Getting your tax refund can be a crucial financial moment for many, and accessing those funds quickly and efficiently is a top priority. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service understands this need, and that’s why they continue to partner with American Express Serve to offer a convenient and speedy way for clients to receive and manage their tax refunds. By choosing to load your IRS tax refund onto an American Express Serve Card, you can gain access to your federal refund up to two days earlier than with a standard electronic deposit from the IRS1. This partnership between Jackson Hewitt and serve.com provides a valuable service designed to put your money in your hands faster.
What is American Express Serve?
American Express Serve is more than just a prepaid card; it’s a full-service, reloadable prepaid account designed with modern money management in mind. It offers users a robust platform to manage their finances without the worry of hidden fees or required minimum balances. This makes it an accessible and transparent option for anyone looking for a flexible way to handle their money, especially when receiving a tax refund. For Jackson Hewitt clients, American Express Serve provides a seamless integration with their tax preparation services, making refund access straightforward and beneficial.
Key Benefits of Using Serve.com with Jackson Hewitt for Your Tax Refund
Choosing serve.com through Jackson Hewitt offers several compelling advantages when it comes to receiving your tax refund:
- Faster Access to Your Funds: One of the most significant benefits is the ability to access your federal tax refund up to two days sooner than with traditional direct deposit. This early access can be incredibly helpful for managing bills, making important purchases, or simply having peace of mind.
- Free Direct Deposit of IRS Refunds: Loading your tax refund onto an American Express Serve Card is free, ensuring you receive the full value of your refund without unnecessary charges reducing your funds.
- American Express Serve Benefits: Beyond early refund access, you gain all the standard benefits of an American Express Serve account. This includes tools for budgeting, tracking spending, and managing your money effectively.
- No Hidden Fees & No Minimum Balance: American Express Serve prides itself on transparency. You can manage your money without the worry of unexpected fees eating into your balance, and there’s no requirement to maintain a minimum amount in your account.
Explore the Features of American Express Serve
The American Express Serve Card comes packed with features designed for convenience and accessibility:
- Free ATM Withdrawals: Access your cash without surcharge fees at over 24,000 MoneyPass® ATMs across the nation2. This extensive network ensures you can easily access your funds when you need them.
- Walmart Cash Pickup: For those who prefer cash in hand, you can pick up your tax refund in cash at over 4,500 Walmart® stores nationwide through the Cash Pickup Powered by Ria® service3. This provides a convenient option for accessing your funds while you’re running errands or shopping.
- Mobile Check Cashing: Utilize the Serve Mobile App to cash checks quickly using Mobile Check Capture by Ingo® Money4. This feature allows you to deposit checks remotely, adding funds to your Serve account without needing to visit a physical check-cashing location.
A Smart and Convenient Way to Manage Your Tax Refund
As Stefan Happ, Executive Vice President, Global Prepaid & Alternative Payments at American Express, stated, “We’re excited to continue to team up with Jackson Hewitt to give their clients a smart, fast and convenient way to receive their refund.” This partnership truly aims to simplify the tax refund process, providing Jackson Hewitt clients with a robust financial tool through serve.com.
For more detailed information about American Express Serve and how it can work for you during tax season, visit https://serve.com/jacksonhewitt/. You can also find a local Jackson Hewitt location and explore their range of tax services by visiting www.JacksonHewitt.com.
Disclaimer: Terms and conditions apply to all offers. Please refer to the respective websites for complete details and any applicable fees and limitations.
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1 Faster access compared to standard tax refund electronic deposit and subject to IRS submitting refund information to the bank before release date. IRS may not submit refund information early.
2 Transactions at non-MoneyPass® ATMs have a $3.50 American Express Serve fee. ATM operator fees may also apply. See serve.com/jacksonhewitt/atm for details.
3 The Serve Cash Pickup service is provided by Ria (defined below) pursuant to Ria’s Terms and Conditions and Ria’s Privacy Policy and the Serve Consumer User Agreement and is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Pickup is available in all 50 United States and Puerto Rico. For tax refunds or refund advances that are Direct Deposited to your Account, the daily Cash Pickup limit will be the lesser of (i) $2,900 and (ii) the tax funds amount, until you have withdrawn the tax funds amount (Arizona Accountholders are only eligible for a $900 daily Cash Pickup limit). Otherwise, a $900 daily Cash Pickup limit applies. Per transaction limit of $499.99 applies to withdrawals picked up in Arizona. Fee of $3.49 for each withdrawal up to $500, $6.49 for each withdrawal of $500.01- $900, and $9.49 for each withdrawal of $900.01-$2,900 applies. Other limits and terms and conditions apply. Visit serve.com/jacksonhewitt/cashpickup for complete details.
4 The Mobile Check Capture by Ingo Money service is provided by First Century Bank, N.A. and Ingo Money, Inc., subject to the First Century Bank and Ingo Money Terms and Conditions and the First Century Bank and Ingo Money Privacy Policy. All checks are subject to approval for funding at Ingo Money’s sole discretion. Approval usually takes 3 to 5 minutes but can take up to one hour. Fees apply for approved Money in Minutes transactions funded to your Account. See serve.com/jacksonhewitt/fees for details. Additional terms and conditions and limits are associated with your use of the Mobile Check Capture by Ingo Money service through the Serve Mobile App. See serve.com/jacksonhewitt/legal for details. Data rates may apply.
