I know people that have had no bank for years. One of them got one of those 'bluebird' cards.. like a prepaid debit card from American Express.. free to add mo

I know people that have had no bank for years. One of them got one of those 'bluebird' cards.. like a prepaid debit card from American Express.. free to add money via direct deposit I think.. can add cash as walmarts cheap, dollar generals a little more, walgreens a bit higher.. can get free at many ATMs a small fee at others.. From what I understand the bluebird now has two versions(?) and one is more like an online bank system.. They must of put a hurt on greenDot cards as I've seen some of those advertised that they no longer charge $10 a month to have them - but I think there are some that do. Living without a credit card is getting interesting.. Enterprise is no longer renting cars to me here in this mid size city without a CC (although they said I can bring a copy of a mortgage deed and utility bill and insurance paperwork from same addy to bypass) - some hotels are not letting you checkin without credit cards these days - meh.