Emerald Advance℠ line of credit for unexpected bills

Editor’s Note: While our Emerald Advance offer ended on January 9, 2021, you can still read about the benefits of working with our tax pros to get the most from your taxes with H&R Block.

Life is full of unforeseen turns and twists. Whether it’s an unplanned car repair or a spike in your utility bill, additional expenses can put a big kink in your budget. We understand that may be even more true this year. To help cover unexpected bills, consider the H&R Block Emerald Advance^SM line of credit.^{Disclaimer number115. Scroll to bottom of page.}

Emerald Advance lets you enjoy the freedom of having access to money exactly when you need it the most. With a year-round line of credit, you could have the power to borrow and repay funds — up to $1,000, based upon Bank approval.^{Disclaimer number127. Scroll to bottom of page.}

Is Emerald Advance^SM an H&R Block loan?

No, Emerald Advance^SM is not an H&R Block loan. Typically, loans involve a lump-sum amount to be used for a specific purpose. By contrast, Emerald Advance^SM is a revolving line of credit, which means you can borrow money up to a certain limit and then pay the funds back – again and again.  And while you can apply for it at H&R Block offices, H&R Block is not the lender – MetaBank®, N.A., is. 

How do I apply for the Emerald Advance^SM line of credit?

The Emerald Advance line of credit is available nationwide beginning November 16, 2020, through January 9, 2021. Make an appointment or walk into your local participating H&R Block office to apply.

What do I need to bring to my Emerald Advance^SM appointment?

To get started on your application, you do not need to provide your W-2. You should, however, bring the following to your appointment.

• A current earnings statement (such as a pay statement)
• An unexpired, government-issued photo ID (a valid driver’s license)

How soon will I know my credit limit?

At your Emerald Advance^SM appointment, you’ll complete your application and submit it to the Bank. If your application is approved, you’ll know the credit limit before you leave the office.

Emerald Advance draws are loaded to the Card Account associated with an H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard®.^{Disclaimer number110. Scroll to bottom of page.}

 You can then conveniently draw on the line of credit and load Emerald Advance^SM funds to your Card Account by logging in online, through the MyBlock^SM app^{Disclaimer number140. Scroll to bottom of page.} or calling the number on your Card.

Where can I find more information about Emerald Advance^SM?

Are you ready to learn more about the H&R Block Emerald Advance® line of credit? Simply visit the Emerald Advance site and make an appointment.