On XX/XX/year> my account with Netspend Prepaid MasterCard was closed without giving me notice, I didn't receive a letter a email nor a text message. The account was closed with a balance of {$590.00} in it. I was told that a check was suppose to be sent to me for the balance that was left in the account and it should take 10 to 15 business days to receive it. On XX/XX/year> I called customer service because I had not received the check within the timeframe that was told to me, on that day I was told that the previous check was cancelled and that a new one would be sent within the 10 to 15 business days timeframe. On XX/XX/year> I called back because I still had not received the check so the repeated the cancellation process and reissued the check giving me the same 10 to 15 business days timeframe.…
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Netspend Corporation
5,793 real consumer complaints filed against Netspend Corporation at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 59 received relief from the company. 98% of responses were timely.
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- 01Managing an account783
- 02Problem with a purchase or transfer764
- 03Problem getting a card or closing an account754
- 04Trouble using the card739
- 05Unexpected or other fees434
- 06Opening an account291
- 07Getting a credit card210
- 08Advertising197
- 09Closing an account172
- 10Fraud or scam149
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Recent complaints
The 30 most recent complaints against Netspend Corporation where the consumer chose to publish their narrative.
Netspend promised a welcome bonus of {$100.00}. The conditions were to make a direct deposit for at least {$400.00} within 60 days of opening an account and keeping the account open for at least 90 days. I opened my account on XX/XX/year> and deposited over {$400.00} during the first 60 days. Attached are the statements confirming my direct deposits. My account numbe is XXXX. Upon contating the customer service regarding this issue, I was told the bonus would be issued to me by XX/XX/XXXX, but it hasn't happened.
Received a card from NETSPEND that I did not request and when i went to cancel it they stated the information provided was not what was used to apply and i could not cancel it.
I filedy taxes had my refund added onto a netspend account. My refund was issued on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I am not sure exactly what happened but the first XXXX I spent there were no issues. Then it started around the XXXX XXXX of XXXX. Every single transaction made they rejected it. I had to call them every single day XXXX or XXXX XXXXimes a day to unlock my card. Although this was aggravating I dealt with it. Then out of nowhere they put another verification lock on my account on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The sent me a email That's when they told me the list of essential items. My drivers license as well as a copy of my mail within 30 for the mail As stated before I only had a picture of my liscence due to my house being broken into and everything I owned was taken. I explained this to them and I sent in the picture of my Id and a piece of mail from them showing my address. They denied it. I sent something daily then weekly till today.…
I am filing this complaint against XXXX ( the issuer of the ACE Flare Account ) for a systemic failure to properly investigate billing errors, allowing a merchant to lie about credits, and falsely claiming my account has been credited when no funds were ever returned. On XX/XX/year>, I placed a XXXX order from XXXX totaling {$18.00}. The merchant failed to deliver my order of chips that came with queso, which I paid {$6.00} for. I promptly contacted XXXX to resolve this missing item. XXXX refused to issue a refund and explicitly lied, claiming they credited my account when they never did.Following this, I filed a formal dispute with my ACE Flare account for the missing item charge. ACE Flare denied my dispute, sending me a boilerplate message stating : " We have completed our investigation and determined that the merchant has issued a credit to your Account in the amount listed above, as of the date noted above.…
Wed my XXXX XXXX payment was issued to netspend card now all the sudden there a block in I've sent in Kansas I'd front n back and alot of documents and still blocked i ask to speak to supervisor but they hang up on me XXXX help me I need my money for rent the amount is XXXX its from XXXX fir my XXXXXXXX XXXX the card ends n XXXX plz plz help me I don't knoe what to do i told my lawer I was gon na go through u first see if u could help me
Accounts will freeze after opening and not returning funds
I noticed that there was several transactions that I didnt authorize. Filed a dispute and they denied my dispute. I was clocked in at work when they transactions happened. I have proof from my employer. They refuse to credit the money that was stolen.
