Cardholder FAQ: U.S. ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card (Physical)
Greenphire Patient Payments is the industry standard in participant payment automation for global clinical trials. Designed to deliver optimal participant experience and engagement throughout the trial, Greenphire Patient Payments eliminates financial barriers to participation through real-time reimbursement for time, effort and study expenses.
1How do I use the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card?
You may use the card everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted – in stores, online or by phone.
- For in-store transactions, insert the chip card into the terminal and select “credit” or “debit.”
- Debit will require a Personal Identification Number (PIN). See How do I retrieve/change my PIN for my ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card? below for information on that process.
- Get cash back when making a purchase (requires “debit” transaction to be selected & PIN entered).
- Not all stores offer this option; stores may restrict how much cash back can be withdrawn. In addition, the amount withdrawn is subject to the card's daily purchase limits.
- Get cash using an ATM (requires PIN). Note that this may incur a fee (see Are there any fees when using the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card? for more information).
- Get a cash disbursement at a Visa member bank.
- Transfer all available funds from the card account to a registered United States bank account using a card to bank (C2B) transfer; limited to available balance only (see How do I transfer my available balance from the card to my United States bank account?).
See the terms and conditions for “ACH Transfer Out Authorization” on the Greenphire Patient Payments Cardholder Agreement for more information.
Note: All ClinCard Visa Prepaid Cards may be linked to a mobile wallet (i.e., Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) and then used at all merchants that accept Visa contactless payment (see How do I link the ClinCard to my phone or other device?).
2How do I activate the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card?
All cards are automatically activated once your first payment/reimbursement is loaded or when you confirm activation via the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)* by calling 1-866-952-3795. Note that payments can only be loaded by the organization that provided the card.
- Sign the back of the card immediately upon receipt.
- You may now begin using the card in-store, online, or to make purchases by phone; simply select the “credit” payment option.
- Merchants may automatically default a transaction to “debit”; if so, request that the cashier cancel and rerun it as a “credit” transaction.
- Select merchants may no longer give customers using a debit card with a chip the option to change payment type to “credit”; in this case, you will be required to enter a valid PIN to complete the transaction.
- To retrieve your PIN and use the card at an ATM or get cash back with the “debit” function, contact Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795. (See What customer service is available?).
- Always protect your card by keeping it in a safe place. If your card is lost or stolen, immediately contact Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795.
* To verify your identity through the IVRS, you must provide your full 16-digit card number and valid PIN. In order to retrieve/change your PIN, you must follow the IVRS prompts and provide the date of birth associated with your card account.
Note that if you are encountering an issue registering your card, it is possible that your site still needs to assign the card to you. If after a few days, you are still unable to register your card, please contact the site where you obtained the card and verify that the card has been assigned to you with your correct date of birth.
Note that the above information applies to new ClinCard Visa Prepaid Cards only. For information on activating a replacement card, see How do I activate my replacement card? below.
3How do I retrieve/change a PIN for my ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card?
The PIN is the access code to your account for all pinned Point of Sale (POS) purchases and ATM transactions. To retrieve your PIN:
- Call Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795 and follow the prompts through the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
- PIN retrieval or change can also be performed through the ClinCard cardholder website and My ClinCard mobile app (standard message and data rates may apply).
- PIN retrieval or change will require you to enter your 16-digit card number and a valid Date of Birth.
- Memorize the PIN and do not share it with anyone.
4How do I check my available balance?
- Call Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795 and follow the prompts through the IVRS.
- Log in to the ClinCard cardholder website at www.myclincard.mycardplace.com or to the My ClinCard mobile app (see How do I login to the ClinCard cardholder website or My ClinCard mobile app?).
- Standard message and data rates may apply.
- Balance Inquiry at ATM (requires PIN).
- May incur a fee at select out-of-network ATMs (i.e., non-Fifth Third Bank ATMs).
5How do I get cash or check my balance at an ATM?
- Insert your card and enter your PIN.
- Select “Checking” and then “Withdrawal” to get cash out, or “Checking” followed by “Balance Inquiry” to check your balance.
- Enter the amount you wish to withdraw.
- Take your card, cash and receipt.
Please note the following:
- ATM owners may impose an additional “convenience fee” or “surcharge fee” for certain ATM transactions. A sign should be posted at the ATM to indicate any additional fees.
- You will not be charged any additional convenience or surcharge fee at a Fifth Third Bank ATM.
- A Fifth Third Bank ATM refers to an ATM that prominently displays the Fifth Third Bank name and logo.
