Get up to $1000
in time for the holidays

No W-2 required

New clients welcome

2 easy ways to apply for your Emerald Advance^®

Call toll-free 855-294-5826 to start your application over the phone.
Apply at any participating H&R Block office and you could be approved in as little as 15 minutes.

What you need to apply

Sample photo of utility bill and driver's license

Have the following handy
when you call and come in:

Current earnings statement or pay stub
Current government-issued photo ID or driver’s license
H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard^® if you have one
New clients must also bring a recent bill or bank statement showing their current street address

How to use your Emerald Advance

Emerald Advance is great for holiday gifts and other credit needs, year-round

You can access your available line of credit by transferring funds to your Emerald Card to make purchases and payments—everywhere Debit MasterCard^® cards are accepted. Plus, you can tap into it again for:

Car repairs
Emergencies
Medical expenses
Monthly bills
Everyday needs

Emerald Card Debit MasterCard and gift box

Learn more about the Emerald Advance line of credit

H&R Block Emerald Advance® line of credit and H&R Block Emerald Savings® are offered through, and H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard is issued by, H&R Block Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Line of credit is subject to credit and underwriting approval. Fees apply. If you apply and qualify for an Emerald Advance®, H&R Block Bank may report information about your account to credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your account may be reflected in your credit report. Products offered only at participating offices. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. "Prior Clients" are H&R Block customers in good standing (except those with an IRA only) and individuals who paid H&R Block or its franchisees for assisted 2011 tax return preparation (which includes an amended return). Offer expires January 15, 2013. ©2012 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

Get up to $1000 in time for the holidays