XX/XX/year> I tried to add {$500.00} to debit card but was denied. Try to log into app and it denied me access. Said for security reasons and to call a number. This is my XXXX debit card who has XXXX XXXX NETSPEND handling the tech and banking. NETSPEND doe snot have a XXXX phone number listed on their headquarters website in XXXX. And theri HELP line phone number transfer over to the XXXX. Their representatives are non usa and in a phone farm over seas and that is the only way for me to get my account open is to comply with lairs who said they are in XXXX when really they are overseas adn I am suppsoed to tell them amount transfered, Social security number, confirm house address all my personal information with a stranger from overseas?!!…
Someone was able to send XXXX to a pathway account and I did not authorize, I despite it and then, I was charged XXXX more times another for XXXX Wich I despute and then a XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX and this happened while Netspend was investigating
I moved from XXXX XXXX to XXXX with family this week went to update information with net spend who I been with XXXX now froze my account that my XXXX sons XXXX government issued benifets go to for bills and their care and food that money is being held from us and the account frozen because my id expired XXXX won't let me re new till my appointment on XX/XX/XXXX and befor that we get paid next week and rent at new apartment is due and we can't sat or pay bills the kids XXXX money being withheld I even have there social security papers proving the money going to this account is for them net spend knows this and knows I'm me but based on expired id withhold our money and frozen account until I get new id and since then stopped responding to my emails I emailed the XXXX even the account resolution team no one is responding I can't log in just stolen my kids XXXX money currently in the account and plan ti take their future money as well I have XXXX boys in diapers XXXX and XXXX both non…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Re : Formal Complaint Against NetSpend To Whom It May Concern : I am submitting this formal complaint against NetSpend regarding the handling of my account, provisional credit, and the withdrawal of my Social Security XXXX benefits, which has caused me severe financial hardship. On XX/XX/2026, I reported unauthorized transactions on my NetSpend account, which is the account where my Social Security XXXX ( XXXX ) benefits are directly deposited. As a result of my dispute, NetSpend issued me a provisional credit of {$1600.00}. After deducting a previous overdraft, the amount available to me was {$1300.00}. Because XXXX offered free ATM withdrawals, I transferred the provisional credit from my NetSpend account to my XXXX account. Shortly afterward, XXXX performed a chargeback. However, from that point forward, the provisional credit disappeared, and I never had the opportunity to use those funds.…
On XX/XX/year>, XXXX debit card discontinued their card and said it was being turned over to Netspend. I contacted Netspend and they said they were sending a Netspend card with my XXXX balance of {$1800.00}. I never got the card, I called again, he says hes mailing a check, after weeks I never get the check. I call and they said it was sent to the wrong address and they were sending a new one. I have waited weeks and months with them always promsing some random day it will come and it never does. Netspend refused to put a tracking number on my check either time it was supposedly sent. This time it is XXXX XXXX and the check was sent out on XX/XX/XXXX, is what Netspend said. I have yet to get my money after hours on the phone and a XXXX phone calls constantly being hing up on, no one can give me my money or send me a Netspend card with my balance on it. All they do is lie and go around in circles. Where is my {$1800.00} Netspend? Please help me!
I had money in 2 netspend accounts and I went to XXXX and now I don't have the old phone number and email account so they say I can't verify my identity and the account has been closed
I opened a Netspend XXXX account through its {$100.00} new account promotion. I completed the required {$400.00} direct deposit, kept the account open, and paid the monthly maintenance fees. After I did not receive the bonus, I contacted customer service multiple times. Before the XXXX period ended, I was repeatedly told to wait until the 90 days had passed. After the 90 days, Netspend suddenly claimed I did not qualify because my account was allegedly " not an active customer, '' despite continuing to charge me monthly fees and never informing me of any issue during the qualification period. Every representative gave me a different answer, and my issue has never been resolved. I believe Netspend failed to honor its advertised promotion and provided inconsistent and misleading information.
