How do I load a prepaid card?

This question is about the Western Union® NetSpend® Prepaid MasterCard® - Pay As You Go

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@WalletHub 02/13/17

There are multiple ways to load and reload most prepaid cards, though the exact options vary by card. For the Western Union Card, the following four loading methods are available: 1) Direct deposit of your paycheck or government benefits. There are no fees for direct deposits, and you can learn more about this type of transaction here: https://wallethub.com/edu/direct-deposit/14485/. 2) Western Union transfers can be loaded directly to your card at no cost to you. 3) Bank account transfers are also free for Western Union cardholders. 4) In person at one of NetSpend’s 130,000+ reload locations: https://www.netspend.com/account/distributors.m. Bear in mind that a fee may be assessed by the reload location.

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