Why should I enroll in the MINI Card Center?
Enrolling in the MINI Card Center will give you access to your account 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You'll be able to check your balance, view statement summaries, see recent transactions before they appear on your statement, set up one-time and recurring online payments, download transactions, set Email Alerts and more! It's an easy way to manage your MINI Card account.
How do I enroll in the MINI Card Center?
Enrolling is easy. From the Log In screen, click on the Enroll button located below the User Name and Password input area. Required information includes your first, middle initial and last name (as they appear on your card), your MINI card number and expiration date, your social security number, your mother's maiden name, your email address and the CVV number located on the back of your card. You will also need to choose a User Name and Password.
Is a Cell Phone Number required to Enroll?
No. Providing your cell phone number is optional, but highly recommended.
What is a CVV/CVC Number?
CVV/CVC is an anti-fraud security feature to help verify that you are in possession of your credit card. The three-digit CVV/CVC number is printed on the signature panel on the back of the card.
What are the requirements for choosing a Username and Password?
The requirements for User Names and Passwords are as follows: User Names must be between eight (8) and twenty (20) characters long and cannot contain special characters such as *(){,.<@#$% or spaces. Passwords must be between eight (8) and twenty (20) characters long and must contain at least one letter and one number. In addition, passwords cannot be the same as the User Name.
What are good guidelines for creating and using Passwords?
Some guidelines for creating a password are:
Why can't I Log In?
First, check to make sure you are using the correct User Name and Password. Remember, User Names are between eight (8) and twenty (20) characters long and do not contain spaces or special characters. Passwords must be between eight (8) and twenty (20) characters long and must contain at least one letter and one number.
Why should I enroll in the MINI Card Center?
Enrolling in the MINI Card Center will give you free access to your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You'll be able to check your balance, view statements, see recent transactions before they appear on your statement, set up one-time and recurring payments, download transactions, set Email Alerts and more! It's an easy way to manage your MINI account.
How do I enroll in the MINI Card Center?
Enrolling is easy. From the Log In screen, click on the Enroll button located below the User Name and Password input area. Required information includes your first, middle initial and last name (as they appear on your card), your MINI card number and expiration date, your social security number, your mother's maiden name, your email address and the CVV number located on the back of your card. You will also need to choose a User Name and Password.
What if I forget my User Name or Password?
If you forget your Password, please click the Forgot Password? link on the Log In screen. If you forget your User Name, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-469-6464.
What are the minimum browser requirements to use MINI Card Center?
The minimum browser requirements to use the MINI Card Center are Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome 43, Safari 8 and Mozilla Firefox 38 or higher versions.
Who can I contact for further assistance?
If you have questions, please call Customer Service at 1-866-469-6464.
Can I activate my new card in the MINI Card Center?
Yes. You can access the Online Account Activation page by clicking the Activate Your Credit Card link from the home page.
What do I need to provide in order to activate my new card on in the MINI Card Center?
You need to provide your Account Number, First Name, Middle Initial and Last Name as they appear on the card, last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, Expiration Date and CVC/CVV Number on your new card and your birth date.
Do I have to accept the Terms and Conditions in order to use the MINI Card Center?
Yes. If you want to use the MINI Card Center to manage your account online, you must agree to the Terms and Conditions set forth on the site.
What information is on the Account Summary page?
Account Summary shows you a current summary of your MINI Card account information including: Account Balance; Credit Available; Cash Advance; Credit Limit; Minimum Payment Due; Payment Due Date; Last Payment Amount; Dispute information; and Recent Transaction information.
I have an Account Notification. What is this?
When you have an Account Notification, it means that an automated message has been sent regarding your account. To view the received message, just click on the link "Account Notification".
How recent are the Recent Transactions?
Recent transactions are transactions that have posted to your account after your last statement closing date, but before the date and time shown on the Account Summary page. Select View Recent Transactions to see transactions sorted by transaction date. To hide your recent transactions, select Hide Recent Transactions.
What is Switch to Category View?
All transactions are assigned a standard expense category as set forth by Visa and MasterCard (i.e. Auto Related, Travel, Clothing, etc.) based on the merchant. Most financial management software can sort your transactions based on the expense category. When you select Switch to Category View, your transactions will be grouped by these categories. To switch back, please choose Switch to Normal View from the Statements page.
What information is shown on the Transaction Detail page?