I am submitting this complaint because Netspend has failed to properly investigate and resolve my claim involving XXXX unauthorized debit card transactions. Over approximately XXXX month, XXXX unauthorized card-not-present purchase transactions were posted to my account by the same merchant. I did not authorize any of these transactions. I never shared my card with anyone. None of the disputed transactions required XXXX Secure authentication, XXXX-time passcodes, or SMS verification. I immediately reported the unauthorized transactions to Netspend and filed a fraud dispute. Netspend denied my claim using only generalized statements, including : " No pattern indicating fraud '' " No evidence of account compromise '' " No evidence of device compromise '' These statements do not explain how Netspend concluded that I authorized the disputed transactions.…
I bought a prepaid NetSpend card at a gas station noted {$50.00} to this prepaid NetSpend card I then went online activated the prepaid NetSpend card that I paid for at the gas station not one that you have to wait 24 hours for the money to appear one then instantaneously has the funds loaded directly to the car now with this being said they would not let me access the card they would not let me use the card I still have not got my money from this card due to the fact that they said I had an account both a digital and a physical account that I have no clue about that has been flagged for suspicious activity that is fine if that is the case that is on them they should be telling me and rectifying that situation with me as well as activating the card that I had just purchased at a gas station that should not have to be registered because that's exactly what it is a prepaid card that you pay money for so that you can pay for things either online or in a store without any repercussions of…
" I filed a fraud dispute with Netspend 30 days ago for multiple unauthorized transactions Under Regulation E, Netspend was required to provide provisional credit within XXXX business days, which they failed to do. I have received no written extensions or denial notices. Furthermore, XXXX of the merchants has already partially refunded me, proving the transactions were fraudulent. Netspend is violating federal law by withholding my provisional credit. ''
I opened debit card checking account with Netspend. There was a bonus stating that if you direct deposit {$400.00} within days you would get a {$100.00} bonus. The account must have remained open for 90 days to get the bonus. I fulfilled all requirements and I never got the bonus. I have called and contact them multiple times and they have hung up on me ever time. This is false advertising if you did not intend on giving the bonus. I was within the requirements.
Hi XXXX XXXX is my netspend XXXX has caused me not to work since XX/XX/year> they have been given me rhe runaround I updated my adress before they issue q refund my prepaid card because they closed my acct so I waited until XX/XX/XXXX called asked them where check was they then say oh we sent ut to XXXX XXXX now they wan na reissue a check but I can not work I driver XXXX XXXX and XXXX so I need to pay XXXXmy phone bill they have not even been at all helpful this is cause me too noy wirk. gon na be homeless If i.cant work fir anotheXXXX XXXX XXXX understand if it was my mistake but ny the time they issue me another check send it it will be XXXX month this is noy right I am gon na lose everything family car place too live olz help me Email me at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Thx u XXXX XXXX
This complaint concerns Netspend 's dispute investigation and final denial, which occurred after my earlier CFPB complaint was filed. This is NOT a duplicate complaint regarding the underlying transactions but a complaint regarding the company 's investigation and denial of my dispute. I am filing this complaint regarding Netspend 's handling of my dispute under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( XXXX ) and Regulation XXXX. I previously reported unauthorized transactions on my account immediately after discovering them. Netspend completed its investigation and denied my claim. However, this complaint is not about re-reporting the unauthorized transactions. It concerns the adequacy of Netspend 's investigation and its dispute resolution process.…
On XX/XX/year> transactions were made and fees from somewhere in XXXX XXXX XXXX totaling XXXX in this XXXX, XXXX ( foreign transaction surcharge ) which XXXX abbreviate from here on XXXX, XXXX ( fts ) XXXX. XXXX ( fts ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX
