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About the Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card for Refund Advance

by TurboTax207 Updated 3 months ago

While completing your taxes with TurboTax, you can apply for Refund Advance with absolutely $0 loan fees and 0% APR. Refund Advance loans may be issued by First Century Bank, N.A. or WebBank, and are deposited into a Credit Karma MoneyTM checking account. 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 MoneyTM.

If you created a Credit Karma MoneyTM 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. Go to creditkarma.com/activate and log in.
  2. Tap or click Activate Card.
  3. If prompted, enter the last 4 digits of the card. Your card number appears on the back of the card.
  4. Enter a 4 digit PIN that will be used to access ATMs and purchases.
  5. Confirm your 4 digit PIN by entering the same number again.
  6. Your card is activated.

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