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Unlicensed states

You’ll get a notice from Robinhood if your residential address changes to a state where we currently aren’t licensed.

To comply with local laws and regulations, you cannot open or have a Robinhood spending account open when you live in an unlicensed state. Check out our list of Robinhood spending account licenses for more details.

When will your account close?

If you move to an unlicensed state, your Robinhood spending account and Cash Card will be closed within 30 days of your change of residential address.

Pending transactions

After your residential address changes, you’ll no longer be able to make any new transactions with your spending account or Cash Card. Any pending transactions, disputes, or refunds will continue to be processed through your spending account until it’s closed.

Recurring transfers

If you have any recurring transfers set up to or from your spending account, they’ll be canceled immediately and the service will no longer be available to you.

If you have authorized a third party to initiate payments to or transfers from your Cash Card or other accounts, such as paychecks deposited into your spending account by your employer, you’re responsible for contacting these third parties (including your employer) and asking them to change the transfers to a different account. We will decline such payments or transfers.

Withdrawals

You can withdraw money at any time until the account is closed.

When your account is closed

If your spending account has any remaining balance available when it’s closed, we’ll do one of the following with it:

  • Automatically transfer it to your individual investing account.
  • If you don’t have a individual investing account, we’ll transfer it to the bank account linked to your spending account.
  • If no bank account is linked to your spending account, we’ll send you a check to the last known address we have on file.
Proof of residency

If you want to keep your spending account, you must provide us with proof of your current residential address in a licensed state, such as a recent utility bill or other document with your name and mailing address (dated within 60 days). You can upload it within the app where prompted, or by contacting Robinhood support.

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Brokerage services are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, (“RHF”) a registered broker-dealer (member SIPC) and clearing services through Robinhood Securities, LLC, (“RHS”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC). Cryptocurrency services are offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) (NMLS ID: 1702840). The Robinhood Money spending account is offered through Robinhood Money, LLC (“RHY”) (NMLS ID: 1990968), a licensed money transmitter. Credit card products are offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT“) (NMLS ID: 1781911 and issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

The Robinhood Cash Card is a prepaid card issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Incorporated. RHF, RHY, RHC and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC and RHS are not banks. Securities products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies held in RHC accounts are not covered by FDIC or SIPC protections and are not regulated by FINRA. RHY products are not subject to SIPC coverage but funds held in the Robinhood Money spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such as trading (non-commission) fees, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.

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