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About the Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card for Refund Advance

SOLVEDby TurboTax1156Updated December 18, 2023

While completing your taxes with TurboTax, you can apply for Refund Advance with absolutely $0 loan fees and 0% APR. Refund Advance is provided by First Century Bank, N.A. Member FDIC on a Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card.

The Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card is a Visa debit card that is associated with your Credit Karma Money™ checking account. It can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the US. It can also be used at Allpoint ATMs without any transaction fees.

Learn more about Refund Advance, and get more info on Credit Karma Money.

If you created a Credit Karma Money checking account and have funds available but you’re unable to use your card, visit the Credit Karma Help Center or call Credit Karma toll-free at 888-236-5798.

Before you can start using your new Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card, you'll need to activate it in the Credit Karma app. 

How to get the Credit Karma app

  1. Sign in to your Credit Karma account on a web browser or mobile device.
  2. Download the Credit Karma mobile app using the following links:

How to activate your card on the Credit Karma app

  1. Sign in to the app.
  2. Go to your checking home screen.
  3. Under Debit card status, select Activate card.
  4. Find the card number on the back of your card and enter the last 4 digits.
  5. Create a 4-digit PIN.
  6. Confirm your 4-digit PIN.
  7. Your card is activated.

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