Tax Refund | Direct Deposit for Faster Tax Refund

Need info for your tax forms now?

We'll text it to you

Enter your Walmart MoneyCard card number and mobile number here. We'll send you a text to verify your phone number. Once you confirm, we'll text your Direct Deposit info for your tax forms.

By entering my mobile phone number, I verify that the number provided is my mobile number. I consent to receive automated calls and text messages by or on behalf of Green Dot Bank at this number including messages about my account, no more than one marketing message per day, and information requests on my account. I understand and agree that I do not need to sign up for text messages in order to use the card. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to cancel.

Don't have a mobile phone number? Log in to get your Direct Deposit info. If you have a new card, be sure to register it before your tax refund arrives.

The smart way to a fast tax refund

Ready, set, do your taxes!

Get a Walmart MoneyCard

Get a card now or purchase a card in store. Find a location near you.

Get Direct Deposit Info

Follow the instructions on this page to have your routing and Direct Deposit numbers texted to you.

File your tax return

When you file your return, enter your routing and account numbers in the refund section of the tax form, and choose "Checking" as the account type.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I direct deposit my tax refund to a Walmart MoneyCard?

Direct deposit is a FREE and easy way to receive your tax refund faster than a paper check! Avoid waiting by the mailbox, making extra trips, and paying extra fees just so you can cash or deposit your tax refund. Best of all, receiving your tax refund through direct deposit means the money is automatically loaded to your card so that you can access and use the funds from your refund.

How can I get my tax refund direct deposited to my Walmart MoneyCard card?

All you have to do to receive your tax refund on your Walmart MoneyCard is:

Get your routing and direct deposit account number here.
Use this information when asked for your routing and direct deposit account number.
When asked for Green Dot's bank routing number, use the following: 124303120
For tax refund purposes, be sure to mark the box labeled "checking" for the type of account.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy getting your tax refund faster than a paper check!

How do I check the status of my tax refund?

We do not have the status of your tax refund. However, you can get an update on the status of your refund through the IRS by:

Visiting www.irs.gov/refunds and going to "Where's My Refund."
Downloading the IRS2Go App for your mobile device.
Calling the IRS Refund Hotline at (800) 829-1954.

For more info on tax refunds, visit www.irs.gov/refunds.

For information about your state refund, contact your state government agency.

Can I receive tax refunds for other people to my card?

No, the tax deposit must be in the name of the cardholder.

In accordance with IRS guidelines, you may direct your refund to your card, but cannot direct your refund to someone else's card. If we receive a tax refund intended for someone other than the cardholder, the refund will be rejected, your card may be blocked, and the money may be returned to the IRS.

For more info on tax refunds, visit www.irs.gov/refunds.

If I direct deposit my tax refund, can I withdraw or spend it all at once?

The maximum you can withdraw at an ATM is $500 per day and the daily spend limit is $3,000 per day.

Fees may apply. Daily withdrawal and cash limits apply. Please see your Cardholder Agreement for more information.

Is there a limit on how much I can direct deposit onto my card?

The maximum balance you can have on your card at any time is $10,000.

See your Cardholder Agreement for more information.

How do I find the routing number and Direct Deposit account number for my Walmart MoneyCard?