This page displays detailed information about a transaction you selected from your Account Summary page, the Statement Summaries page or a Search Transactions results page. The information includes: a description of the transaction (which is usually the name of the merchant where the transaction took place); the date the transaction was made; a reference number that uniquely identifies the transaction; the location where the transaction was made; the amount of the transaction; the expense category of the transaction; and any personal memo information you may have entered about the transaction.
How do I download transactions?
To download transactions, select a format from Download Transactions. You can download transactions to your computer to use with personal financial management software, spreadsheet or database programs.
Downloaded transaction files will not automatically be imported into your software. First, save the file. Then, import it through your software application. If you are not sure how to do this, check your software's help files.
What format should I use to download transactions?
The format you should choose depends on the software you are using. For example, .CSV (comma-separated text) or .DAT (tab-separated text) should be chosen if you are using Microsoft® Excel or other spreadsheet or database programs. Check your software's help files to see which format will work best.
What are the descriptions for the fields on the Account Summary page?
They are:
How does Search Transactions work?
Search Transactions uses criteria you select to search your account history and display transactions that match. You can search for transactions based on: transaction type (purchase/debit, credit, payment); merchant store description (using all or part of a merchant name); expense category (select the category from the drop-down box); transaction memo (using all or part of a memo you entered on the Transaction Detail page); amount of transaction (select equal to, less than, or greater than and enter a dollar amount.); and posted since (select a month and year to be used as a start date for your search.)
Can I select more than one search criteria?
Yes, but remember that search criteria are combined. If you choose more than one, all of the criteria must be met in order for the transaction to be found and displayed.
If you are getting too many transactions on your results page, try using more specific criteria to shorten your results. If you are not finding the transactions you want, start with a very general search and then add more specific criteria to narrow it down. Please remember that you can only search transactions for the online statements that are available. You can see which months are available to search by going to Statements.
What if I need more information about my search results?
You can click on the Merchant or Purchase Description of any transaction on the results page to display more details about the transaction.
What are Saved Searches?
When you display your search results, you can assign a unique name to the search criteria you used and select Save. The name you entered is displayed on the main Search Transactions page. To run the search again, just click on the name from the Search Transaction main page.
When you save a search, you save only the search criteria - not the results. The next time you run that saved search, any additional transactions that meet your chosen criteria will also be displayed on the results page.
How does Search Transactions differ from Reports?
Search Transactions displays a list of individual transactions that meet your criteria. A report displays a summary of transactions (in text or graph format) that fit the report criteria.
What information is shown on the Online Statement Summary page?
When you select Online Statement Summary from the Account Information menu, you will be presented with your most current monthly statement summary. This statement summary is for informational purposes only. It is not a copy or replacement of the paper Periodic Statement (monthly account billing statement) we are required by law to mail to you. For complete statement information and important disclosures, please see your paper Periodic Statement. If you have questions about your Online Statement Summary information, please contact MINI Card Center at 1-866-469-6464.
How can I view my previous Online Statement Summaries?
On the Online Statement Summary page, a drop-down box showing Previous Online Statement Summaries is displayed on the screen. Select the statement closing date you wish to view from the drop down box.
What is Switch to Category View?
All transactions are assigned a standard expense category (i.e. Auto Related, Travel, Clothing, etc.). Most financial management software can sort your transactions based on the expense category. When you select Switch to Category View, your transactions will be grouped by these categories. To switch back, please choose Switch to Normal View from the Statement Summary page.
How can I find detailed information about my transactions?
While viewing online statement summaries, click on the Merchant or Purchase Description of the transaction you'd like more detail about. You will then be presented with additional merchant information, the transaction and posting date, the transaction reference number, the assigned expense category, and the transaction amount. From this page, you can also change the assigned expense category and add or change the account memo.
How is my Online Statement Summary different than my Account Summary?
Your Account Summary will show new account information that posted after your last statement closing date. On Online Statement Summary, you only see transactions for the specific statement cycle selected.
What are the field descriptions of the data available on my Online Statement?
The field descriptions are:
What kinds of reports are provided?
The MINI Card Center provides six reports: A Full Expense Report, the Top Ten Expense Categories, the Transactions by Expense Category report, the Transactions by Month report, the Top Ten Purchase Transactions report and the Top Ten Merchants report. Just select which report you'd like to see, choose the beginning and end date for which you'd like to see the information and select either Summary or Chart report format. The Summary will list detail, while Chart will show the information in a graphical chart format.
