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Prepaid Cards Guide & Advice – Debts

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...

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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