LCO Child Support | August 15, 2019
Tags:  Tribal Child Support Card | Tribal Child Support Program

What Is The smiONE Tribal Child Support Card?

Do you want a secure and cost-effective method to receive your child support payments without needing a bank account? If so, the smiONE Tribal Child Support Card is your answer. This Tribal Child Support Card is a great alternative to bringing cash and paying high check cashing fees. 

The smiONE Tribal Child Support Card is a reloadable card provided by the Bancorp Bank. It offers the convenience of a Visa Prepaid Card. You can withdraw the money from any ATMs that display the Visa brand worldwide.

Why You Need A Tribal Child Support Card

Here are the benefits of owning a Tribal Child Support Card:

• It requires no traditional or current bank account to register.
• It’s convenient. Your child support payments are directly loaded to your card. You can get your child support payment in 1-2 days without going to the bank. This saves you time and effort in going to the bank.
• It’s secure. You don’t need to worry about the money getting stolen or lost. The money will be directly deposited to your Tribal Card account. 
• It helps you monitor your funds. You can check your balance online or through the mobile app all day and all night.

The Features Of The smiONE Tribal Child Support Card

1.  Direct Deposit
You can get your child support payments directly deposited to your Tribal Card. Support payments are usually available on your Tribal Card within two business days after the FSPC accepts the payment.
Other than child support, you can direct other payments deposited to your card. You can deposit your salary, tax refunds, and other payments. Simply fill-up the form on the back of the Tribal Card brochure and give it to your benefits provider or employer.

2.  Card To Card Transfers
This Tribal Card also allows you to conduct card to card transfers. The transfer may only be fulfilled from the primary card to the secondary card. Depending on the terms and conditions, there may be fees, limits, and restrictions applied.

3.  Get Cash Back
You may get a cash back from a merchant when doing a point-of-sale (POS) purchase. Again, terms and conditions apply.

4.  Can Be Used Everywhere
Yes, this Tribal Card be used anywhere that accepts Visa debit cards. Use the tribal card at merchant locations that display the Visa brand. You can also use it by phone, online, and in stores.

5.  Pay Your Bills
No more hassle in paying your regular payments. Simply visit www.smiONEcard.com and you can pay your bills on time. Just provide the payee’s name, the payment amount, and the due date of the payment. 

6.  Add Companion Cards
Add a maximum of five companion cards to your Tribal Card account. 

7.  24/7 Live Customer Service
You can access online or call to manage your Tribal Card account. The website lets you:

• View your account activity
• Acquire a Direct Deposit Forms
• Create email and/or text message alerts for regular balance information
• Pay bills
• Add companion cards
• Conduct card to card transfers
• Request your electronic statement

For inquiries about getting a card, you may call smiONE. You may also call them to check your account activity, change your PIN, report fraud, and report a lost card.

How To Add Money To Your Tribal Card
Your smiONE Tribal Child Support Card acts as a reloadable, prepaid card. For this reason, you can absolutely add other funds to your Tribal Card. Here are four ways to add money to your smiONE Card. 

A.  Direct Deposit
Deposit your salary or other regular payment straight to your smiONE Card. A direct deposit is a secure way to put money on your Tribal account. 

It’s easy to do. Download the Direct Deposit form online and complete the details. Take note: only primary cardholders are entitled to this type of service.

B.  In-Store Reload
Missouri and General Purpose Reloadable (GPR) cardholders can add money at any retail store that accepts Visa ReadyLink. Depending on your Cardholder Agreement, fees may be charged. 

GPR cardholders can also add cash at any retail store that accepts MoneyGram and Western Union. Again, fees may be charged depending on the details of your Cardholder Agreement.

C.  Card-to-Card Transfer
As already mentioned, you can add your family or friends as a secondary cardholder to your smiONE account. To share funds with your secondary cardholder, she/he must be at least 13 years old. This type of transaction can only be initiated by the primary cardholder.

D.  Tax Refund
Another way to add money to your smiONE Card is to deposit your tax refund directly. To do this transaction, you should include the routing number and account number with your tax return.

3 Ways To Get Cash With smiOne Tribal Child Support Card

1.  ATM
You can withdraw the money at any ATM anywhere in the world. Just make sure that the ATM displays the Visa brand.

2.  Cash Back
You may get cashback from a merchant when creating a POS purchase.

3.  Bank
If you can’t find any ATMs near you, you can visit the bank to withdraw some money from your Tribal Card account.

Tips In Managing Your Finances

• Use the www.smiONEcard.com website to minimize or eliminate the fees associated with your Tribal Card. Get your balance information and obtain cash at the time of purchase. You’re only allowed to withdraw only one per card load so check the website to check their Fee Schedule.

 

• Access Visa Practical Money Skills For Life Program to improve your financial management. This online resource offers advanced channels to help people know the basics of personal finance, saving, and budgeting.

Final Thoughts
Getting the smiONE Tribal Child Support Card is truly a cost-effective way of receiving child support payments. You can enjoy the advantages of a prepaid card without the need of an existing bank account. Besides the regular child support payments, you can also use the Tribal Card to pay bills and get cash backs. 

If you want a fast and secure prepaid card, get your own smiONE Tribal Child Support Card today! Contact 1-888-248-8166 and a live agent will answer your inquiries.

LCO Child Support Program
13394 W Trepania Road
Hayward WI 54843
(715) 634-8934
www.lcochildsupport.com

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