Pre Paid Debit Cards

**Sockpuppet** · 5 September 2007, 15:06

What dodge thing are you buying?

**Bluebird** · 5 September 2007, 15:19

nothing...

**alizwa1** · 5 September 2007, 16:18

Am also interested in pre-paid cards, anybody out there used one???

**Swiss Tony** · 6 September 2007, 15:57

My only worry is that they are regulated by the Isle of Mann not the FSA, why not just put credit on your existing credit cards?

**Bluebird** · 7 September 2007, 11:34

just sorted it out now...

http://www.splashplastic.com/

These seem the best deal around.

You can apply on-line, and get top-ups via a mobile phone.

**kirk** · 7 September 2007, 11:52

2.5% per transaction???!?!?!??!

**Bluebird** · 7 September 2007, 12:17

yes, but there's no up front fee, monthly charge or minimum use period - they have to make their money somehow.

If you only want it for the odd £10 transaction now and again it's fine...

**kirk** · 7 September 2007, 12:32

Card Fee £5.00
Annual Account Maintenance Fee £4.95 (Payable at first top up)
Transaction Fee 2.5%
ATM Withdrawal Fee £1.50 (+ 2% for withdrawals over £50
Top Up Fee (Post Office® or PayPoint) 30p per £10.00
Top Up Fee (Credit/Debit cards) 2.5% (Min £1.50 fee)

All looks v. expensive to me, why not just have a debit card on your bank account?!?!?

**Bluebird** · 7 September 2007, 12:50

I have got 3 bank accounts, 3 savings account and numerous credit cards -but I still want a pre-paid debit card, not beacuse it's cheap...

Pre Paid Debit Cards