What are Saved Reports?
When you display report results, you can enter a unique name for the report and select Save. This saves the report for future reference and displays the name on the main Reports page, allowing you to re-run the report at any time. You can delete any saved report by selecting the Delete link next to its name.
How do Expense Reports differ from Search Transactions?
Reports show summaries of account activity, while Search Transactions displays lists of individual transactions that meet your search criteria.
What are the Payment Services?
The Payment Services enables you to schedule, view, edit and cancel one-time and recurring online payments toward your balance.
How does the Payment Services work?
The Payment Services pass your online payment and bank information over a secured Internet connection to a secured server. After verification, your online payment information is sent electronically to your bank on the Payment Date you specify.
What must I do to use the Payment Services?
Prior to scheduling your first online payment through the Payment Services, you will need to accept the Online Payment Terms and Conditions electronically and agree to basic online payment terms and conditions. When you use the Payment Services, you must set up one or more Payment Accounts (checking or savings) from which your online payments will be paid.
Do I need to have a valid email address to use the Payment Services?
Yes. A valid email address is required to use the Payment Services. Please make sure that your email address, as displayed on the top of each page, is correct. If it is not, please select the Update Contact Information from the Account Services Menu.
Do I have to accept the Online Payment Terms and Conditions to use the Payment Services?
Yes. Please read the Online Payment Terms and Conditions page carefully to understand the Terms and Conditions that apply to your use of the Payment Services. If you agree to the Terms and Conditions, select Accept to continue to enroll in the Payment Services.
What is a Payment Account?
A Payment Account is the checking or savings account you will use to make online payments to your account. When you set up a Payment Account, you will need to know your checking or savings account number, the type of account (checking or savings) and your bank's transit routing number. You will also be able to assign your Payment Account a nickname to easily reference that account. The information you provide will be securely stored and you will not have to re-enter your primary bank name, transit routing number and bank account number every time you schedule an online payment. You can also set up as many Payment Accounts as you'd like.
How do I make a One-Time Online Payment to my account?
Select Make a One-Time Online Payment from Payment Services menu. Then, from the drop down box, choose which Payment Account you want the payment to be made from. From there, you must choose the amount you want to pay to your account. You can choose to pay the Minimum Payment Due, the Current Account Balance, Last Statement Balance or another amount as long as it is at least $15.00 and does not exceed your current account balance. Then, choose the date you would like to have the payment posted to your account and click Continue. You will be presented with an overview page, which enables you to review, edit, cancel or submit your online payment and associated Payment Account information. Any time you submit a payment, please print the Thank You page for future reference.
Please Note: You will not be able to have online payments processed using the Payment Services more than once in any 24-hour period and you may not schedule an online payment to be processed more than 30 days in advance.
What are Recurring Online Payments?
Recurring online payments are when the Minimum Amount Due or Last Statement Balance is scheduled to process every month from the same Payment Account. Recurring online payments are processed each month until your requested stop date, if any.
How do I set up Recurring Online Payments?
From the Online Bill Pay screen, choose Set Up Recurring Online Payments. Once there, choose the Payment Account you would like the payments to be made from and what payment amount you would like to set up (Minimum Payment Due on Statement or Last Statement Balance). All recurring online payments will be posted on your Payment Due Date each month. If you wish, you can schedule a Stop Date for Recurring Online Payments. Then, click Continue. You will be presented with an overview page, which enables you to review, edit, cancel or submit your recurring payment and associated Payment Account information. Any time you schedule a recurring online payment, please print the Thank You page for future reference.
Can I review my Payment History?
Yes. Go to the Payment Services menu and select Payment History. You will be presented with all payments that have been posted to your account.
Can I cancel scheduled payments?
Yes. Under Payment Services, choose Pending Payments, you will be presented with pending payments that you scheduled from online service center, phone or our customer services. To cancel a scheduled payment, click the word Cancel next to the payment and you will be presented with a review screen. After review the information, click on the submit confirm to complete the cancellation.
Will I continue to receive my paper Periodic Statement in the mail if I enroll in the Payment Services and pay my account online?
Yes. You will continue to receive your paper Periodic statements in the mail. The online payments scheduled and processed through the Payment Services will be reflected on your paper Periodic statement just like any other transaction you make on your account.
Do I have to make all my payments online if I enroll in the Payment Services?
