201, Report:
#1019490
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2013
American Express bluebird American Express blue bird Holding onto my money... Internet
In January I learned the hard way that you're only allowed to take up to $2000 off of the card per month. I was stranded..I called in to Amex bluebird and was to,d..sorry..nothing we can do...I have no family in ny..I had to walk from Harlem to the Bronx because even though my...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Processing (ACH) Companies
202, Report:
#1016398
Posted Date:
Feb 19 2013
American Express Bluebird by American Express unable to use remote deposit of check , Internet
I purchased a bluebird by American Express because it was advertised as allowing remote deposit of checks using a smartphone. Either iPhone or Android were supposed to work.
The first two checks I deposited were accepted after numerous attempts. The third check was declined a numbe...
Entity
Categories: Banks
203, Report:
#1015268
Posted Date:
Feb 16 2013
Bluebird by American Express denied access to my funds , Internet
On 6, 2013, I received and activated a bluebird debit card, issued by American Express. On February 15, 2013, I loaded $100.00 to my card from another debit card using the deposit money feature. I again attempted to load additional funds on February 16, 2013, but was unable. I recei...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
204, Report:
#1010481
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2013
American Express Blue Bird Prepaid Card Gave false advertising about depositing Federal Refunds Internet, Texas
I got the Bluebird Debit card for only one reason. To deposit my Federal Refund on it. It was only after I had filed my taxes that I found out they did not accept any government checks. It even said on the sign at WalMart where I bought the card that The Easy Way To Load Your Income...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
205, Report:
#1014463
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2013
Bluebird American Express Bluebird, American Express. For Soclial Security or SSI You cannot get auto deposit or electronic dep. on this card! Internet
I received a letter from Social Security about 6 months ago saying they were not going to be sending out paper checks anymore, and I had till March 2013 to either get a bank account or a prepaid credit card for auto deposit. I don't have a bank account and can't get one at the momen...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
206, Report:
#1012295
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2013
BLUEBIRD PREPAID CARD AMEX WALMART BLUEBIRD PREPAID CARD IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT MONEY ON THIS CARD - CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE Internet
DO NOT get one of these cards. I have tried to load money onto the card at walmart 5 different times and every time, their system is down. I finally did a transfer of funds from my bank account. (I am trying to pay ONE bill with this card its the only reason I got it and I am g...
Entity
Categories: Financial Services
207, Report:
#1003505
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2013
Bluebird by American Express Blue Bird Missing Direct Deposit - Customer service is useless and seems to intentionally delay any possible action to correct problem Salt Lake City, Utah
About a month ago, my wife opened a Bluebird account and added an additional card for me. We thought this would be a good alternative to our previous accounts as the Bluebird card offered low / no fees for our typical transactions.
After using the card for a few week...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
208, Report:
#1008960
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2013
Bluebird by American Express POOR CUSTOMERSERVICE...TOO MANY ACCOUNT GLITCHES, Internet
I experienced some of THE WORST service ever! There was a glitch on my account that resulted in charge being returned to my card...Yet, NO transaction showed up for it. I just so happen to check my account and saw the amount. At the time, I wasn't too sure about what was going on, b...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
209, Report:
#1007559
Posted Date:
Feb 02 2013
American Express Bluebird Rae Customer Service Manager #74008; Will not release my funds from my direct deposit...leaving me penniless Internet
I began a new job and contacted Bluebird about the routing information for my payroll direct deposit. Never once was I told that there would be a 2 - 3 payroll cycles before any funds would be available. Had I been notified during that call following my concern with my 1st payroll c...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
210, Report:
#1003680
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2013
John Briggs Company name: Mendez Fuel Holding 1 LLC Car Wrap Advert concept: Bluebird Prepaid Debit Card by American Express SCAM!!! Miami, Florida
Beware of this scam! The email comes from John Briggs ([email protected]) or Brian Harvey ([email protected]). Both are scam artists.
The email will be titled: Re:Careerbuilder Job Application.
The email is as follows:
Dear Applicant,
Would you l...
Entity
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
211, Report:
#999452
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2013
Blubird by American Express Almost Cost Me My Paycheck. Internet
I have had the worst experience with this company. When i originally acquired this card i thought it was going to be a great idea considering i don't do well with banks. So when i saw this i thought it was going to be a great alternative to the normal bank. I was wron...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
212, Report:
#998175
Posted Date:
Jan 17 2013
Bluebird by American Express RIPPED OFF HARD EARNED MONEY Palatka, Internet
I went to the ATM at the Walmart tonight to get my money out and the thing printed a receipt saying Declined. Reason: Bank Unavailable. So I called the Customer service hotline, was told, yea, they were experiencing difficulties and updating the system. BUT two minutes later, I went...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
213, Report:
#997450
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2013
AMEX WALMART BLUEBIRD DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING THE AMEX BLUEBIRD DEBIT CARD! Salt Lake City, Utah
The best way to start is to simply say STAY AWAY FROM THIS CARD!!
