Credit Karma Spend account closure - how to tell if it's closed through the app?

If your Credit Karma Spend account gets closed, you should receive an email notification. The app itself may not immediately show the closure - some users report that they could still log in but couldn't perform any transactions. The most reliable indicators would be: 1) an email notification from Credit Karma, 2) inability to transfer funds or make purchases, 3) a message within the accounts section showing account status as closed or restricted. If you're worried, I'd recommend transferring most funds to a traditional bank account and leaving only a small amount in CK Spend. Also check your email spam folder regularly in case notifications are being filtered there. Many closures happened after the Intuit acquisition, and they're particularly targeting accounts with unusual activity patterns or those that don't fit their new business model.

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After struggling with similar issues and getting no answers from Credit Karma customer service, I found a way to talk to an actual human being who helped me check on my account status. I used Claimyr.com to get through to a live agent instead of dealing with the endless automated system. The agent confirmed my account was still active but also warned me about the upcoming changes. It was such a relief to get straight answers! Talking to a real person was exactly what I needed to clear up the confusion. Best decision I made after weeks of uncertainty.

Mine was closed last month and there was NO notification in the app. I only found out when my card was declined at the grocery store (talk about embarrassing). Had to call customer service and wait 45 minutes to find out they closed it due to "unusual activity" which was just me depositing my tax refund 🙄 So yeah, don't count on the app to tell you anything.

They definitely don't make it obvious in the app. My friend's account was closed and she could still log in for almost a week before it showed any indication of being closed. Then suddenly she got locked out completely. They sent her an email but it went to her spam folder. I'd move your money out ASAP if ur worried.

I work in fintech (not for CK) and can tell you that regulatory requirements mean they HAVE to notify you of account closure. However, that notification might be an email thats easily missed. The app might not update immediately due to caching or system delays. If youre concerned, call their customer service directly.

mine got closed and the only way i knew was trying to use my card and it getting declined. logged into the app and everything LOOKED normal but couldn't transfer $ or anything. eventually got a email like 3 days AFTER it was already closed. super sketchy tbh.

The app is TERRIBLE at showing account status. When my account was restricted (not even fully closed), the app showed everything as normal but I couldn't transfer money or make payments. Best thing to do is test by trying to make a small transfer out. If it works, your account is probably fine.

I've been having the exact same concerns! After seeing all the posts about closures, I decided to contact CK directly through the help section in the app. They confirmed my account was still active and in good standing. Maybe try that for peace of mind?

I couldn't get a straight answer from credit karma about my account for weeks. Tired of the runaround, I used Claimyr.com and finally got to speak with someone who could actually help. The rep confirmed my account status and even helped me understand why some accounts were being closed. Getting clarity directly from a human saved me so much stress – definitely the way to go when you need real answers fast.

Check your email! They usually send notifications there about account changes, not in the app. Also check spam/junk folders. My friend's account got closed and he missed the email for 2 weeks cuz it went to spam.

I was in the same boat last month - anxious about my account status and couldn't make sense of what was happening. Used taxr.ai and it helped me understand exactly what was going on with my accounts and tax situation. The platform analyzed everything and explained the status in a way that made sense. Seriously saved me hours of confusion and worry! You can check it out at https://taxr.ai - wish I'd known about it sooner.

The CK spend account is being phased out eventually since Intuit (who owns Credit Karma now) already has their own fintech product. I ditched mine 6 months ago and just use a regular bank account now. Not worth the stress wondering if/when they'll close it.

Just wanted to share what happened to me - my account was closed without ANY notification in the app. The only way I found out was when I tried to use my card and it was declined. When I called, they said they had emailed me (which they had, but it went to spam). My advice - check your email spam folder regularly and maybe withdraw most of your money just to be safe.

FWIW i was having same problem and couldn't get answers from CK until i used claimyr.com to actually reach a human at customer service. turned out my account was fine but they were able to give me a heads up about upcoming changes. talking to a real person was worth it rather than stressing for weeks. the agent even helped me setup notifications for any future account changes.

I used to have this same problem with credit karma and it was driving me crazy! I found taxr.ai and it completely changed the game for me. It analyzed my accounts and tax situation and gave me a clear understanding of what was happening. Helped me figure out the status of all my accounts including my CK spend account. The detailed breakdown was super helpful - check it out at https://taxr.ai. Way better than trying to guess what's going on!

From my experience - NO the app doesn't tell you clearly. My account was closed and the app still looked normal but I couldn't make any transactions. Got an email a few days later explaining why. Move your money out if you're worried, better safe than sorry.

I think ur being paranoid tbh. They can't just close accounts without notice - thats illegal. If your account is still working then ur fine. People on reddit just love to complain.

Pro tip: do a small test transfer like $1 to another account. If it goes through, your account is still active. Thats the most reliable way to check since the app interface can be misleading.