Is Bluebird card a credit card?

Bluebird® Bank Account A fee-friendly bank Account with a widely accepted Visa® Debit Card that lets you manage your money with ease and flexibility. Enjoy features like online bill pay and in-network ATM withdrawals at over 30,000 MoneyPass® ATMs nationwide – all with $0 monthly maintenance fees.

Can Bluebird card be used as debit?

You can use your Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Card virtually anywhere American Express Cards are accepted. If a merchant asks you to choose between “credit” and “debit,” select “credit.” No PIN is required for in store purchases.

Why did I receive a bluebird debit card?

The blue plastic prepaid cards may be sent, for example, to some who qualified for a stimulus payment but did not have bank account information on file with the IRS. If the IRS doesn’t have direct deposit bank information for someone, their payment will be mailed to the address the IRS has on file.

Is Bluebird considered a checking account?

American Express (AXP) has just given its checking account alternative, Bluebird, more bank-like checking account features. It has added FDIC insurance, increased the amount of money a customer can place in an account and added physical checkbooks.

Does Bluebird report to IRS?

Only the IRS will have the updated information on the status of your tax refund. Bluebird will notify you once your refund has been received and is ready for you to access.

What bank does Bluebird use?

MetaBank®, N.A.
Bluebird® Bank Account is a demand deposit account established by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC.

Can someone transfer money to my Bluebird account?

You can send money to anyone with the same type of Bluebird Account you have. For example, if you have the Bluebird® American Express® Prepaid Debit Account, you can send money to other Bluebird Prepaid Debit Account accountholders, but not to Bluebird Bank Account accountholders.

Can I transfer money from Bluebird to bank account?

Log into your Bluebird Account. Go to Money Out then select Transfer to Bank. If you already have a linked bank account, the bank name will be displayed. Or select Link Bank Account to link a new bank account.

Can I withdraw money from Bluebird at Walmart?

Cash Pickup Powered by Ria allows you to withdraw cash from your Bluebird Account for pickup at any Walmart store located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Where can I get a Bluebird debit card?

The Bluebird Card is a new type of pre-paid debit card created and made available from a partnership between major credit card brand American Express and US nationwide retailer Walmart.

Is the American Express Bluebird a bank account?

The Bluebird ® American Express ® Prepaid Debit Account (“Bluebird Prepaid Debit Account”) and card are issued by American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., not a bank. The Bluebird Prepaid Debit Account is not a bank account.

How much does it cost to transfer money with Bluebird?

If you send money using Bluebird2Walmart, fees range from $4 for transfers of up to $50 to $16 for transfers up to $2,500. Prepaid cards are a reasonable option for parents who want to give their children a card to use without the worry of them racking up high balances on a credit card.

How old do you have to be to get a Bluebird card?

New account holders can sign up for a Bluebird Card at their website, Bluebird.com, or at their local Walmart retailer as long as you are 18 years old, a United States citiznen and resident, and do not currently have a Serve from an American Express prepaid digital account.