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Student Reloadable VISA® Cards

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A perfect, prepaid starter Visa card for kids 13+

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  • The advantages of Student Reloadable VISA® Cards

    Our Student Reloadable VISA® Cards help parents teach teens financial independence and responsibility, while keeping parents informed, involved and in control. This card is a great tool for teens to learn how to budget and spend on their own. Teens can use it for domestic and international travels, shopping in stores, online, over the phone, and by mail order. There are zero loading fees, so parents can reload it again and again at no additional cost. Plus, the card ships straight to wherever you want it. Send it to your home, or right to your child if they’re away. To learn more about how to order a card and to read more of the most commonly asked questions, visit the FAQ page.

     

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    • Reload money onto the card anytime online, 24 hours a day
    • Emails and text notifications are available to help teens manage their money
    • Great for monitoring and tracking spending
    • Perfect for travel: no cash needed
    • Teach teens to budget and use a card

    “What isn’t to love about AFFCU? Great customer service, great products, and overall great experiences! Thank you for always being there to take care of my financial needs for over 30 years! I will continue to be a member for life!”

    Debra Prothro, member since 1983
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    You can order these reloadable cards online and have them shipped straight to your home.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • The following forms outline the fees for Student Reloadable Visa® Cards:
         
    • STEP 1.  You can order a Student Reloadable VISA® Card online by clicking here.  

      STEP 2.  On the website, click on the "Order Yours Today!" button in the banner ad. Or click on the "Order" tab at the top of the page.  

      STEP 3.  You will be directed to the "Sign Up - Getting Started" online form page. Fill in the text boxes on each of the 5 step pages. Click "Submit" - and you're done! The card will be shipped to you at the billing address you've provided. If you choose free First Class Shipping, the card will take 5-7 business days to arrive in the mail.  

      There are alternative options for ordering a Student Reloadable VISA® Card. You can choose to instead order a card by calling 866.901.8090 or you can visit your nearest local AFFCU branch who will be able to assist you through this process.
    • No, a card cannot be instant issued in a branch.
    • The card can be purchased online by members only for their children's use. The child must be at least 13 years of age, and members are required to provide their child's social security number to order the card. The first step is registering yourself, after which you can purchase card(s). Be sure to log in to your account if you choose to order more cards for additional children in the future, so they will all be linked under the same account.
    • The card will take 5-7 business days to arrive. It will be mailed to the billing address you've provided, which can be whatever address you enter for the child. Express shipping is available for $25.00 per card.
    • You can activate your card by logging into MyAccount and clicking on the Activate Card button, or by calling the customer support number listed on the back of your card. On the website, choose Change PIN to choose your PIN. Over the phone, an assigned PIN will be automatically spoken after your card is activated and you'll be given the opportunity to select a new PIN if you choose.
    • It's a reloadable prepaid Visa® debit card, which means you can spend up to the value placed on the card anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. You can shop in stores, online, over the phone, and by mail order. You can get cash at ATM's worldwide. Each time you make a purchase, the amount of that purchase is automatically deducted from the card.
    • You can check the balance at the website, by contacting your local branch, or by calling customer support at 1.866.901.8090. Since a merchant may not be able to tell how much money is on the card, keeping track of your balance is a sure way to know how much you have to spend.
    • Your card can be used to make purchases at millions of Visa debit locations worldwide. It can also be used to obtain cash at ATMs worldwide.
    • 1. To reload a card on the IVR, call 866-901-8090. 2. Enter the 16 digit card number you wish to add funds to. 3. When asked if your name is on the card, choose option 2 for no. 4. Enter the last 4 digits of your social security number (not the child's). Choose option 5 (you must already have a funding account registered on the website). 5. Choose option 1 to fund from your existing funding account. Follow the prompts.
    • No, they cannot be given as a gift. You can purchase the card for you child's general purpose use.
    • Yes, the fee is 1% of the transaction amount.
    • Lost/stolen cards can be reported using the phone number of 866-901-8090 or to the AFFCU Deposit Admin Department. Cards that need to be replaced due to damage, but are not lost or stolen, will need to be handled by the AFFCU Deposit Admin Department.

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    • A home
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    • A vehicle
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        • Something adventurous
        • A regular car is fine with me
          • Sounds good! We have low rates available for both new and used
            Auto Loans. We can also Refinance your current loan with another institution.
    • An education
      • Right on! We have Student Loans available through our trusted partner, Sallie Mae.
    • Something else
      • Sounds good! Are you more interested in a lump sum or a line of credit?
        • Lump sum
          • Terrific! We offer Personal Loans for any need, including weddings, vacations, and debt consolidation.
        • Line of credit
          • Great! We think you’ll love our Redi-Credit option. It’s a flexible line of credit, where you’ll only pay interest on what you spend.
    • I’m mostly interested in a credit card
  • What would you like help with?
    • Accessing my accounts
      • Okay, how would you like to access your accounts?
        • Online
          • Ok! Is this is your first time using Online Banking?
            • Yes
            • No
              • Great. To access your account, simply click “Login” in the upper right hand corner of the page.
        • On my mobile device
    • Opening a checking account
      • Great! We have several options available, so head over to our Compare Checking Accounts page to figure out which is right for you.
    • Signing up for eStatements
      • Cool! If you are already signed up for and using our online banking service, all you need to do is click on the eStatements tab (in the blue menu bar) to start enrolling.
    • Running my small business
      • Good for you! Our partner Newtek offers a variety of services to help you manage your small business, including payrolls services, payment processing, and web design.
    • Getting insurance
  • What would you like to save for?
    • The holidays
    • I’d like to open a savings account for my child
      • Great idea! We have several Youth Savings accounts available, depending on your child’s age.
    • Something else – and I’d like to earn a good interest rate
      • Do you have some money saved up already?
        • Yes, quite a bit
          • Nice! Are you okay with leaving your money untouched for a while?
            • Sure
              • Great! We think you might like one of our Share Certificates. You agree to leave your money untouched for a while in exchange for a higher interest rate.
            • I’d prefer to make withdrawals when I need to.
              • Sounds good. Check out our Elite Checking account or Money Market account. These accounts are a little more flexible, but still get you a higher rate.
        • Not much
          • No worries. Once you open a Regular Savings account, you can open secondary accounts for whatever you need, including college, rainy day funds and more.
    • I’d prefer just a basic savings account
      • Ok! Our Regular Savings sounds just right for you. It also secures your AFFCU membership.