Description of Incident Subject : Failure to Resolve Unauthorized Electronic Fund Transfers and Permanently Restore Funds ( {$870.00} ) Respondent Institution : XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( Issuing Bank ) XXXX Netspend ( Program Manager ) I am updating my complaint to document active non-compliance, systemic negligence, and a complete disregard for consumer hardship by XXXX, XXXX. ( Netspend ) regarding unauthorized electronic fund transfers totaling {$870.00} taken from my account. I initiated this formal dispute last Friday, XX/XX/year>, before the close of the business day. Despite my immediate, timely filing and clear evidence of account compromise, the institution has failed to finalize its investigation and permanently restore my funds. Instead of resolving this fraud via standard, documented regulatory channels, they have resorted to stalling tactics. XXXX.…
XX/XX/XXXX I added money to the account that XXXX sent me two debit cards to Mail that I did not even ask for and once I added money, they deactivated the account and sent an email. The account was closed then they sent money through mail which took seven days longer when one of the agents stopped first class to get my check in mail with late fee fees on utilities and rent monthly payment to do not want to pay for my late fees after they sent my money that I added a day closed on me need help get reimbursed for my lease fees on my bills and rent XXXX my name is XXXX XXXX
I was to receive my irs refund and they didn't except it and sent it back. I was charged fees that were wrong and I still tried paying off the account. They made transactions I didn't authorize.
I opened a Netspend checking account on XX/XX/year> with the promotional offer of direct deposit of {$400.00} or more within 60 days of account opening to receive a {$100.00} bonus into the checking account. I work for XXXX XXXX XXXX and has set up direct deposit from my salary to go straight to this bank account on XX/XX/year> ( early paycheck has arrived at NetSpend 2 days early so the deposit posted on XX/XX/year> ). However it has been 5 months and NetSpend still has not followed their promotional term to credit the promised bonus amount into my account. I have reached out to NetSpend multiple times to request a review but still receive " You are not eligible for the bonus because you did not have direct deposit within 60 days of account opening on your account '', which is not true and I had even sent them my pay stub to prove I did qualify the terms. Please see the attachments for screenshot with timestamp of promotional term, my bank statement, and my paystub.…
" I am filing a formal complaint against Netspend for failing to provide timely notice of a dispute denial and for obstructing my rights under Regulation E ( 1005.11 ). Netspend completely cut off my dispute access and closed my case in their mobile app without providing any written document or explanation of their findings. No notice was given. When I manually discovered the closure in the app and immediately requested an appeal, Netspend 's automated system issued an instant 60-second denial. Only after this system trigger occurred did Netspend finally deliver a written denial letter. This timeline proves Netspend violated 1005.11 ( d ) by failing to deliver a written explanation of findings upon closing a case. Instead, they retroactively generated a letter to cover up an automated, uninvestigated closure. They are manipulating their digital interface to prevent consumers from exercising their regulatory right to a fair error-resolution process. ''
I stated that I did not have access to my mobile device and wallet when these fraudently charged occurred. Yet, they told me they found no error how is that possible when I didnt have my phone so I was not aware of the charges happening.
My card was lost or stolen. After logging in i noticed several unauthorized transactions were made on my account without my permission. I filed a dispute and the dispute claim # is XXXX. I did not authorize these purchases and did not receive any benefit from them. As soon as i discovered these unauthorized transactions i reported it immediately. I am requesting reimbursement for all unauthorized transactions, any related fees, and a complete explanation of the evidence collected for this claim.
Dear Office of the President, I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding my closed Netspend account. My account was closed XXXX months ago, and my remaining balance has still not been released to me. XXXX XXXX standard policy, a check for the remaining funds should have been issued and mailed within XXXX business days. It has now been XXXX months, which is a severe violation of that timeline. Account Details : Full Name on Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX Phone Number Linked to Account : XXXX Email Linked to Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX Current Mailing Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please review this matter immediately, confirm the total remaining balance on my account, and provide the tracking information or issuance date for my refund check. If this issue is not resolved promptly, I will be forced to escalate this matter further by maintaining my official complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.…
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