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If you use check cashers to handle your finances because you don't have a bank account, AccountNow can help you save money. You can save more than $500 a year by using an AccountNow prepaid card instead of check cashing services. That's more than $40 each month!

Monthly Items No Bank
Account		 AccountNow
Gold Card		 You Save
Cashing Your Paycheck
Check cashing fees / Direct Deposit		 $21.00 $0.00 $21.00
Paying Your Bills
Checks/BillPayments/MoneyOrders		 $38.97 $0.00 $38.97
Monthly Fee $0.00 $9.95 ($9.95)
ATM Fees
Based on 3 withdrawals		 No Access $7.50 ($7.50)
Monthly $59.97 $17.45 $42.52
* Data Source: Reloadable Prepaid Card Analysis, by Bretton Woods, Inc., March 2011. Calculations based on Western Union and Ace Cash Express fees. Cheaper alternatives may be available. For instance, the USPS charges $1.10 each for Money Orders in the amount of $500 or less as of June 2011.
Annual Savings  $510




5 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 online banking done from the comfort of your home, work, or anywhere with internet 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 Visa debit cards or Debit 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 your money and protect you from the risk of identity theft.

  5. 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 Gold Visa Prepaid Cards are issued by The Bancorp Bank and MetaBankTM, Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Please see the back of your card for its issuing bank.

AccountNow Prepaid MasterCard Card (Classic) is issued by MetaBank pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

AccountNow Prepaid Visa Card (classic) is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Accountnow Gold Visa Prepaid Cards and AccountNow Prepaid Visa Cards can be used wherever Visa debit cards are accepted. MasterCard prepaid cards can be used anywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted. Your deposits are FDIC insured up to $250,000. AccountNow, Inc. is an Independent Sales Organization ("ISO") pursuant to agreements with MetaBank and The Bancorp Bank.

*Obtaining Your Card: 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 a Card Account. What this means for you: When you open a Card Account, we will ask you for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to reasonably identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents at any time. "100% Approval" is contingent upon successfully passing this mandatory identification confirmation.

**The Visa 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.

***Conditions and exceptions apply – see Cardholder Agreement.

§ To qualify for the $25 direct deposit bonus, within 6 months after being approved to receive a card you must deposit at least $500 per month via recurring direct deposit in two or more consecutive months. See www.accountnow.com/help for additional direct deposit and bonus eligibility requirements.

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