Loading your prepaid debit card can be a hassle. Luckily, major prepaid card companies such as CashApp, Chime, and Green Dot cards have partnered up with Dollar General to make adding (load) money (cash or card-to-card) easier, more convenient, and quicker. Consumers can continue normal check-outs in store or stop by to load their card(s).
Does Dollar General load CashApp, Chime, and Green Dot cards?
Dollar General helps all cardholders with the mentioned cards by loading their cards. Although these are different services, Dollar General will load all the cards similarly. Some fees may apply for other cards, starting at a minimum of $0.25 per transaction. Loading limits may also use and are also based on the card type. All cards, CashApp, Chime, and Green Dot is eligible to be load in Dollar General. Cards must be activated and set with a four-digit PIN before being assisted in-store.
Dollar General does not assist with activating or registering a four-digit PIN to any card type. Also, as a reminder, card users are advised not to share their PIN with any Dollar General store employee or customers for privacy and protection. Dollar General is not responsible or involved in loss prevention related to the gain of personal information obtained directly from the card user. Suppose personal information (PIN or card) is lost while in a Dollar General store. It must be immediately reported to the Store Management. The card must be closed by the card owner to prevent unauthorized transactions.
Additional fees are expected in-store to load or reload funds. Prices typically range from 0.30 to roughly just under $5.00. Each transaction to load money will incur the set fee of the card type. For example, if a customer wants to load amounts in separate transactions, they must pay the loading fee for each transaction. The fee may be taken from the debit amount or paid separately using cash or another card.
For example, if a customer would like to load $20.00 and there is a loading fee of $3.50, they must have a total of $3.50 available on their card to pay the fee, OR the fee may be deducted from the card/cash amount that is being added. They will be $16.50. Card users may ask the cashier about fees before making the transaction.
How to Load/Reload your card?
To reload your Chime, GreenDot, or CashApp cards at Dollar General, follow the steps below:
- Locate your nearest Dollar General store.
- Download the Dollar General app on your phone and use your zip code to locate the store in your area
- All cards offer app services to Android users in the Play Store
- All cards offer app services to iPhone users in the AppStore
- Download the Dollar General app on your phone and use your zip code to locate the store in your area
- Proceed to the cashier and request to reload your card
- A representative must process the transaction through their terminal.
- Provide the cashier with the amount you’d like to reload
- You may use the exact cash, including the fee
- You may use another debit or credit card
- Swipe or insert your card into the card reader
- Enter your PIN if necessary
- Take Receipt
- Check your card balance
As a reminder, not all Dollar General stores are eligible to reload your card. Stores that participate in assisting cardholders are located using the Dollar General app or website dollargeneral.com. Transactions made on separate card types must be made in separate transactions at in-store terminals. Separate fees may apply. Dollar General is pleased to partner with Chime, CashApp, and GreenDot to provide a more convenient and easy reloading process.
Card users are responsible for obtaining receipts for all transactions, especially when loading and reloading their cards. The receipt is proof of the transaction that includes the type of card, date of the transaction, the amount of the transaction, and the store details (location, number, manager, etc.) Receipts may be kept as copies or proof of transaction in the event of:
- Error with withdrawal at the terminal
- Error with first time load at the terminal
- Error with reloading via card or cash at the terminal
- Error with terminal during the loading process
- Missing funds from card balance within 24 hours of transaction(s)
Conclusion
In conclusion, Dollar General remains one of the best resources for assistance with loading or reloading CashApp, Chime, and Green Dot cards. Yes, it is possible to load your card once it’s activated but keep in mind that a fee may apply. Ask one of their friendly cashiers or employees to help you at the register. Do not forget to take your cash and receipt if you have any problems. Your funds are typically loaded immediately for you to use; however, save your receipt if you may need to return for further help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the nearest store load CashApp, Chime, and GreenDot cards?
A: Verify the store can assist by using the Dollar General App or dollargeneral.com. If a store in the area is located, it may be eligible to load the card types. Do not check individual services such as Chime, CashApp, and GreenDot: All card types are eligible to use Dollar General’s loading services. However, not all Dollar General stores participate.
Q: How much money can I add to my card in-store?
A: Amounts may vary per card type.
Q: How do I know when my money is added?
A: There are a few ways to verify the money has been added. Consumers may check their receipt and see the total card balance at the bottom of the receipt with the last four card numbers. Secondly, consumers may receive a text message or alert from their card’s app (Chime App, CashApp App, or Green Dot Banking Service App). Lastly, consumers may call the number on the back of their card, enter their PIN, and check their balances and transactions. If successful, the load/reload will be a recent transaction.
Q: Can I get a refund if I added too much?
A: Cashapp, Chime, and Green Dot cards can be used to purchase at Dollar General locations. If too much money is added, the card user must make a transaction and request cashback to withdraw additional funds. Users may not make withdrawal-only transactions; however, can make deposit-only transactions to load or reload their cards.
Q: How long does it take for the money to go onto my card?
A: Immediately. In some cases, transactions can take up to 24 hours to appear in your card’s balance. If a transaction does not appear after the initial 24 hours of it being loaded, please make sure to call the customer service number on the back of the corresponding card with your receipt in hand.
