Comments on: The Rush Card’s Embarrassingly See Through Attempt To Steal Your Money – Dissected By The NYTimes

By: stephanie

stephanie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:23:40 +0000

I have had no problems with this card. Of course, there are fees. Why wouldnt there be. The only thing stupid is expecting that you will get something for nothing. I also got my income tax on time. And as far as prepaid this one has been fine. Another good one is netspend.

By: keah

keah — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:55:31 +0000

How long did it take for them to answer your complaint. I filed a ciomplaint also and i just cant wait until this is over. I will never let them get a hold to my tax refund again!!!

By: keah

keah — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:06 +0000

How long did it actually take for bbb to answer your complaint. I filed a complaint also so wish me luck. I cant wait until this is over.

By: Panther

Panther — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:38:25 +0000

File a complaint with BBB.org..I had the same problem with them posting a deposit. Read about a lot of others going through the same thing and with no explanation. I actually got a explanation and my deposit today…on my way to withdraw then cut op my card. Wish me luck!

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:12:58 +0000

Man the same thing just happened to me. They are big liars. They said they returned my tax refund bt after reading what you guys wrote abot your refunds, i think i bette investigate this a little more further. I am going to contact the irs myslef as soon as they open in thr morning.If they lied, they best believe i have the best lawyer in town!!!

By: blendz

blendz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:13 +0000

^^shoulda went with turbo tax lol

By: Lekeya

Lekeya — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:06:15 +0000

I am very upset with Rush Card. My tax return been sent to my rush card, but rush card is holding my funds, making me send in my drivers license, social security card, and a copy of my 1040. Why should I have to send important information to a debit card company? If I would have known this, the small words dont even say it would be this much trouble getting my money. ” Fast and Easy” yeah right… I have successfully sent this stuff in to them over and over but they keep saying they have not received it. I have confirmation code from the emails and faxes but that still dont help. It is like that commercial “This is Peggy” passing the phone to the same person. I can not believe the big time Russell Simmons is running a scam like this. I wish I would have research before I just got my tax return deposit on this card. Fasle Advertisement, Invasion of Privacy. Any lawyer out there that want to pursue a case against Rush Card, I am on board!

By: rushcard not any good

rushcard not any good — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:12:39 +0000

i have used the rushcard because i could not get a debit or credit card but now having used the card i would rather not have used it at all they have so many hidden fees and the customer service is the worst also they lied about geting the tax refund faster i believe rushcard is taking customers tax refund money they are a scam and you do not recieve your refund within 1o days and when you call the customer service number it hangs up on you and tells you to call back later there is no help there i feel a lawsuit is the answer to get them in line

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:36 +0000

I have been reading your comments (and complaints) about the rush card and I find them very helpful. I am currently looking for a way to send money to my daughter who is moving and needs money for shipping her boxes from where she is now to where I am. She will be using a UPS account set up by my ex and I would like her to have a type of card that I can reload from here (I hope this makes sense). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could do this without spending an arm and an leg on fees?

By: Jmr

Jmr — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:41 +0000

I have good credit, a bank account with a no fee debit card and numerous credit cards. Yet I have a number of these pre. Paid cards. They are GREAT for people that travel overseas (which I do monthly). When you need cash in a foreign country, you almost always lose. If you exchange cash you lose up to 15%, credit cards give a good exchange but charge a fortune to take cash from an ATM. The bank ATM is the best way but all banks put a daily limit on how much cash you can take. By filling a few debit cards you can get cash from an ATM at the sesame exchange that visa/MC charge (around 2%) and your not limited by your bank ATMs daily limit. Even people that travel once a year can make there investment back by using debit cards instead of travelers checks (which are just like cash and you lose that 15% when you exchange them. AND FINALLY, SAM. IM SURPRISED AN UNEDUCATED PC OF TRASH LIKE YOU READS THIS KIND OF THING. WAS IT THE ONLY THING LEFT IN THE DENTISTS OFFICE? You really are a low class pc of crap

By: RICHARD

RICHARD — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:09 +0000

warning!!!!!!!!!! for all those who have rush card,please do yourselves a favor.remove your monies before you are locked from your account.
please do your research on rush card complaints and issues that do not get resolved and how there is no corporate office.no one who speaks English and all the hang ups.you will get no where with rush card and will lose control of all your money.
i screwed up.
i am one of the dumb ones who trusted rush card and now they hold over 6,600+ that they wont give back.only gave me partial.a total of 1080 dollars.

By: RICHARD BRIGHT

RICHARD BRIGHT — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:01:49 +0000

rush card is a scam ! !