- If using an out-of-network ATM (non-Fifth Third Bank ATM), be sure to factor in the ATM fees to ensure you have an available balance to cover the withdrawal amount and applicable ATM fees, or the transaction may be declined.
- You may also be charged a fee by the ATM operator even if you do not complete a transaction.
6How do I make an over-the-counter cash withdrawal at a Visa member bank?
- The ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card is accepted at participating Visa member banks (look for a Visa logo on the bank window/entrance or check the bank’s website).
- Ask the teller for a “Visa manual cash disbursement” (also known as a cash advance). You may withdraw up to the full available card balance. Note that over-the-counter cash withdrawals do not incur a card fee.
- Present your signed ClinCard Visa Prepaid Visa Card, a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the details provided when you registered your card and indicate how much you want to withdraw from your available card balance.
- You must know your available balance; tellers are unable to check (see How do I check my available balance?).
- Some banks may require a valid PIN and/or other information associated with the card, e.g., date of birth, to verify cardholder identity.
Note: A ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card must be presented to a participating Visa member bank; the bank will not accept cards using a mobile wallet device.
7Can I use My ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card to make a card to bank (C2B) transfer?
Yes, this service is available for U.S. Visa cardholders. You may make a card to bank transfer from the cardholder website or the mobile app. Note, however, that you cannot make a partial balance transfer. Anytime you perform a card to bank transfer, you must transfer the entire balance available at that time. (You can transfer your entire balance anytime that funds are loaded.)
8How do I transfer my available balance from the card to my United States bank account?
- Log in to the ClinCard cardholder website at www.myclincard.mycardplace.com or the My ClinCard mobile app* (see How do I log into the ClinCard cardholder website or My ClinCard mobile app?).
- For the first transfer, you will need to register a United States bank account (a bank account you own) before initiating a C2B (card to bank) transfer, which requires you to provide the following: (a) Bank Name, (b) Bank Account Number, (c) Bank Routing Number, (d) Account Type, and (e) Account Nickname (an optional way to identify the bank account you have associated).
- Once a United States bank account is registered in the cardholder website or mobile app, the bank account will appear with a “Logged” status, and a zero-dollar test transaction will be initiated to validate the bank account information. If no response error is received, the system will mark the bank account as “Verified,” typically within 1-2 business days.
* Standard message and data rates may apply.
9Are there any fees when using the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card?
There are no fees* for:
- Making online or in-store purchases.
- Cash back withdrawals with in-store purchases.
- Cashing out the card by presenting it to a teller at any Visa member bank.
- Transferring available card balance from the card to a registered United States bank account.
- Calling the automated system for balance inquiries.
- Calling the Customer Service number and speaking to a live agent.
- Adding funds to the card. Note that funds can only be added to the card by the organization that provided the card.
- ATM withdrawals from “In-Network” ATMs.
- “In-Network” refers to Fifth Third Bank ATMs (locations can be found at https://locations.53.com/search.html. Be sure to deselect partner ATMs, since they are not considered "In-Network").
* See terms and conditions in the Cardholder Agreement for additional information.
The following activities will incur a fee* to the balance on your ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card:
- ATM use at out-of-network ATMs (fees vary based on location).
- “Out-of-network” refers to all the ATMs outside of Fifth Third Bank ATMs. This also includes partner ATMs. To search for partner ATMs, see https://locations.53.com/search.html.
- Requesting a paper statement; avoid this fee by viewing an electronic statement on the cardholder website or mobile app.**
- Requesting a replacement card from Customer Service (cardholder website, mobile app**, or live Customer Service).
- Monthly maintenance. This fee is waived unless the card becomes inactive. Card inactivity is defined as no funds being applied to or removed from the cards for an extended period of time (six consecutive months).
* See terms and conditions in the Cardholder Agreement for additional information.
** Standard message and data rates may apply.
10What if the amount of the purchase is more than the balance on the card?
If the payment due is more than the available balance on the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card, be sure to inform the cashier of the designated amount you would like to use. Otherwise, if the transaction is processed for a higher amount than the available balance on the card, it will be declined.
11What should I do if the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card is lost, stolen or expired?
Please take the following action, as appropriate:
- Lost or stolen - If your card is lost/stolen, or you discover unauthorized charges on your card account, immediately call Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795. Customer Service will immediately close the card account to minimize losses, send you a replacement card, and assist you in opening a dispute case, if applicable.
- Expired - If the card has expired, or is due to expire in the next month, please contact Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795. If your current card has not yet expired, it will be automatically inactivated at the time you request a card replacement.
