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Are you frustrated at being unable to make credit card purchases online or tired of having to borrow a credit card to rent a car? Or perhaps you would simply like to have the convenience of being able to pay by plastic but are ineligible for a credit card. Help is at hand. In our guide to bank cards, we will tell you about prepaid cards and how since their introduction in 2005, they are fast becoming the smart alternative to borrowing money.
A prepaid card is just like a credit card in appearance. It has the Visa or Mastercard logo on the corner, with card number and company branding as well as signature strip on the reverse. More...
| Card | Rate | Duration | BT Fee | Typical APR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FairFX Dollar Currency Card | N/A | ₤ 0.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: $2.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: $2.00 Per withdrawal |  |
| FairFX Euro Currency Card | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: €1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: €1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| Caxton Euro Card | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: €2.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: €2.00 Per withdrawal | |
| Caxton Dollar Card | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: $3.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: $3.00 Per withdrawal | |
| 3V Prepaid Voucher | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤0.00 | | |
| Quidity | N/A | ₤5.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: £1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: £1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| Prime Payment Card | N/A | ₤3.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 75p Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| InsureandGo | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤1.00 | UK ATM: 1.50% (min ₤1.40, max ₤7.50). Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 2.00% (min ₤2.40, max ₤10.00). Per withdrawal | |
| Oakam Maestro Prepaid Card | N/A | ₤5.00 | ₤4.50 | UK ATM: 75p Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| 360money SplashPlastic | N/A | ₤5.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| The News Of The World Pay Monthly | N/A | ₤6.49 | ₤4.99 | UK ATM: 50p Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| The News Of The World Pay As You Go | N/A | ₤6.49 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 1.50% (minimum 99p, max ₤1.50). Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| Red88 - Chinese prepaid MasterCard | N/A | ₤13.95 | ₤3.95 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤3.00 Per withdrawal | |
| Tuxedo Pay As You Go | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 1.50% (minimum 99p, max ₤1.50) Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| payzone worldwide money | N/A | ₤6.99 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.00 Per withdrawal | |
| cashplus Gold Active | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤4.95 | UK ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤3.00 Per withdrawal | |
| EasyKard Prepaid | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤2.95 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 3.00% Per withdrawal | |
| cashplus Gold Flexi | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤3.00 Per withdrawal | |
| The Sun Prepaid MasterCard | N/A | ₤6.49 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 1.50% (99p minimum, ₤1.50 maximum) Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| Lloyds TSB Travel Money Card | N/A | ₤7.50 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| Just Cash (N&N Financial Solutions) | N/A | ₤7.95 | ₤3.95 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal | |
| Club 18-30 | N/A | ₤8.95 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal | |
| Sterling Card | N/A | ₤8.95 | ₤5.95 | UK ATM: ₤2.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.50 Per withdrawal | |
| The On-X Prepaid Maestro Card | N/A | ₤8.98 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 2.75% Per withdrawal | |
| Tuxedo Prepaid | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 1.50% Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| Virgin Prepaid | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: 2.95% Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 3.50% Per withdrawal | |
| Speedcard VEC | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤2.45 | UK ATM: ₤1.20 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.20 Per withdrawal | |
| Tuxedo Pay Monthly | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤4.99 | UK ATM: 50p Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.25 Per withdrawal | |
| Ministry of Sound | N/A | ₤9.99 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| Crystal | N/A | ₤9.99 | ₤2.99 | UK ATM: 1.75% Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 2.25% Per withdrawal | |
| B&F Prepaid | N/A | ₤9.99 | ₤3.99 | UK ATM: Free Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: 2.50% Per withdrawal | |
| Post Office Travel Money Card | N/A | ₤0.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.00 Per withdrawal | |
| CrewCard | N/A | ₤10.00 | ₤1.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.45 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤2.50 Per withdrawal | |
| Gap Year | N/A | ₤9.95 | ₤4.95 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal | |
| BREAD | N/A | ₤10.00 | ₤0.00 | UK ATM: ₤1.50 Per withdrawal Foreign ATM: ₤1.99 Per withdrawal | |
They look the part, but what are they used for and who uses them? Debts will explain. We will also be taking a look at disadvantages and advantages of carrying a prepaid card. Before choosing a prepaid card, let us steer you through the various charges involved to ensure you get the best prepaid card on offer.
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