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If you are using check cashing to handle your finances because you don't a bank account, AccountNow can help you save money. You can be saving more than $300 a year by using an AccountNow prepaid card instead of check cashing services. That's more than $25 each month!

Monthly Items No Bank
Account		 AccountNow
Service		 You Save
Cashing Your Paycheck
Check cashing fees / Direct Deposit		 $6.00 $0.00 $33.75
Paying Your Bills
Money Orders & postage w/ Bill Pay		 $8.89 $0.00 $8.89
Monthly Fee $0.00 $9.95 ($9.95)
ATM Fees
Based on 3 withdrawals		 No Access $7.50 ($7.50)
Monthly $42.64 $17.45 $25.19
Annual Savings  $300


Compare AccountNow to other Prepaid Cards

AccountNow provides the best value for your dollar. Choosing the AccountNow card over the other prepaid cards can save you up to $19.50 a month. That's more than $200 a year!

Click any of the prepaid card providers below to get a detailed
side-by-side comparison of card costs, features, and benefits

Prepaid Cards Average Monthly
Card Usage Cost1		 Annual Savings
w/ AccountNow
AccountNow Prepaid Card $7.50 -BEST VALUE-
BuyRIGHT $34.95 $329.40
RushCard $14.50 $84.40
Vision Premier $11.00 $48.60
Netspend $10.00 $30.00
Western Union $8.96 $17.52
Walmart $8.64 $13.68
Save up to $329 a year




6 Reasons to get an AccountNow Prepaid Account

  1. We're Inexpensive.
    Instead of paying an average 2.25% to cash your paycheck, deposit your payroll or benefits check to your prepaid account for free with direct deposit. You can also save money when you pay your bills with your AccountNow prepaid account. Avoid money order and postage fees to pay your bills by using our free online bill pay feature.

  2. We're Fast.
    With an AccountNow prepaid account, you have access to your money at all times. Get your banking done from the comfort of your home, work, or anywhere you have online access. With direct deposit and online bill pay, you can avoid unnecessary trips to the check cashing center and long lines to the bank.

  3. We're Convenient.
    You can use your AccountNow prepaid card to shop online, pay bills, and purchase goods or services anywhere Debit Visa or MasterCard is accepted. Plus, you can withdraw cash from your prepaid account at over one million ATMs worldwide with the AccountNow prepaid card. Never get stuck at the register searching around for enough change to pay for a purchase again.

  4. We're Safer.
    It is safer to keep your money on one of our prepaid cards than carrying it around in cash. Unlike cash, your AccountNow prepaid card is protected against unauthorized purchases with Visa's Zero Liability or the MasterCard Zero Liability** coverage. Plus, all AccountNow prepaid accounts are FDIC insured by the federal government to guarantee the security of your money.

  5. We Help You Get Credit.
    Build your credit history with AccountNow. Demonstrate your credit worthiness by paying your bills on time with our free online bill pay and we will report your payment history to PRBC®, a national credit reporting agency. You can also build your credit history when you borrow money using our iAdvance Line of Credit. Your timely payments will be reported to the major credit bureaus.

  6. We're Friendly.
    We have a team of friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives ready to resolve any questions or concerns you may have regarding your AccountNow prepaid account. Our customer service reps receive an average 8.5 out of 10 rating on “friendliness”, “resolving your issue on the first call” and “satisfaction”.

1Average monthly card usage cost based on the following: 8 PIN transactions, 7 signature transactions 3 cash withdrawals, 4 online bill payments (2 electronic/ 2 mail), 2 bank-to-card transfers.



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AccountNow Prepaid Visa Card is issued by MetaBankTM pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. AccountNow Prepaid MasterCard Card is issued by MetaBank pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. Funds are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. If you sign up for Credit Builder, your bill pay transactions will be reported to PRBC®.

†iAdvance is an open-end line of credit offered by MetaBank, a federally chartered savings association, located in Sioux Falls S.D. Consult the iAdvance FAQs for further details. Cardholders must complete a separate application for iAdvance Line of Credit. Certain fees and eligibility requirements apply.

*The USA PATRIOT Act is a Federal law that requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. You will be asked to provide your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documentation as proof of identification. Guaranteed Approval is contingent upon successfully passing this mandatory identification confirmation. Cardholders must complete a separate application for iAdvance Line of Credit. Certain fees and eligibility requirements apply.

**Conditions and exceptions apply. Visa’s Zero Liability policy covers U.S.–issued cards only and does not apply to ATM transactions, PIN transactions not processed by Visa, or certain commercial card transactions. Cardholder must notify issuer promptly of any unauthorized use. Consult issuer for additional details or visit www.visa.com/security.

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