Cards replaced by Customer Service, whether through the cardholder website, mobile app (standard message and data rates may apply) or live Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service, will automatically be replaced with the same card type (physical/virtual) issued by the organization that registered your card.*
Note: If you try to perform a transaction on a card that has been suspended/closed, the transaction will fail. However, if the card replaced is linked to the same cardholder profile as the original card, your available card balance will automatically transfer to the replacement card, and the replacement card number and/or expiration date will automatically be updated against any respective linked device(s).
*A fee for replacement cards may be applicable, please see your fee schedule.
12What is my liability for errors or unauthorized charges?
The ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card has a Zero Liability Policy designed to protect cardholders from unauthorized transactions. With this policy, the cardholder’s liability is limited to zero upon notification form the cardholder of an unauthorized ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card transaction. The policy provides cardholders with added protection from unauthorized transactions provided they:
- Exercise reasonable care in safeguarding their card from any unauthorized use.
- Promptly report any loss or theft of the card to Customer Service.
- Complete the required dispute form and submit to the specified contact for any errors or unauthorized transactions within sixty (60) calendar days after the transaction in question is posted.*
* This is why it is necessary to regularly monitor your card balance and activity by visiting www.myclincard.mycardplace.com, or calling 1-866-952-3795 and following the IVRS prompts for available balance and recent card activity.
13How long will it take for my replacement card to arrive?
A replacement card will typically take between 7-10 business days to arrive.
14How do I activate my replacement card?
Once you receive a replacement card, you will need to call Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795 to activate it. Note that where your original card was embossed with “Valued Cardholder,” your replacement card will be embossed with your name.
15Are there any tips for using the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card?
Yes, please note the following:
- Gas Stations – When paying at the pump, you may encounter an account hold of additional funds, making that held amount unavailable for other purchases; this hold may take days to be removed. Alternatively, you may consider paying inside, where you can specify how much gas you want to purchase.
- Restaurants – Restaurants (including fast food establishments) may verify you have enough in your account for the bill. If applicable, make sure you have enough funds to cover any added tip (20% over the bill total).
- Hotels – A hotel may hold the amount of your estimated bill, making that amount unavailable for other purchases. When you check out, the hold may take days to be removed.
- Auto Rentals – You may use your card as a final payment for a rental car, but a credit card may be necessary to initially reserve a rental car.
- Returns – Store return policies vary. You may receive a credit to your account, a cash refund, or a store credit. A credit to your account may take up to one week to process before it is available for use.
- Card Security – You can reduce your chances of being the victim of fraudulent activity on debit/credit cards by following six simple guidelines to protect your card, account, profile, and sensitive data (see How can I keep the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card secure?).
16What customer service is available?
If you need help at any time, Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-952-3795.
- Secure online assistance in English/Spanish: cardholder website (www.myclincard.mycardplace.com) or the My ClinCard mobile app*. Through the cardholder website or mobile app**, you have access to:
- Balance inquiry
- Transaction history (including downloadable electronic statement)
- Retrieve/change PIN
- Card to bank (C2B) transfer (including registering of a United States bank account)
- Request a card replacement
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Dispute form
- Automated customer service in English/Spanish: Call 1-866-952-3795. With automated customer service through the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)** you can:
- Check your balance
- Check recent transactions
- Find the date and amount of your last payment
- Retrieve/change your PIN
- Activate replacement card (received by mail)
**To verify your identity through the IVRS, you must provide your full 16-digit card number and valid PIN. If you need to retrieve/change your PIN, you can do so by following the prompts and providing a valid date of birth.
- Live customer service in English/Spanish: Call 1-866-952-3795. With live customer service*** you can:
- Report a lost, stolen or expired card
- Report a lost, stolen or damaged device linked to your card
- Ask questions about your card account statement
- Unlock a blocked PIN (after multiple failed attempts)
- Set up your mobile wallet
***To assist you, Customer Service will first have to verify your identity, requiring you to provide a valid name, address, and date of birth associated with the card account.
17How do I log into the ClinCard cardholder website or My ClinCard mobile app?
ClinCard Cardholder Website
- Navigate your web browser to www.myclincard.mycardplace.com.
- If this is your first time accessing this website, enter your full 16-digit card number in the Register Account field, and follow the prompts to create a username and password (requires you to provide your 16-digit card number and date of birth).
- Your password must contain a minimum of 8 characters, including one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one special character.
- Once your account is registered, you are now able to sign in by entering the username and password you previously created.
