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Prepaid Debit Account
The Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card by American Express lets you easily manage your money with no monthly fees. Add cash for free at Walmart, pay bills & more.
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No Monthly Fees | Convenient Cash Reloads | Bluebird
Loaded with Benefits. No Monthly Fees. Explore your online banking options with the Bluebird® AMEX® Prepaid Debit Card or Bluebird® Visa® Debit Card.
Bluebird Ending
It's not just Bluebird... Amex seems to be shutting down their entire reloadable card division, because I just got a similar email about 30 minutes ago about how they will be discontinuing Amex Serve cards on June 3, 2026. More on reddit.com
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May 21, 2025Bluebird Prepaid Card by American Express - myFICO® Forums - 5167774
So my daughter asked me what is the point of keeping the Bluebird prepaid card... her understanding of a prepaid card was for people who cannot get a bank account or debit card because of chexsystems issues. So I explained to her, the reason I love my bluebird card and has kept it around for ... More on ficoforums.myfico.com
Is a Bluebird prepaid debit card the best option in this situation? If so, how do I do this?
Without knowing how Bluebird sub-accounts work, what I would look for is a card/setup that's marketed towards parents for their children. It would offer what you want - the ability to give him secure access to funds without making him responsible for the account or giving him access to "parent" functions like adding money, changing funding accounts, etc. These usually have fees attached, but the peace of mind knowing that it works exactly how you want might be worth it until he can set up an account on his own that can receive funds from Venmo, Zelle, or whatever service. More on reddit.com
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October 5, 2021Bluebird Prepaid Card
I've had mine a long time but when I first got it, I purchased mine from Walmart. You may also be able to try pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS or dollar stores like Family Dollar and Dollar General. I also think you can go to bluebird.com and set up the account and they'll send you a card. More on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/personalfinance on Reddit: Reloadable Debit card (BlueBird Shutting down))
August 27, 2025 -
I currently have a Walmart Bluebird account for my "Fun Money" account. It is the card I use for WebPurchases and other things I want to keep seperate from the Family account. My wife also uses it sometimes, so no secrets, only from scammers...
Anyway, BlueBird and Serve are shiutting down, so I need a new card.
Needs to be a PRE-PAID, don't want another checking account
Needs to be NO FEES as some inactive fees could eat an account.
Needs to be RELOADABLE
Needs to usable everywhere (Aliexpress, Amazon, others...)
All of the Articles that Like blueBird are right, its a great service, but apparently not sustainable.
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Why? Sorry, you're making this way more difficult than it needs to be. Prepaid cards have no FDIC insurance, no regulations, terrible customer service and few, if any, fraud protections. If you insist on not using a credit card at shady retailers like Aliexpress, at least use a debit card for a separate checking account with overdraft disabled. Although a credit card is still the best thing to use for everything. There is no good reason to use these prepaid cards.
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why are you rejecting the easiest solution that would be to get a normal bank account and get a normal credit card for online purchases for the consumer protections
Google Play
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Bluebird - Apps on Google Play
• Log in to easily access your Available Balance and view the details of all your active and completed transactions MONEY IN • Add cash fee free at Family Dollar¹ • Get your pay up to 2 days faster with free early direct deposit² • Easily add money from checks using your mobile device³ MONEY OUT • Use your Bluebird card to make purchases online or in-store • Withdraw cash for free at over 37,000 MoneyPass ATMs nationwide⁴ • Send money to other Bluebird accountholders BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST • Our partners, including American Express, Family Dollar, and Visa, bring the reliability you need and the value you deserve • We work hard to keep your information and money safe and secure • Our 24/7 Customer Service representatives are there for you, day or night ¹You can add cash at other locations for up to $3.95.
Clark Howard
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How Should I Replace My Prepaid Bluebird® American Express®?
July 9, 2025 - Finding a good prepaid debit card that isn’t attached to a bank account is tough. For years, money expert Clark Howard has pointed consumers toward the Bluebird® American Express® thanks to its consumer-friendly policies like no monthly fees and free in-network ATM withdrawals.
Target
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Bluebird Card: Visa gift cards & prepaid options
Shop Target for bluebird card you will love at great low prices. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup plus free shipping on orders $35+.
NerdWallet
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5 Best Prepaid Debit Cards - NerdWallet
September 18, 2020 - Bluebird by American Express: Best for no-fee ATM withdrawals. Serve American Express Prepaid Debit Account: Best for variety of reload methods. FamZoo Prepaid Card: Best for families.
Deposit Accounts
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Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card Review | DepositAccounts
November 7, 2025 - The Bluebird® American Express® prepaid debit account, also known as the Bluebird prepaid debit card, is a reloadable card for making purchases, paying bills and sending money without a traditional bank account.
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Virgin Plus
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Bluebird by American Express Prepaid Card Reviews & Info | Informr
Bluebird by American Express and Walmart is a must-have if you’re looking for a debit card that functions like a checking account without all the added fees. Compared to other prepaid cards on the market, this one is hands-down one of the best deals around based on the cost.
Reddit
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r/amex on Reddit: Bluebird Ending
May 21, 2025 -
I just got an email saying that bluebird will be discontinued in a year. This card has enabled me to do a lot online, and didn't charge a lot in fees. Any recommendations for an alternative? Preferably one I can easily refill and that has the ability to create subaccounts?
