Important: Government Benefits and Stimulus Information
4 easy ways Walmart MoneyCard can help you quickly access your government stimulus check (also called Economic Impact Payment). Make sure the name and social security number on file with the IRS matches what’s on your Walmart MoneyCard account exactly.
1) Need to open a bank account to receive government benefits FAST? Open an account to get an account number instantly and you can access your funds with early direct deposit of government benefits such as SSA, SSI or Unemployment. Click on "Direct Deposit" tab to find out how to direct deposit your government benefits.
Timing for early direct deposit depends on deposit verification and when receive notice from your benefits provider and may vary from pay period to pay period. Government stimulus payments are not eligible for early direct deposit.
2) Expecting a stimulus payment? If you deposited your 2019 tax refund to your Walmart MoneyCard account, no action required. Sign up for Account Alerts to be notified of your incoming deposit.
3) Do you have to file your 2019 tax return and need to add your direct deposit information to the IRS Get My Payment portal? Text "DD" to 37267 or log in to your account. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.
4) Have more questions? See our FAQ’s below. Or check your eligibility for the government stimulus here.
Please note that Walmart MoneyCard or Green Dot Bank does not have any information regarding your stimulus payment status or eligibility. Information regarding the government stimulus payment on this page is based upon information provided by IRS.gov and we will make our best efforts to keep this information timely.
Find out more about access to government
benefits and stimulus payments!
Access your Green Dot bank account and routing number by logging in to your account online or the app.
Or open an account to receive a bank account number instantly!
Do you need to file your 2019 tax return to receive a stimulus payment?
Fill out the form here and add your Walmart MoneyCard account and routing number.
Do you need FAST access to government benefits or payroll?
You could get paid early by direct depositing your government benefits, such as SSA, SSI or Unemployment, or payroll to your Walmart MoneyCard account. Find more info about ASAP Direct Deposit™.
Timing for early direct deposit depends on deposit verification and when receive notice from your benefits provider and may vary from pay period to pay period. Government stimulus payments are not eligible for early direct deposit.
If you are expecting a government or payroll paper check, click on "Deposit Check" tab to find out how to cash or deposit a check to your account.
Expecting a stimulus payment and haven't received it yet?
To check the status of your payment with the IRS, visit the Get My Payment portal. Walmart MoneyCard customers with their 2019 direct deposit information on file will automatically receive a government stimulus payment to the same account. If you are expecting a paper check, click on “Deposit Check” tab to find out how to cash or deposit a check to your account.
Misplaced your card and need to report it lost or stolen? *
You can order a new card by logging into your account at Walmartmoneycard.com and going to Account Management, My card, Report lost/stolen.
Need to get alerts for your deposit?
Log in to your account and activate Account Alerts or with the mobile app.
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Important FAQ's
Below are important FAQ's that will be useful regarding government benefits and stimulus payment Information.
For more info please visit IRS.gov.
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Yes! The IRS would use your Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 to determine whether or not you are eligible for a stimulus check. This pertains to senior citizens, Social Security recipients and railroad retirees. If you fall into one of these categories, you will be getting a $1,200 per person. Since the IRS doesn’t have information regarding dependents, no additional funds would be allocated.
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Your AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) can be found for 2019 on:
- - Line 8b of Form 1040
- - Line 8b of From 1040-SR
Or if you have not filed 2019 taxes yet your 2018 AGI can be found on:
- - Line 7 of Form 1040
- - Line 35 of Form 1040NR
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Please visit here for details. Green Dot has no information regarding the amount of your payment.
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You can order a new card by logging into your account at Walmartmoneycard.com and going to Account Management, My card, Report lost/stolen.
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No. The stimulus checks will not be taxable income.
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Green Dot will make your deposit available as soon as possible. Stimulus payments are not eligible for early direct deposit. Please visit IRS.gov for more information about your payment status. For security reasons, the IRS plans to mail a letter about the economic impact payment to the taxpayer’s last known address within 15 days after the payment is paid. The letter will provide information on how the payment was made and how to report any failure to receive the payment. If a taxpayer is unsure they’re receiving a legitimate letter, the IRS urges taxpayers to visit IRS.gov first to protect against scam artists.
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Those who filed taxes in 2019 or 2018 with and AGI of up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will be eligible to receive the full payment. Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and up to $500 for each qualifying child.
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You can find more info here about our ASAP Direct Deposit™program. Also click on the "Direct Deposit" tab here for some helpful FAQ’s regarding direct deposit.
Timing for early direct deposit depends on deposit verification and when receive notice from your benefits provider and may vary from pay period to pay period. Government stimulus payments are not eligible for early direct deposit.
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This depends. If you are an independent on your most recently filed tax returns, you would be eligible for a stimulus check. If someone claimed you as a dependent on their tax returns, you would not be eligible.
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If the IRS attempts to deposit a check to a closed account, the deposit will be rejected and returned to the IRS.Please visit IRS.gov for more information about your payment status.
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Visit IRS.gov to find out the status of your stimulus check.
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