Frequently Asked Questions
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Hutsy is pre-paid card that comes with a companion application that runs on the Visa network. You are able to use your Hutsy card at all merchants just like you wold a regular credit card. You are able to load your Hutsy account via e-Transfer from your regular bank account, or loading through an existing Visa debit card. We will be working to have a feature to allow your work’s payroll directly deposited into your Hutsy account.
1. $1.00 Inactivity fee: This monthly fee is applied to accounts that have been open for 13 months and inactive for 6 months. “Inactive accounts” are defined as accounts that have not made any transactions or loaded money onto the account. So, just make sure to load your account or make a purchase every 6 months to avoid the charge.
2. Foreign Transaction Fees (FX fees): With a regular Hutsy account, you will be charged 1.5% on non-Canadian transactions made with your Hutsy card.
3. 75¢ Visa Direct Load Fee per transaction (for transactions of or under $300).