By: phil mikrkyn

phil mikrkyn — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:18:13 +0000

just another shitskinn tryin to get as much for free as he can
dont wanna have al sharpton visit u do you

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:47:28 +0000

I like Greendot. Been using them for years. Yes they have a monthly fee, and a reloading fee, but you can control that. I use it for phone and internet purchases. So when I need to use it, I already know that I need to have $4.95 to reload the card (add $) and the monthly fee, that comes every month that you have the card. Once I didnt use the card for 2 months and when I did put money on it, it deducted those two monthly fees. Forgot all about it until I went to pay a bill using the card and they told me I didnt have enought. My bad. But other than that, I like it. Had a Rush Card when it first came out, and I never used it. Didn’t like all the fees associated with using the card. Greendot is way better. I’d deal with the monthly fee and the reload fee any day. Plus Money gram for Rush Card is harder to find. You can buy a reload card from almost any store, and Rite Aid always has reload cards for greendot. Plus you can reload from the internet too using your own debit card. Its not bad at all. I’m not using Rush Card. Too much to pay to use your own money.

By: Nnaul

Nnaul — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:18:02 +0000

I like what Jay has to say and also Randy. The idea behind the Rush Card is for those that for one reason or another can not get a Debit or Credit Card. The “no credit check” and “no checking account required” is great marketing. April 15 is just around the corner and the difference of having a card that your tax refund can be deposited to usually 8 to 15 days or a check in the mail can be anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks is THE number 2 reason. Number one being that your preparer fees can come out of your refund so no money upfront or out of pocket. If you happen to go to one of the national tax firms to have your return done, they rob you and rob you and then rob you some more. In my opinion it is far better to have a card you can get your refund deposited to than get sucked into the one they will provide. Talk about fees. If Rush Card is one of the choices it seems to be no worse fee wise than others. Paypal, I use too but I needed a checking account. Tax refunds, to the best of my knowledge can not be routed to Paypal. (Correct me if I am wrong.) Yes, I prepare taxes as you probably have guessed but I try to look out for my clients and saving them money in every way I can think of. It’s why I started reading comments to see what you might think about this particular Debit card.

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:13:20 +0000

Well to the ass with the potty mouth FU! I use debit cards all the time! The best on the planet is Paypal! I do internet marketing and try that at a local bank. Greendot is another good one but they changed their auto pay, It is free if you do so many transactions or deposit $1000.00 a month. You can even use direct deposit! Great!!
I did try the Rushcard and sorry but compared to Paypal, Greendot and even Achievecard no comparison.
Rushcard is not a good one and below the bottom of the list! My hat is off to Paypal, no hidden fees put in what you want pay what you want and only an ATM charge of $1.00 and if you look you can get it done for nothing! Hey you can even call and talk to a REAL person that you can understand!!!
GO Paypal!

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:43:52 +0000

Cards like these (there are several) are really meant for people who cannot get a bank account, such as those who do not have a birth certificate or social security number. Most people who fall into this category are people who came here from another country and reside in the U.S. These cards also serve as a way for these people to get Tax Returns. Yes, many of these people do pay their taxes, and again, since they do not have a bank account to deposit their refund check from the IRS into, these types of Debit Cards allow them to still access their money. Of course this comes at a fee, but that’s business.

For those of you who are just starting a banking account, or looking for options, instead of going to a large bank like BoA, or Wells Fargo, go to a local Credit Union. They usually offer free checking and savings accounts, with no fees (except the standard overdraft fees). For the younger people who are still students, many of them offer credit cards with a low credit limit to get your credit established.

And to those of you who think the Rush Card is wrong because they are “stealing” money from people, I refer you to the old poker quote of “It’s a sin to let a fool keep his money.” It’s not taking advantage of people. It’s called business. Companies do it to you all the time. Survival of the fittest. If you’re too dumb to realize you’re being robbed or that it’s a bad deal, then you don’t deserve to keep your money. Be smart, do your research, and make wise choices and you won’t have to worry about it.

By: Just Wow

Just Wow — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:23:48 +0000

So many stupid responses using the “N” word that not only reflects your stupidity but also dilutes any credibility of your comments if you even posted any.

RushCard or any debit card or any bank card will charge fees. They are administrative and also meant to make the institution profit for offering this convenience. While bank debit cards are free, if you overdraft, banks/credit unions will charge you a fee for your mistake, whether intentional or not.

My biggest issue with this card is this. Russell Simmons.

Russell Simmons is at the Occupy Wall Street movement pushing the movement against “capitalistic banks” that got the country in the position its in now and RS states that this card is for the Common Man. He rails against banks because their fees yet Rush Card…HIS card…has the same fees if not more. So, instead of your money going to bank institutions where your card is drawn….your money, if you use Rush Card…is going the the First Bank of Russell Simmons and trust…he is BANKING.

So don’t let your money go to The Man. Use Rush Card because now Russell Simmons is…The Man.

So disingenuous. So fake. So blatantly wrong is Russell Simmons.

By: Mercy

Mercy — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:45:31 +0000

The Rush Card is a MAJOR RIP OFF!! EVERY single time you use this card you are charged a $1 fee. You make a $1 purechase, you are charged a $1 fee. Sad, Sad, Sad, that this man would take advantage of people like this!

By: confused

confused — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:11:09 +0000

Im 18. I hav not yet started ne credit. I jus opened a checking account with a bank n I got my debi card n decide to order a rushcard to keep my gas money seperate frm my spending money. If I hav cash on hand I like to spend. Anyway. Is ths a bad idea?? Idk what any of you people above are tlking about. Explain to me retard ass bitch way please.