AmEx prepaid card (many benefits) + $25

The only guarantee is if you received a targeted email for the offer

Gpz1100 said:   So the only way to load up the card is to link a bank acct, or there are other methods?

Go to the web page and read the FAQs. Short answer: No, you can fund through money paks or some such thing.

maddybeagle said:   And the money pak is funded as cash only so not any way to ulitimatley fund the AMEX card by cc...

I think that is correct. I was looking at the same thing (along with 10,000 other FWF'ers!)

KayK said:   I'm lost here. I ordered the cards with no money on them.. thinking I will add money on them after I recieve them. I did use the coupon code while ordering them. Does this mean I wont get the $25 cards?No idea. Might as well try putting in $25 and see what happens.

BTW, AX is offering a refund of the MoneyPak fee (up to $5), and CVS is also doing the same. Maybe here's a chance to double dip:

1) Buy a MoneyPak from CVS and add 25 cash. (Fee is $4.95)
2) Make a purchase at CVS (any small amount)
3) Get $4.95 back from CVS ??
4) Get $4.95 back from AX ??

Anyone know if this will work?

Anybody else getting a 500 Internal Server Errors when they try to verify bank account?

Got an email this morning that my application has been rejected. Probably because I put random numbers for the social security. No way am I giving AMEX my real info for $25

Gpz1100 said:   Got an email this morning that my application has been rejected. Probably because I put random numbers for the social security. No way am I giving AMEX my real info for $25

Chances are AMEX already has your SS#.

Anyway, has anyone received the card yet?

Got card yesterday. Successfully added my external checking account information. Won't let me use it to add funds until account is verified. I get this message:

"We're sorry, but you are not able to add a new bank account while your current bank account is pending trial deposit verification."

i signed up and deposited...everything going as planned so far... card should be en route

Got this card and linked with a bank account. They do two trial deposits and you have to verify them. Once that is done, they DEDUCT it. Still waiting for the bonus because it takes 3-5 business days to load the card.

ghoku said:   Got this card and linked with a bank account. They do two trial deposits and you have to verify them. Once that is done, they DEDUCT it. Still waiting for the bonus because it takes 3-5 business days to load the card.

You might be waiting a while. I don't see anything in the thread that suggests your bonus will be added to your card a few days after funding it.

Another post from someone who has rec'd this bonus before stated that your bonus (if this whole thing isn't targeted and actually works for all of us) will arrive in the form of another card a couple months later.

dukerau said:   I used the same name on all 3 cards. Received 3 cards and 3 PIN notifications today (anyone know how to match them?). All have $25 balance

Wouldn't take long to just try them. 33% chance you get the first one, then 50/50 on the second. otherwise, you'll know after the second attempt which goes with the first card, and again it's 50/50 on the second. not too hard.

macosx said:   dukerau said:   I used the same name on all 3 cards. Received 3 cards and 3 PIN notifications today (anyone know how to match them?). All have $25 balance

Wouldn't take long to just try them. 33% chance you get the first one, then 50/50 on the second. otherwise, you'll know after the second attempt which goes with the first card, and again it's 50/50 on the second. not too hard.

The numbers above your name on the PIN mailer match the numbers above your name on the card mailer (back of the folded insert), but the order is switched.

^ Mine did not come together. The one I pre-loaded w/money is several days behind.

Once you register the cards you can reveal the predetermined pin number.

Edit: Scratch that it let me view one, the second and third it would not. 50/50 at ATM now though.

Edit 2: My wife's login allowed to view two until it said to call customer service.

6 x $25, will cashed them in for $150 WalMart gift card so I can use it quick and only carry one card.

The paper card is for quick reference in case you loose the plastic card and need to call the customer service.

in for 3. Received 3 confirmation emails, but only one card is filled with $25.
We'll see...

experiences at ATM?

Don't most ATMs require withdrawals in 20 dollar increments? People being charged by their Bank? AMEX doesnt charge for the first withdrawal per month.

maddybeagle said:   experiences at ATM?

Don't most ATMs require withdrawals in 20 dollar increments? People being charged by their Bank? AMEX doesnt charge for the first withdrawal per month.Most ATMs in my area allow withdrawals in increments of $5. I've even come across a few that let you withdraw in increments of $1.

No bonus here. Just ordered a single card.