ATM balance inquiry (in-network or out-of-network)
N/A
Customer service (automated or live agent)
$0
Inactivity Fee
$0
We charge 1 other type of fee
*This fee can be lower depending on where this card is used.
No overdraft/credit feature.
Register your card for FDIC insurance eligibility and other protections.
For general information about prepaid accounts, visit cfpb.gov/prepaid
Find details and conditions for all fees and services inside the package or call 1-877-486-5990 or visit Bluebird.com/info
All fees
Amount
Details
Get started
Card price
$5
$0 to sign up online.
Monthly usage
Monthly fee
$0
Add money
Cash reloads (at Family Dollar)
$0
Add Money service is provided by Incomm Financial Services, Inc. subject to additional terms (see Bluebird.com/addcash for more details). There is no fee to Add Money at a Family Dollar location. The amount of each Add Money transaction at a retail location must be at least $20.
Cash reloads (at Walmart)
$3.74
As of July 1, 2023, cash or debit reloads at Walmart will no longer be free and will incur a fee of $3.74 per transaction.
Cash reloads (at other participating retailers)
Up to $3.95
Fee varies by retailer. The amount of each load to your Account using cash must be at least $20.
Direct deposit
$0
Mobile Check Capture by Ingo® Money
Money in 10 Days
$0
If your check is returned unpaid within the 10 day period, your Account will not be funded. No minimum check amount.
Money in Minutes
1% or 5% of check ($5 min fee)
1% fee on payroll or government checks with preprinted signatures or 5% fee on other checks; $5 minimum fee applies; $20 check minimum.
The Mobile Check Capture by Ingo Money service is provided by a national bank identified in the Terms and Conditions and Ingo Money, Inc., subject to the bank’s and Ingo Money's Terms and Conditions and the bank’s and Ingo Money's
Privacy Policy. All checks are subject to approval for funding in Ingo Money’s sole discretion. Approval usually takes 3 to 5 minutes but can take up to one hour. Fees apply for approved money in minutes transactions funded to your Account.
Add money from a bank account
$0
You can add money to your Bluebird Account from your checking or savings account by initiating a transfer from your bank into your Bluebird Account. Consult with your bank for origination fees that may apply.
Spend money
Online Bill Pay
$0
Bluebird2Walmart Money Transfer powered by Ria®
Up to $16
The Bluebird2Walmart Money Transfer fee depends on the transfer amount.
“In-network” refers to the MoneyPass® ATM Network. See Bluebird.com/atm for locations and other details.
ATM withdrawals (out-of-network)
$2.50
This is our fee. No fee for residents of VT. “Out-of-network” refers to all the ATMs outside of the MoneyPass® ATM Network. You may also be charged a fee by the ATM operator, even if you do not complete a transaction.
ATM transaction decline
$0
Cash Pickup powered by Ria®
Up to $9
Per withdrawal. The Cash Pickup service is provided by Ria® for pick up at Walmart®. The Cash Pickup fee depends on the withdrawal amount.
$3 per withdrawal for cash out up to $500
$6 per withdrawal for cash $500.01-$1,000
$9 per withdrawal for cash $1,000.01-$2,900
Withdrawals up to $2,900 are available to Bluebird Account holders who receive their tax refund or refund advance via Direct Deposit into their Bluebird Account. See Bluebird.com/cashpickup for more details.
Information
Customer service (automated or live agent)
$0
Available 24/7
ATM balance inquiry (in-network or out-of-network)
N/A
Using your card outside the U.S.
Foreign transactions
$0
Other
Send and receive money
$0
Goals
$0
Set aside money for specific goals, emergencies or other purposes
Subaccounts
$0
Card replacement – standard shipping
$0
Card replacement – expedited shipping
$20
Per replacement card, Fedex carrier delivery. Card will arrive in 3-4 business days. Expedited shipping is not available to customers in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Purchase Protection on eligible purchases
$0
Purchase Protection is underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Policies applicable to your Card and is subject to change with notice. This document does not supplement or replace the Policy. Shipping and handling costs for the purchase will not be refunded. Certain purchases are not covered, e.g. items lost by Card Member, consumable and perishable items, motorized vehicles and their parts or accessories, or normal wear and tear. Other important exclusions apply. You will only be reimbursed for the amount charged to your eligible Card; coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence; not to exceed $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year. You may be required to send the purchased item to us, in which case we will reimburse you for that shipping cost. This product provides secondary coverage. This means it pays eligible benefits not paid by any primary insurance that you have. For full Terms and Conditions, see Bluebird.com/ppterms.
Inactivity Fee
$0
American Express Bluebird Limits
Transaction
Limits
Available Balance combined for all of your Bluebird Accounts
$100,000
Add Money:
Direct Deposit (such as Tax refunds, Government deposits, Salary and
Payroll deposits)
$100,000 per year combined for all your Bluebird Accounts
All Other Add Money Transactions (i.e. Cash, Mobile Check Capture by
Ingo® Money, Checking or Savings Account, Debit Card and
Request/Receive Money Transactions)
Up to $10,000 per month and up to $100,000 per year combined for all
your Bluebird Accounts (sub-limits as indicated below apply)
Cash
$2,500 ($1,999.99 at Walmart) per day and $5,000 per month
$9,000 per day combined for all of your Bluebird Accounts
Mobile Check Capture by Ingo® Money
$5,000 per day combined for all of your Bluebird accounts and
$10,000 per month§‡
Checking or Savings Account
$2,000 per month^
Debit Card
$200 per day and $1,000 per month
Request/Receive Money Transactions
$10,000 per month
Spend, Withdraw, and Send Money: Up to $15,000 per month and up to
$100,000 per year combined for all of your Bluebird Accounts
(sub-limits as indicated below apply).
Retail/Online Purchases
$15,000 per month
Pay Bills (Includes MAIL A CHECK)
$15,000 per month ($5,000 per month in the case of non-registered
payees where payments are sent via MAIL A CHECK)
Send Money Transactions
$2,500 per month
ATM Withdrawals
$750 per day combined for all your Bluebird Accounts
Bluebird2Walmart Money Transfer Powered by Ria®
$2,500 per day combined for all your Bluebird Accounts
Cash Pickup Powered by Ria®
$2,500 per day (for tax refunds or refund advances received via
Direct Deposit, the daily limit will increase to the amount of
the tax funds, up to $2,900)*
$2,900 per day combined for all of your Bluebird Accounts