Funds for the GiveDirectly program, in partnership with GiveCard and Propel, will be distributed on Monday, November 9th if you enroll by Wednesday, November 4th. You’ll receive an email from mailing@givecard.io when your payment is on the way. Notification your funds are ready will only be sent by email, your funds will not appear in your Propel app. In the meantime, follow the instructions below for your chosen payment method. If you chose a virtual card, activate it now so you can use your funds as soon as they are added. If you chose a physical card, activate it once it arrives.

You selected to receive a physical debit card.

We will mail your card after you complete enrollment. It should arrive at your address within 3 weeks. When your card arrives, go to givecard.com/activate and follow the instructions to activate your card. Please be sure to search for emails from mailing@givecard.io and check your spam box if you are having trouble making an account.

Please note that you can use your card to buy things in stores or online. You cannot put money from this program into a bank account with this card.

If your physical card has not arrived by December 1, or if you need help creating your account or activating your card, email GiveCard Support at support@givecard.io or call 908-529-0955.

You selected to receive a virtual debit card.

When your virtual card is issued, you’ll receive an email from mailing@givecard.io. Click the link in the email to activate your card. You can use your virtual card for online purchases or add it to your digital wallet (Apple Pay / Google Pay). If you have not received your virtual card email by November 11, check your spam or junk folder and search your inbox for mailing@givecard.io. If you still cannot find it, please contact GiveCard Support via email support@givecard.io or call 908-529-0955.

A virtual card is a digital prepaid debit card that exists only online.
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It has a card number, expiration date, and security code, but no plastic. You can use it online and, if supported by your phone, using tap-to-pay in-store with Apple Pay or Google Wallet. It spends like a regular prepaid debit card up to the available balance. This is not an EBT card.
Once you have completed the activation process, you will have access to the funds. You cannot put funds from this program into a bank account with this card or transfer it to another card.
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To add your card to a digital wallet, refer to the “How to add my card to Apple Pay/Google Wallet?” section.

You can use your virtual card to make purchases in-person in any store that accepts tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Wallet or online. You cannot put funds from this program into a bank account or transfer funds to another card with this card or use it at an ATM.

Please contact GiveCard support at support@givecard.io to find out which payment method you chose.

Creating an account gives you access to important features like checking your balance, viewing transaction history, setting up email alerts, and unlocking your card.

For security, all cards are unactivated when issued. You must activate your card before using it to make purchases. Here is how:

1. Open the activation page. Scan the QR code on your card mailer, or go to givecard.com/activate. Enter your 10-digit Card ID — you'll find it on your mailer and on the back of your card (for example: GIVEW3M7SG). Then tap Continue.
2. Enter the last 4 digits of your card. These are the last 4 digits of the 16-digit number on the back of your card. Then tap Verify card.
3. Review your program details. You'll see a page with information about your program. Tap Continue.
4. Verify it's you. Enter the email address you used when you signed up for the program, then tap Verify.
5. (Optional) Create an account. Set up a GiveCard account to manage your card and check your balance anytime.
6. You're all set! Your card is now activated and ready to use.

Apple Pay
1. Prepare your iPhone. Make sure Face ID/Touch ID is set up (Settings → Face ID & Passcode / Touch ID & Passcode).
2. Add your GiveCard to Apple Wallet. Open the Wallet app → tap the “+” at the top corner of the screen → debit card.
3. Scan the card or enter details manually.
4. Complete the verification steps. A text or email will be sent to you according to the verification method you selected in this step.

Using Apple Pay in Physical Stores
1. Face ID devices: Double-click the side button, authenticate with Face ID, select your GiveCard then hold the top of the iPhone near the reader.
2. Touch ID devices: Rest your finger on Touch ID, then hold the top of the iPhone near the reader.
3. Wait for the Done checkmark and follow any terminal prompts (PIN, signature, etc., if requested).

Google Wallet
1. Turn on NFC. Open Settings → search “NFC” → toggle NFC on.
2. Add your GiveCard to Google Wallet. Open Google Wallet → tap “+ Add to Wallet” → Payment card.
3. Scan the card or enter details manually. Follow any verification prompts (if shown).

Using Google Wallet in physical stores
1. Open your phone and unlock it.
2. Open the Google Wallet app and select your GiveCard.
3. Hold the back of your phone near the contactless reader.
4. Wait for the checkmark/beep and follow any on-screen terminal prompts (e.g., enter PIN or select account type if asked).

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