Enjoy convenience year-round
Having a prepaid card for your tax refund can pay off far beyond tax season. You can make purchases, pay your billsDisclaimer number114. Scroll to bottom of page. and get cash at the ATMDisclaimer number117. Scroll to bottom of page. throughout the year, and even add funds to your Emerald Card® when your refund runs out. Plus, get cash back with purchases made at many stores—generally without a feeDisclaimer number135. Scroll to bottom of page. — including grocery, drug and discount stores. The kicker? No setup fee, no annual fee and no fee for purchases. For applicable fees, view Fee Schedule.
Add money to your Card Account quickly and easily
You can add payroll, government benefits, cash118 and checks124 to your H&R Block Emerald Card® Account anytime you wish, all year long.
DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR FASTER ACCESS
Avoid check-cashing fees with Direct Deposit of your payroll, unemployment or government benefits and gain fast access to your money on payday.113
CHECK-TO-CARD SERVICE
Use the MyBlock℠ mobile app to load check funds into your Emerald Card® Account, with options for Funds in Minutes (fees apply) or Funds in Days (no fee).124
APPROVED RELOAD NETWORKS
Load cash to your Emerald Card® Account anytime at your local Walmart®, Dollar General®, and many more locations. Use the MyBlock℠ mobile app140 to find a participating reload location near you.118
FUNDS TRANSFER
Link a checking account directly to your Card Account to easily load funds. You can schedule automatic loads or one at a time, at your convenience.131
Manage your Emerald Card® Account anytime, anywhere
With the easy-to-use MyBlock℠ account, you can manage your Emerald Card® 24/7. Plus, you can access your Card Account information and use money management tools.
Once you create an Emerald Card® online account, you can log in online or through the MyBlock℠ mobile app140 at any time to do the following:
- Check your Card Account balance
- View your transactions
- Pay bills114
- And more!
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Keep your money safe
An Emerald Prepaid Mastercard® is safer than carrying cash. The funds in your Card Account are insured by the FDIC up to the maximum amount permitted by law. Plus, the Mastercard Zero Liability policy protects you from unauthorized purchases, theft and fraud.121
Have questions about the H&R Block Emerald Card®?
Access the Emerald Card Cardholder Agreement to learn more. You can also contact us at 1-866-353-1266. There is no charge for contacting us.
H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard® is issued by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Additional fees, terms and conditions apply; consult your Cardholder Agreement for details. ©2020 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
Tax Refund Options
H&R Block lets you choose how to get your refund.