How to Reload a Green Dot Card

Have a green dot card and don't know how to reload it? There are four easy ways that you can add money to a green dot card, including direct deposit, cash at a retail store, electronic funds transfer from your bank account, or using your PayPal account. Try any one of these easy methods to reload your green dot card quickly and easily.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Sign up for direct deposit to have your green dot card reloaded directly from your paycheck. Add all or only part of your paycheck directly onto your green dot card every time you are paid, if your employer offers direct deposit. You can sign up for this service absolutely free by visiting the Green Dot website, filling out the direct deposit form, and giving a copy to your employer.

2. Reload your green dot card by purchasing a MoneyPak. Visit a participating retailer, purchase a MoneyPak, and call 1-800-GreenDot to load the funds onto your green dot card. Have your 16 digit green dot card number ready, as well as the MoneyPak number found on the receipt, or back of the packaging.

3. Reload your green dot card by transferring money directly from your bank account. Login to your account at your bank's website, and follow their instructions for setting up an electronic funds transfer. Visit the greendot online website for the information you'll need from them to attach your green dot card.

4. Reload your green dot card by transferring money directly from your PayPal account. Login to your PayPal account, and click "add or edit bank account" from the profile tab. Use the information on the greendot online website to attach your green dot card account. Once you have this set-up, you just have to click "withdraw", and then "transfer to a bank account" to add money directly to your green dot card.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the greendot online website to find a local retail store, or call your local Wal-Mart or Target to find out if they sell green dot card MoneyPaks.
• You can also use a MoneyPak to reload your green dot card by visiting the greendot online website.
• Get a $10 credit on your green dot card when you sign up for direct deposit on the green dot website.
• Direct deposit and direct transfer through your bank account or PayPal to your green dot card is completely free.
• You will be charged a small fee for reloading your green dot card via MoneyPak. Most retailers charge $4.95 for this service.
• Not all banks will offer the ability to set up electronic funds transfer for reloading your green dot card. If you are unable to locate the information on their website, contact the bank via telephone and ask if the service is available.