Frequently asked questions
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- ALR
- Benefits
- Eligibility
- Fees
- General
- Gifting
- How it works
- Linking bank accounts
- Opening an account
- Prepaid card
- Qualified expenses
- Successors and Estates
- Tax benefits
- Where can I use the card?
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The ABLE Visa® Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted, both online and in-store.
- Does the card have any fraud protection or security features?
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Yes. Once you receive your ABLE Visa® Card, you can log in and set up customized restrictions on certain spending categories. You can also turn on text message alerts to notify you of a range of activity on your ABLE Visa® Card.*
*Standard text message rates, fees, and charges may apply.
- Help. My card was stolen. How do I cancel my card?
- If your card is lost or stolen, please deactivate the card immediately to protect against fraud and prevent additional transactions. You can deactivate the card online, through the 24/7 automated phone system (1-888-219-9054), or by speaking with their Customer Support team at (1-844-276-4547)... Read more
- I no longer want a card. How can I cancel it?
- If you would like to cancel your card, simply log in to your card administrator dashboard and click the “Account” tab. Then select the green “Permanently close card” button. Alternatively, you can contact ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card support at calable.truelinkfinancial.com/contact. Please do not allow... Read more
- How do I set limits on my ABLE Visa® Card?
- The card administrator can customize where the card can and can’t be used to make purchases, and settings can be adjusted to allow or block categories of spending and even block specific vendors. You can update the settings at any time by logging in to your ABLE Visa® Card administrator dashboard.... Read more
- How can I use the card to track expenses?
- You may obtain your balance information, along with a 60-day history of your account transactions, at no charge here, or by calling 1-888-219-9054. You also have the right to obtain a 60-day written history of account transactions by calling 1-844-276-4547 or by writing True Link Financial, Inc.,... Read more
- How long does it take to put money on the card?
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Moving money to your card is similar to a withdrawal via ACH. It typically takes 2–5 business days for your money to be loaded onto your card.
- Will a credit check be performed when I apply for the card?
- No, a credit check is not required to open an ABLE Visa® Card. However, the federal government does require True Link to verify the identity of each cardholder who opens a Card Account. When a Card account is opened, True Link will ask for the following information to attempt to verify the... Read more
- Can I get cash or use the card at an ATM?
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No, your card cannot be used to get cash or withdraw money from ATMs.
- What happens if I try to spend more than what is on my card?
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If there are not enough funds on the ABLE Visa® Card to cover a purchase, the transaction will simply be declined. There are no overdraft fees.