Load using Green Dot

• 1). Go to any retailer that sells Green Dot cards. Locations can be found by going to the Green Dot website and entering the desired ZIP code: A list of retailers will appear.
  
  
• 2). Give the Green Dot card to the cashier and state how much is to be loaded. A $4.95 service fee is also required to purchase a Green Dot card. Give the money to the cashier.
  
  
• 3). Call the number on the back of the card or go to the website to load the money onto the Emerald card.
  
  
• 4). Enter the Green Dot number, either when prompted over the phone or on the website.
  
  
• 5). Enter the number of the Emerald card as well as the expiration date and the security number located on the back of the card. Click "Submit." A conformation will appear with the card number as well as the amount that was deposited onto the card.
  
  

Load Using Western Union

• 1). Go to the nearest Western Union retailer, which can be found on the Western Union website by entering the appropriate ZIP code for a list of close locations.
  
  
• 2). Enter the required information on the gray prepaid services form located on the Western Union counter.
  
  
• 3). Give the filled out, gray pre-paid services form as well as the $3.95 service fee plus the amount to be deposited to the cashier. The money will be available on the account within a few minutes.
  
  

Load Usng Money Gram

• 1). Go to the nearest Money Gram retailer. This can be found through the retailer location function on the website.
  
  
• 2). Give the cashier reference number "4941."
  
  
• 3). Give the cashier the company name "Emerald Card," the city "Kansas City" and the state "MO."
  
  
• 4). Provide the cashier the Emerald Card number and give her the cash to be loaded as well as $3.95 service fee. The cashier will provide a reference number, which you can call to verify that the funds have been successfully transferred.