Each Wisely cardholder packet includes a new Wisely card, cardholder agreement, and two blank self-service checks. Self-service checks can be used to withdraw the available balance on your never activated Wisely card. Self-service checks cannot be used when your Wisely card has been activated and is in use.
Before a self-service check can be cashed, it must be authenticated by a Wisely representative. You can do so by calling Wisely customer service at 1.866.313.6901 to authenticate the self-service check and receive a 6-digit authentication number. Write the 6-digit authentication number on the self-service check in the appropriate space.
After the self-service check is authenticated, you may deposit the check in your bank account or cash it for free at any branch of the bank printed on the lower left corner of the check.
Once your card is activated, the checks can no longer be used to cash out the balance on your Wisely card, unless your card has been reported lost or stolen to Wisely.