options for this: You can either add money to the card at a store or bank, buy a "reload pack" to add a certain amount to your card, or get funds directly deposited from an employer.

Can I put money on my card at an ATM?

If you're wondering if you can deposit cash at an ATM, the answer is yes, you can, but not all ATMs accept cash. The details, including fees, vary depending on your bank, and if you use a bank that operates only online, you may not be able to deposit any cash at all.

How can I put money without a bank account?

Online payment services PayPal, Venmo, Western Union, and Cash App are some of the most popular payment services that do not require you to own a bank account to receive money. If you use a payment app like PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App, your recipient may sign up for the app and link a prepaid debit card.