It’s been a while since the last time I wrote about Bluebird and Serve cards. My own cards were shutdown a few years ago. Now it seems there’s a new round of emails, telling people that their cards have been frozen.
Here’s the text of the email:
We are writing to let you know that we have observed unusual usage patterns on your American Express Serve Account. Because of this, effective immediately, you will no longer be able to add money to your Account.1 We have made this change in accordance with Section 15.d of our Consumer User Agreement, which you can view here.
Please be aware that you still have full access to the funds on your Account and can withdraw them at any time. Any applicable monthly fees continue to apply.
If you would like to close your Account, you may do so online via your Profile page here. Then, scroll down to the Close Account section and click “Close Account.”
If you have any questions or would like to inquire further about this issue, you may write to us at the following address:
American Express
C/O Customer Relations 02-04-40
4315 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84184-0440Thanks,
The American Express Serve Team
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These prepaid cards were a great tool to earn credit card rewards, but many people have long been shutdown. It seems that Amex is still going after those with “unusual usage patterns”.
Does anyone still have a functioning card?
2 thoughts on “Another Round Of BlueBird/Serve Shutdowns”
I was shut down yesterday after surviving the earlier shutdowns. I was loading $3000 – $4000 monthly for a couple of years and shopping, paying bills, and taking out cash. I had neither loaded the card nor taken out cash for the last 3-4 weeks, but only used it for bill pay and store purchases. It was great while it lasted. I may try to get another one next week.
I wad banned long ago. Was just loading and paying bills.