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You could use this feature as soon as you sign up for Spruce and fund your account. You do not need to wait for your physical debit card.

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SPUCE MOBILE BANKING APP

With this platform, built by H&R Block, you can access your account anywhere, anytime for balance checks on-the-fly, finding ATMs in a flash, and so much more.

Spruce fintech platform is built by H&R Block, which is not a bank. Bank products by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC.

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A spending account is a bank account designed for everyday spending.

Spruce offers the flexibility of accessing your checking account using your debit card through your mobile wallet or the physical card.

Using a spending account can separate your everyday spending from your savings so you can better track your transactions.  

There are even more benefits when you open a Spruce Spending account. You get access to Cash Back Rewards1 through debit card purchases from participating retailers and budget tracking tools to monitor and help you better manage your spending.

You can use either your digital or physical Spruce debit card to shop at online retailers just like you would use it in a physical store. You can also use your card to make online payments for things like bills, utilities, and subscriptions.

As soon as your spending account has been created, you can add money and access your digital Spruce debit card info in the Spruce app or by signing in at www.SpruceMoney.com. You can use your digital debit card for online spending and in stores where digital payments are accepted until your physical card arrives in the mail and is activated.

Spruce Rewards powered by Dosh. Offers vary by user, merchant location and offer period. Check the app for offers. Cash back will be deposited in your Savings Account. See Spruce Rewards powered by Dosh Terms for details.
Early access depends on when payment is submitted. Funds are generally made available when payment instruction is received, which may be earlier than scheduled payment date.
Funds are insured by the FDIC on a pass-through basis, subject to applicable limitations, restrictions, and requirements for such FDIC pass-through insurance, when the funds are received in your account. FDIC insurance only protects when an FDIC-insured institution fails. Spruce and H&R Block are not banks or FDIC-insured institutions, but Pathward® N.A. is an FDIC-insured depository institution.
No fee to withdraw money at Allpoint® ATMs. $3 fee at other ATMs, plus any ATM operator fee.
Credit score is FICO® Score 8 based on Experian data. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO Score than FICO Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. FICO® is a trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation. This is a separate service from your Spruce Spending and Savings accounts, provided by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC.
Courtesy Coverage only available for purchase transactions, ATM withdrawals, and over-the-counter withdrawals using your debit card. It is a discretionary courtesy, not an extension of credit. Requires opt in and $200 in qualifying deposits over prior 35-day period. Negative balances are limited to $20 and must be repaid within 30 days. See Spending Account Agreement for details.
Does not change IRS refund processing speed. Claim is based on making federal refunds available when payment instruction is received, which may be earlier than scheduled payment date. Depends on timing of the IRS’s payment file. Available only for federal refunds. May be changed or discontinued at any time.
Under Mastercard’s Zero Liability Policy, your liability for unauthorized transactions using your Card is $0 if you notify us promptly upon becoming aware of the loss or theft, and you exercise reasonable care in safeguarding your Card from loss, theft, or unauthorized use. These provisions limiting your liability do not apply to debit transactions not processed by Mastercard. Please see the Spruce Spending Account Agreement for additional terms and restrictions that may apply.
Mobile check deposit available after you have deposited at least $200 in the past year and your accounts have been open for 30 days. Click here for full terms and limitations.
Offer from H&R Block. Requires 1) opening of new Spruce Accounts between 1/1/23 and 6/30/23; and 2) $200 in qualifying direct deposits within 45 days of opening. Qualifying direct deposits are ACH credits, including direct deposits (but not tax refunds). Deposits that do not qualify are mobile check deposits, internal transfers, transfers within Spruce from external accounts, or cash transfers. $50 will be deposited within 14 business days after completing all requirements. Spruce Accounts may not be closed or restricted at payout. You are responsible for tax treatment of funds. Limit one per customer. May be modified or discontinued at any time.
This is a separate and optional service provided by Atomic (not Pathward, which provides your Spruce Spending and Savings accounts).
The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 06/13/2025. This rate is variable and can change without notice. Fees may reduce earnings. To start earning interest on your Spruce Savings Account, simply opt in through the Spruce app or at sprucemoney.com.
Standard data charges may apply. Apple Pay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Google Pay is a registered trademark of Google LLC.
Refund Advance loan: This is an optional tax refund-related loan from Pathward®, N.A.; it is not your tax refund. Loans are offered in amounts of $250, $500, $750, $1,250 or $4,000. Approval and loan amount based on expected refund amount, eligibility criteria, and underwriting. If approved, funds will be disbursed as directed to a prepaid card or checking account at Pathward. The loan amount will be deducted from your tax refund, and any remaining balance will be sent to you. Tax returns may be e-filed without applying for this loan. Fees for other optional products or product features may apply. Limited time offer at participating locations. H&R Block Maine License No. FRA2. OBTP#13696-BR.