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It's not just Bluebird... Amex seems to be shutting down their entire reloadable card division, because I just got a similar email about 30 minutes ago about how they will be discontinuing Amex Serve cards on June 3, 2026.
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I miss the infinite money trick: load Bluebird with Discover Debit and earn 1% rewards, and then withdraw cash at ATM.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Bluebird | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Download the prepaid product agreement files for the Bluebird issued by American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
CNBC
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Bluebird by American Express Review: Prepaid Card, Low Fees
December 17, 2024 - Bluebird® by American Express is a prepaid debit card with free in-network ATM withdrawals and no monthly fees.
myFICO
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Bluebird Prepaid Card by American Express - myFICO® Forums - 5167774
March 20, 2018 - So my daughter asked me what is the point of keeping the Bluebird prepaid card... her understanding of a prepaid card was for people who cannot get a bank account or debit card because of chexsystems issues. So I explained to her, the reason I love my bluebird card and has kept it around for ...
Reddit
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r/personalfinance on Reddit: Is a Bluebird prepaid debit card the best option in this situation? If so, how do I do this?
October 5, 2021 -
I'm trying to help a relative who will be getting out of jail soon. He'll have nothing, and one thing I want to give him is a prepaid debit card or another way for him to access a few hundred dollars to get him started. It looked like a prepaid debit card was the best option, and Bluebird looked like the best prepaid debit card, with no fees as long as you use only MoneyPass ATMs and avoid the deposit methods that incur fees.
I had thought that prepaid debit cards were blank cards that you could give to anyone, that it was like giving cash but with a piece of plastic and a PIN. But when I went to order one, I saw that the person's name goes on the card. And one of the questions was for the person's SSN.
Bluebird also has sub-accounts, and maybe that's what I need, with this person having access only to a sub account. Another concern is that I want to be able to transfer money from my bank account onto this debit card, but I don't want this person to be able to access my bank account if he logs into the Bluebird account.
A downside of Bluebird is that there's no way to talk to a support person until you have an account, at least not that I could find.
What more can you tell me about prepaid debit cards work? Are they the best option in this situation, or do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
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Without knowing how Bluebird sub-accounts work, what I would look for is a card/setup that's marketed towards parents for their children. It would offer what you want - the ability to give him secure access to funds without making him responsible for the account or giving him access to "parent" functions like adding money, changing funding accounts, etc. These usually have fees attached, but the peace of mind knowing that it works exactly how you want might be worth it until he can set up an account on his own that can receive funds from Venmo, Zelle, or whatever service.
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I had thought that prepaid debit cards were blank cards that you could give to anyone, that it was like giving cash but with a piece of plastic and a PIN. Prepaid cards are of two types; reloadable, and non-reloadable. The non-reloadable are usually sold as "visa gift cards"; there is a specific amount loaded, maximum usually $500, and once the amount is used up, you can't add any more. These don't require any id or SSN. All "reloadable" debit cards ask for SSN; this is part of the Patriot Act. Some do allow alternatives like a Tax Identification number, but you do have to jump through hoops. You can add money to these cards periodically, including some that support bank transfers. Bluebird also has sub-accounts, and maybe that's what I need, with this person having access only to a sub account. Another concern is that I want to be able to transfer money from my bank account onto this debit card, but I don't want this person to be able to access my bank account if he logs into the Bluebird account. Yes. Bluebird has both the Amex prepaid debit card, and the Visa Prepaid Bank Account; check which one works better for you, but both support the "sub-account". For your requirement : Set up the Bluebird account with yourself as primary; then create a sub-account. Note there are restrictions on what a sub-account user can and can't do; including not being able to add cash themselves. The sub-account holder can't see your transactions; you can see all their transactions, and put limits including whether they can draw out cash at an ATM. While they can't see your bank details / transfer details; if you want to be even safer - just draw out cash from an ATM, then deposit it into your Bluebird account at any Walmart; no fees. You can then pass on some each period to the other person. If they do need to "deposit" money (earnings or other) - then they have to get their own bluebird main account, not be on a sub-account. AFAIK Bluebird does allow having both a sub account and a main account, but you may need to verify this with CS after you set up your account.
Walmart
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American Express and Walmart Launch Bluebird: a New Alternative to Debit and Checking Accounts
October 8, 2012 - Customers must then complete their account set up at bluebird.com in order to access the full features and benefits of Bluebird, as well as receive their personalized Bluebird card. For more information, please visit www.bluebird.com. 1Bretton Woods, “Analysis of Branded General Purpose Reloadable Prepaid Cards,” February 2012.
Reddit
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r/amex on Reddit: Bluebird Prepaid Card
July 6, 2024 -
Does anyone know where to purchase a Bluebird prepaid or “temporary” card? I’m traveling out of the country soon and don’t want to convert any currency, this option is attractive since there’s no international transaction fee.
I read that it used to be sold at Walmart but not any longer.
Upgraded Points
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Amex To Shut Down Serve and Bluebird Prepaid Programs
May 21, 2025 - Originally marketed as simple, fee-free budgeting tools, Amex Serve and Bluebird quickly became popular among travel rewards enthusiasts for a very different reason. Thanks to features like credit card loading, bill pay, and ATM access, these prepaid cards became a go-to method for meeting minimum spend requirements — all without traditional banking fees.
American Express
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