More and more consumers are using prepaid debit cards to receive their tax refunds via direct deposit. These cards are generally referred to as “tax refund cards”. GetDebit.com today released a “Consumers Guide to Tax Refund Cards” which helps consumers better understand how and why tax refund cards should be used.

The Consumers Guide to Tax Refund Cards is available online or as a PDF download and explains why (and when) tax refund cards should be used as well as how to use them.

Tax refund cards help consumers without bank accounts receive their tax refunds more quickly (up to two weeks faster) and securely. The Guide includes the following sections:

Part 1: Why Should I Use a Tax Refund Card?

Part 2: What is a Tax Refund Card?

Part 3: Who Should Use a Tax Refund Card?

Part 4: How to Get a Tax Refund Card.

Part 5: How to Use a Tax Refund Card.

Part 6: Our Recommended Tax Refund Cards.

Part 7: Cards for Independent Tax Preparation Services.

Part 8: Tax Refund Card FAQ.