U.S. Bank ReliaCard ٤+

I got this card with my PUA unemployment. I didn’t expect to truly love the card, the app and everything that goes with it. I’m a mom, and I need something that it is easy, but also secure. I don’t want to have to worry breach of data but I also don’t want some thing that is so mind-boggling hard it’s just too much. I get a text whenever the card is used. I get a text whenever there’s a deposit. I get a text with my balance. These notifications were chosen by me. I can change my notification preferences, topics or turn text notifications off all together. I love this. I can deposit or withdraw money at thousands of different locations without a fee. This is awesome. I can choose to get a paper statement or not, no hidden fees either way. When it is all said and done...I will continue with this card. When there is no more PUA or unemployment, I will continue to keep this card. Every debit card I’ve ever seen/used has fees attached. The big fee... If you use an ATM at a financial institution that is different from the financial institution that issued the card. NOT THIS CARD THOUGH!! Absolutely Awesome!!!

When I first started using the US Bank Reliacard app, it wasn’t anything to write home about. That was almost two years ago when the pandemic hit. Since then there have been a number of significant improvements to it’s functionality. I now couldn’t ask for more than it currently provides. I’ve all but depleted my balance and I must say, I’ll miss it just a little. Transfers to bank accounts are free and fast, it provides nationwide directions to -in network- ATM machines that have no withdrawal fee, updates instantly when purchases are made, has above average daily spending limits, advanced security to keep money safe, any transaction alert you could possibly need, section dedicated to financial programs and offers, always works for any type of credit card purchase… except for certain online purchases that are permanently locked out; foreign purchases, Cash App, PayPal etc. Side note: You won’t get anywhere by calling Card Services or US Bank, so don’t waste your time there. It’s a prepaid debit card that is 95% regulated by the government. In spite of that one thing, I give it 5 gold stars.

I just made my first purchase using this card to buy some supplies, then I checked the app and you can see your activity on the card instantly which is fabulous.
My problem is with the card itself. I’m having trouble withdrawing money from an ATM and the app doesn’t answer any questions that I have, to help correct any mistakes I might be making. Waiting on hold is torture so it would be nice if the app could help answer those questions. The ATMs that I’ve tried, offer options of withdrawing money from savings, checking, or credit card. My Visa debit card isn’t an option, so I chose credit card and it will not allow the withdraw of funds. It’s very aggravating. If I put money from the card into a checking account and use my ATM I get charged. I Hope the app can help answer those questions for somebody like me in the near future.