No. You can make payments online, over the phone, or by sending in a check, cashier's check or money order through the mail. If you make your payment by mail, please remit the payment portion of your statement with your payment to: MINI Card Services, P.O. Box 660545, Dallas, TX 75266-0545. Please remember to allow 7-10 business days for processing.
What do you mean by Default Payment Account?
The Default Payment Account is the checking or savings account and it will be the default bank account for online payments scheduled in the future unless you select a different account when making One-Time Online Payments or scheduling Recurring Online Payments.
How can I edit Payment Account Information?
You can edit your Payment Account information by going to the Manage Payment Information screen under the Payment Services menu, selecting the Payment Account you'd like to change and click on Edit. Then, you can update or change information associated with that Payment Account. After you have made your required changes, click Save to complete the update. Online Payments set up after the payment account is edited will default to the updated bank information. To edit the payment account for a recurring payment schedule or pending payment already set up, you must cancel the entire recurring online payment schedule or pending one-time online payment and re-set it up up once again using the updated new payment account.
How can I delete a Payment Account?
You can remove an account by selecting that account and clicking on Remove. Then, confirm your choice to delete the Payment Account. Please note that all One-Time and Recurring Online Payments set up using that Payment Account will no longer occur after the Payment Account is deleted.
What is a paperless statement?
A paperless statement is an electronic version of your monthly statement that replaces your paper monthly statement. Instead of receiving a paper copy of your monthly statement in the mail, you will receive an alert when the electronic version is available at www.myMINIcardaccount.com to view, print or save.
What are the differences between an online monthly statement and a paperless monthly statement?
Online monthly statements that appear on www.myMINIcardaccount.com allow you to view, print or save them. When you choose to go paperless, your monthly statements are presented online in the same format as the paper ones you currently receive. The only difference is you will stop receiving a paper copy of your monthly statement in the mail.
Why should I go paperless?
There are several reasons to go paperless:
How can I stop my paper monthly statements?
You can stop receiving paper monthly statements in the mail by signing up for paperless statements at www.myMINIcardaccount.com You will receive an alert notifying you when your monthly statement is ready for viewing online. To enroll, simply logon to the MINI, under "Account Services", select "Sign Up for Paperless Statements."
If I switch to paperless monthly statements, will I be able to get copies of my paper monthly statement?
Yes. Simply click on “View Your Monthly Statements” on the “Online Statements” page. From there you can print your last twenty four monthly statements. You can also call MINI Card Services at 1-866-469-6464 to request copies. We may charge fees for copies of sales slips, extra copies of bills or expedited card mailing. We will tell you the amount of these fees at the time of your request. There is no charge if you request copies to resolve a reported billing error.
Can I cancel paperless monthly statements and start receiving paper monthly statements again?
Yes. To stop paperless monthly statements, call MINI Card Services at 1-866-469-6464.
Is there a cost to enroll in paperless monthly statements?
No. There are no costs to enroll.
How do I pay my bill if I have paperless statements?
The easiest way to pay your bill is online. Simply select “Payment Services” and schedule online payments. It’s fast, secure and easy.
You can also mail your payments to MINI Card Services, P.O. Box 660545, Dallas, TX 75266-0545. Be sure to write your account number on your check.
If you prefer, a representative can take your expedited payment over the telephone by calling 1-866-469-6464 for a $10.00 processing fee.
I’m enrolled in paperless statements, but I am not receiving my alert notifications to view my monthly statements. What should I do?
First, check to make sure your email address is correct in our system. Go to the “Account Services” link and select “Update Contact Information”.
Second, be sure to add correspondence@myminicardaccount.com to your email address book, so the alerts can be delivered to your inbox. If you continue to have difficulties, please contact MINI Card Services at 1-866-469-6464.
Can I view my account transactions since my last online statement?
From the “Account Information” page, select “Account Summary”, then click on the “View Your Recent Transactions” link. You will be able to see a summary of all activity posted to your account since your last statement. Transactions are available for viewing 24 to 48 hours of receipt from the merchant.
What is an Alert?
When you set up an Alert, you will be reminded by email when an account or transaction event that you wanted to know about occurs. You can choose to receive as many alerts as you wish.
What kinds of Alerts can I set up?
You can set up Alerts for both account and transaction events. Account alerts can help notify you when your credit limit has been reached, when new statement information is available, when your Payment Due Date is coming up, when your balance is within a certain amount, or when daily transactions exceed a specific amount. Transaction events let you know when a payment or credit has been posted to your account, or when a debit or charge exceeding a certain amount is posted to your account.
