H&R Block Bank - Emerald pre-paid debit card
March 16, 2011
H&R Block Bank - Emerald pre-paid debit card
Account Type: Other
Special Type: Other
It is tax season and H&R Block Bank continues to offer the Emerald pre-paid debit card. This card is especially useful to customers who have their taxes prepared by H&R Block. Customers can avoid check-cashing fees by directing tax refunds to H&R Block. Funds will then be automatically loaded onto the card when H&R block receives the refund, within eight to fifteen business days. The Emerald prepaid card can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted. ATM fees apply to this interest-free card, but customers may receive cash back at purchase points to avoid fees.
What you get:
- An interest-free card that is accepted anywhere Mastercard is accepted
- Automatic load of tax refund onto card, avoiding check-cashing fees
- Free purchases and free cash back at purchase points
What they require:
- Anyone is eligible to receive and load funds onto this card
- Tax returns must be directed to H&R Block in order for returns to be loaded onto card
- ATM fees apply
- Contact H&R Block Bank for full disclosures and details
H&R Block Bank, member FDIC since May 2006. H&R Block Bank was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Missouri. H&R Block is a "fully integrated financial services company," offering tax preparation and a full line of personal and business banking services.
Terry Delaney
5 March 2013 at 4:10 pm
I wouldn't recommend anyone to get this card. Once you get it you are stuck with it and can't transfer the funds to your checking account. You are charged ATM fees every time you want to withdraw money.