Open your Ando Spending Account in five steps.
- Go to the provider’s site and follow the steps to apply.
- From the provider site, choose Get Started Now.
- Enter your full name, phone number, email address and password. Select Next.
- Enter your six-digit verification code and hit Next.
- Enter your home address and select Next.
- Follow the prompts to finish setting up your account.
You’ll receive your Ando debit card in the mail within two to nine business days. Once you receive it, use the mobile app or call 844-960-3939 to activate your card.
Eligibility
Open an account when you meet these requirements.
- At least 18 years old
- US citizen or resident
- Valid Social Security number or Tax Identification Number
Required information
Ando will ask for this information when you set up your account.
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Home address
- Social Security number or Tax Identification Number
- Government-issued photo ID number
Your Ando banking account comes with a Visa debit card made of 80% less plastic, plus these benefits.
- Green bank. Ando uses its money for green initiatives that fund clean energy and sustainable agriculture and avoid fossil fuels.
- Minimal fees. There are no monthly or overdrafts fees — Ando declines any purchase that would bring your balance below $0. But non-network ATMs cost $2.95.
- P2P payments. Use Ando’s Pay Friends feature to send and receive money from fellow Ando users.
- Impact Center. This in-app feature lets you calculate your carbon reduction, see a breakdown of how Ando is using your money to fight climate change and connect with friends who also use Ando.
- Optional savings account. As an Ando banking customer, you’ll get access to a free optional savings account that earns 0.16% APY.
As with most online bank accounts, Ando doesn’t accept cash deposits. It also has these potential downsides.
- Maximum account balance. You’re capped at a $50,000 balance in your Ando Spending Account at any one time, which is lower than other banks as most don’t have a limit.
- No paper checks. There’s no mobile deposit feature, which is unusual for most online banks.
- No joint accounts. Ando doesn’t support joint accounts and you can’t request any secondary debit cards.
If you’re looking for an account with a higher balance limit, explore your checking account options.
Ando is a part of the MoneyPass ATM network, which gives you free access to over 34,000 ATMs nationwide. But if you use an ATM outside of this network, you’ll pay $2.95 plus operating fees.
You’ll also pay $2.95 if you withdraw cash over the counter. These fees are pretty standard compared to other banks.
Use this table to see how Ando’s fees, ATM network and deposits compare to other popular checking accounts.
Here are all the ways you can access money in your Ando banking account.
Deposits
- Direct deposits
- P2P transfers
- Linked bank account
- ACH transfer
Withdrawals
- At an ATM
- Cash back at a retailer
- P2P transfer
- Linked bank account
- ACH transfer
Ando customer service operates seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Reach them in two ways:
- Call 844-960-3939
- Send an email to customerservice@andomoney.com
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