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Early federal tax refund⁷

If you deposit your federal refund into your Spruce account, you could get it up to 5 days early.⁷

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Smart tax refund

When you get your refund, we’ll recommend a portion of it to save. The amount you save earns high-yield interest when you opt in.

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HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS RATE

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SAVINGS GOALS

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MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT

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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 05/08/2025. 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.

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Early federal tax refund7

Smart tax refund

Get these mobile banking features with your Spruce Spending and Savings accounts

HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS RATE

Earn interest

SAVINGS GOALS

Set saving goals

MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT

Easily deposit checks

BUDGET TRACKING

Track your spending

EARLY PAYDAY

Get paid early

COURTESY COVERAGE

Cover overdrafts

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Early federal tax refund⁷