What kinds of Alerts are sent automatically?
We will send you emails automatically when: you enroll in the MINI Card Center, your new statement is available to be viewed online, the status of your account has changed to overlimit, delinquent or overlimit and delinquent, a recurring payment schedule is going to be processed in 10 days or you have updated contact information (email address, telephone numbers or street address).
May I opt out of automatic Alerts?
You will not be able to opt out of automatic alerts but you may cancel Alerts you have set up manually by deleting them.
How do I set up an Alert?
Click on the check box next to the alert you want to set and enter any required information. Click Submit to set the Email Alert and add it to your list of Current Email Alerts.
Can I change the email address for my Alerts?
Yes. The email address we have for you is automatically displayed on this page. If you want alerts to go to a different email address, enter the new address over the one displayed and click Submit.
Please Note: when you change your email address for an Alert, all of your previously set Alerts will now be sent to the new address, and the email address we have on file for you will also be updated.
Can I set more than one Alert?
Yes. You can set as many as you would like and click Submit.
When will I receive the Alerts I have requested?
You will be sent an account event Alert the first time the condition occurs. These Alerts will be automatically reset once the condition is valid again. For example, if you set an Email Alert to remind you that your total balance exceeds $500, you will get an alert the first time that happens. Once your balance drops below $500 due to payments or credits, this alert is automatically reset. A transaction event alert and a message alert are sent every time the condition you selected occurs.
How can I manage my Alert requests?
You can delete any alert by selecting the Delete link next to the Date Set.
What do I do if I believe a charge is incorrect?
If you believe a charge is incorrect, first contact the merchant and try to resolve the dispute. If the merchant issues a credit, you should see the credit on your next statement. If you are unable to resolve the dispute through the merchant, to preserve your rights as stated in your Cardholder Agreement, written notice of a dispute must reach us within 60 days after we send you the first statement on which the disputed charge appears.
Can I dispute a transaction online?
No, we do not currently allow this online. Please see above answer on how to dispute a transaction.
How do I report my card lost or stolen?
To report your card lost or stolen, contact us immediately at 1-866-469-6464. You will need to provide information to the Customer Service Representative regarding the date and time the card was lost or stolen, the location at which your card was stolen and information regarding the last transaction or purchase you made.
Can I report my card lost or stolen online?
No. To ensure the information regarding your lost or stolen card is processed immediately, you must contact a Customer Service Representative as soon as possible. Customer Service representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you.
How do I update my contact information online?
To update your contact information, click on Update Contact Information from the Account Services menu. Once there, you can update information on your mailing address, home, business and cell telephone numbers, email address and credit card nickname.
Once you have updated any necessary information, click Continue to complete the process.
Can I change my Password?
Yes. To change your password, Log In to the MINI Card Center and select Change Password from the Customer Assistance menu. Type in your current password, new password in the top box and then again in the lower box to confirm. Remember - Passwords must be between eight (8) and twenty (20) characters long and must contain at least one letter and one number. Passwords cannot contain spaces or special characters. After you have entered your password twice, click Submit to complete the process.
How often can I change my Password?
As often as you'd like.
What if I forget my Password?
If you forget your Password, please click on Forgot Your Password? from the Log In page. To ensure account security, you will be required to enter your account number. You will then have to enter the last four digits of your SSN, Expiration Date and CVC/CVV Number from the back of your credit card in order for us to re-validate you. Once entered, you must choose a new password.
Can I Un-enroll from the MINI Card Center?
Yes. You can un-enroll from the MINI Card Center by clicking on Un-enroll from the Customer Assistance menu and selecting Continue. This will un-enroll all accounts currently enrolled in the MINI Card Center and will cancel any One-Time or Recurring Payments you have set up.
If I Un-enroll all of my accounts, can I re-enroll in the MINI Card Center at a later time?
Yes. You can re-enroll using the same process that you used originally.
Can I disable online access to one or more accounts set up to use the MINI Card Center?
Yes. If you close an account or no longer wish to have online access to an account, you can disable online access for that account by clicking on Disable Online Access from the Customer Assistance Menu. Once there, select the account you wish to disable and click Continue. Confirm your request to disable access to the account by clicking OK on the pop-up box.
Can I re-enroll an account once I have disabled online access?
Yes. To regain online access to an account, re-enroll that account in the MINI Card Center