Ramses Delgado, Banking Moderator
@ramses_delgado1
No, you cannot use your NetSpend® Visa® Prepaid Card right away after purchasing it. You must activate your card, as this is a mandatory process to ensure that your card is securely linked to your account and that you are the authorized user.
You can activate your NetSpend® Visa® Prepaid Card either online or by phone. Once activated, you can load funds and start making purchases.
You can check the best prepaid debit cards available to ensure that whatever decision you go for really fits your goals.
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