I applied for this card online, along with my partner and my mother (all from the same address) and received them in about 5 days! I read all about this NEW and 'revolutionary 'check/debit card'. All init...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
214, Report:
#993533
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2013
Bluebird American Express Account Everytime go to access account would be locked. Wanting me to send copy of my social security card to unlock. Ridiculous! I don't go through that much troble for my banking accounts. I have had nothin , Internet
Bluebird American Express Account
Every-time I go to access my account the account would be
locked. Wanting me to send copy of my social security card to unlock.
Ridiculous! I don't go through that much troble for my banking accounts.
I have had nothing but trouble with this a...
Entity
Categories: Financial Services
215, Report:
#977387
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2013
American Express Bluebird American Express, Bluebird Bluebird didn't allow signup, and couldn't help on the phone Internet
In trying to sign up for Bluebird online (without Walmart's card), the system rejected the application, and stated that they were unable to verify information. During a call to the 800#, the representative just recommended to repeat the sign up process.&nbs...
Entity
Categories: Banks
216, Report:
#992756
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2013
American Express Bluebird Wal Mart, Bluebird Says It Does A Lot, But Does Nothing But Cause Grief Internet
I signed up for the card about three weeks ago. The main reason why I decided was because I saw advertising that stated Amex prepaid cards would get the wonderful benefits Amex had to offer. I also needed a card that I am able link other accounts as well as pay bills. Those two need...
Entity
Categories: Banks
217, Report:
#990713
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2013
Bluebird American Express Bluebird Debit Card, American Express Centurion Bank Misleading Advertising Salt Lake City, Utah
I am writing this so that many will not get caught up with this prepaid debit card. The bank that is the controller is NOT FDIC insured. They are a commercial bank with American Express as the major holder. This is why you can not have any government checks directly deposited t...
Entity
Categories: Financial Services
218, Report:
#992142
Posted Date:
Jan 06 2013
Bluebird American Express / walmart Have money in my bluebird account but won't let me access funds to shop for items family needs thought this was a good thing but had nothing but trouble . Held payroll check no Christmas Internet
Have nothing but problems with the new bluebird debit checking alternative offered at Walmart . Have been trying to use service since October , there have been some neglect on the corporate side holding your money sometimes 6 to 8 days . Not letting you use ATM when funds are availa...
Entity
Categories: Banks
219, Report:
#989559
Posted Date:
Jan 02 2013
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BlueBird America Express Card Direct Deposits are never before time. And the reps always want to make it seem like its your Fault. I was told since its New Year's Day. That my money will be in my account maybe Wednesday or Thursday Bluebird.com, Colorado
I call Bluebird 1/1/2013 to see why my direct deposit isn't showing in my account. the rep keep trying to give me set-up information about how direct deposit works.
As I explain to her I know how it works.
she procedures to keep asking when did my place of employment sent...
Entity
Categories: Liars
220, Report:
#986815
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2013
BlueBird American Express Bluebird, Blue Bird, American Express, Amex Money removed from my account , Internet
I deposited $720.00 into my prepaid BlueBird by American Express debit card. I went to the walmart ATM with MoneyPass to withdraw money. Per American Express, I can debit up to $500.00 from an ATM. I first withdrew $300.00, it attempted to charge $301.50 (the...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
221, Report:
#988310
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2012
American Express Bluebird Card Deceptive Marketing Internet
The packaging will not tell you, but if you are obtaining this card for purposes of anything other than cash deposits or payroll (ie if you get government funds, tax refund, or educational funds), don't waste your time. Nowhere in any of their literature does it state that you canno...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
222, Report:
#988485
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2012
American Express Bluebird Card Walmart Stole my money that I deposit on card can't contact anyone Internet
I purchased a Bluebird AMEX card from Walmart to use for my Christmas shopping when I got the paper card I was only able to use it once and spent $22 of the $200 that I deposit on it. I followed the directions and tried several times to register my card on line and...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
223, Report:
#972755
Posted Date:
Dec 28 2012
AMERICAN EXPRESS PREPAID CARD , BLUEBIRD BLUE BIRD PREPAID CARD LIED ABOUT DIRECT DEPOSOT ODGEN, Utah
AMERICAN EXPRESS DOES NOT TELL YOU THAT THEY CAN AND GENERALLY HOLD YOUR DIRECT DEPOSITS UP UNTIL 2:00 PM NOT ALL THE TIME BUT LATE ENOUGH THAT PEOPLE AT MY JOB WERE CASHINBG THEIR PAPER CHECKS AND I AM STILL WAITING. YOU CANT GET CASH BACK AT REGTISTER SO NO...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
224, Report:
#986676
Posted Date:
Dec 25 2012
Bluebird American Express Prepaid Missing Money Internet
Don't get this card; I've never seen a prepaid card where you end up in the negative and no one can give you an answer as to why, I thought that was the point of having a prepaid card so you would not overdraft.
Entity
Categories: Financial Services
225, Report:
#986683
Posted Date:
Dec 25 2012
SERVE VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES, INC. Complete and Utter corporate irresponsiblity St. Petersburg, Florida
I opened a Serve account earlier this year after hearing about a promotional credit that would be applied if I funded my account with a specific amount of money. I opened the account, funded it and waited for my card in the mail. I was skeptical because I already use paypal as my pr...
Entity
Categories: Cash Services