- View your card balance on the homepage.
My ClinCard Mobile App
The free My ClinCard mobile app is available in the App Store for both iPhone (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play Store).
- Open the App Store app.
- Type “My ClinCard” into the search field.
- Select the free “My ClinCard” app from the search results.
- Follow the prompts on your phone or tablet to download the app and open once the download is complete.
- The first time, enter your full 16-digit card number in the “Register Account” field and follow the prompts to create a username and password (requires you to provide a valid 16-digit card number and date of birth).
- Your password must contain a minimum of eight characters, including one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one special character.
Note: You only need to register your account once – for either the cardholder website OR the mobile app. Once you’ve registered, the same username and password can be used to log in for both.
* If using the My ClinCard mobile app, standard message and data rates may apply.
18What if I am unable to access Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service?
If you are having difficulty getting in touch with Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service and are therefore unable to set/change your PIN, register an account on the website, etc., please immediately contact the organization that initially provided you with the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card. Request that the organization confirm they:
- Entered all your required personal information accurately and completely (e.g., full legal name, home address, and date of birth).
- Assigned the correct card to your cardholder profile in the organization’s Greenphire Patient Payments system.
- Successfully loaded the first payment/reimbursement onto your ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card (thus activating the card).
19How can I keep the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card secure?
Follow these six simple guidelines to protect your new Greenphire Patient Payments account, profile, and sensitive data:
- Getting Started
- Click on the website link (www.myclincard.mycardplace.com) from a private browser.
- Always call the number for Customer Service, which is provided to you by your institution.
- Do not provide sensitive information over the phone unless the call is initiated by you.
- Receiving your Card
- Provide the correct mailing address and contact information for delivery (if a replacement card is required).
- Immediately contact Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service if the card is not received within the specified timeframe.
- Upon receipt, make sure that your card package is sealed and not damaged.
- Accessing your card
- Sign the back of your new card as soon as you receive it.
- Set a new PIN that is easy for you to remember, using the IVRS.
- Create a secure web login and memorize your log in information.
- Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- Make sure you do not use a date or information that can easily be figured out (e.g., date of birth).
- Do not use a sequence of numbers from your card, a sequence of consecutive numbers (e.g., 1234 or 6789), or repeat numbers (e.g., 5555 or 9999).
- Do not write down your PIN anywhere. Memorize it!
- User and Password Protection
- Always use complex passwords for web login, containing alphanumeric and special characters.
- Password must contain eight or more characters (e.g., Qu@ntuM7).
- Securing your Information Over the Internet
- Always use an anti-virus program and turn on automatic system updates.
- Whitelist your desired websites through your system firewall.
- While shopping online, be aware of terms and conditions to avoid recurring charges.
20How do I link the ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card to my phone or other device (mobile wallet setup)?
- Log in to the ClinCard cardholder website (www.myclincard.mycardplace.com) or the My ClinCard mobile app* (see How do I login to the ClinCard cardholder website or My ClinCard Mobile App?) and ensure you have registered your card and have a valid email address on file.
- Download the mobile wallet app* from the Apple Store or Google Play (if not already pre-installed on your device).
- Add your ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card in the mobile wallets* (Apply Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay):
- Go to the “Add Credit/Debit Card” options and tap the “Add Card” button within the app.
- You will be prompted to add the card by manually entering the full 16-digit card number, card expiration date, and CVV Number (or to take a picture of the card).
- The address data associated with the card account is verified at this point, comparing the address linked to the card account vs. the address linked to the mobile wallet account.
- Upon successful entry of card data, you will be required to select the method for the additional verification step. You can choose one of the following verification options, depending on availability:
- One Time Password (OTP) via email (only displays if you have an email address on file for Greenphire Patient Payments) - Upon selection of the “Email” option to get an OTP in email, you will be redirected to another page within the mobile wallet app* where you can enter the OTP. If you provide the correct OTP within the defined time, you will be able to complete the setup of your Greenphire Patient Payments in the mobile wallet.
- Call Center Activation (standard option, always visible) – You can call Greenphire Patient Payments Customer Service at 1-866-952-3795 to speak to a live agent to verify your identity with a list of verification questions (i.e., name, address, and DOB).
In the case of card activation through OTP via email, card activation occurs immediately, and you are sent a success message by email. Typically, you will see the card appear in your mobile wallet ready for use within 24 hours in the case of Call Center Activation.
You can make purchases after successful card activation in the mobile wallet.
*Standard message and data rates may apply.