Barclays Connect/Electron Visa Debit with Ryanair ?

adams30

Cundall Thats What i kept saying to him: All i want is a simple Visa electron card and now i have a Visa debit, maybe i will call them now.

Scousebird_2

adams30 wrote: »

:mad: Thanks for your replies, it looks like the bank man just wanted a new customer ?

I said i needed a Visa Electron to get cheap flights and he said YES it is an elctron card, funny how its not accepting it as it has £160 in it just now.

Anyone reading this if you want a Visa Electron you can get one from the Post Office though they charge 1.5% to top it up with funds.

I will be calling Barclays soon to complain.

I didnt want a Visa Debit i needed a Visa Electron to save this £16 Ryanair charge

That's not nice for you-he should of explained that you were getting a full VISA and not an electron. It is more often that people prefer VISA full over electron so I am wondering if the adviser was confused or whether he did just do it for the sale.

adams30

Cundall: Does the EasyCash account have a Visa Electron sign on the card ?

adams30

Thing is i already have one Visa debit with Halifax so thats all i need, now i really wanted a Visa electron, hes basically wasted my time and money just so he can get his pins and stripes.

benjus

adams30 wrote: »

Cundall: Does the EasyCash account have a Visa Electron sign on the card ?

I also opened a Halifax Easycash account for use with Ryanair. The card does indeed clearly say "VISA Electron" on it.

The main reason I chose this account was because it has an online application process, so I didn't have to find time to visit a branch.

adams30

Benjus hi

When did you apply for the card roughly?

Mine says Visa Debit with Connect at the top

mum2one

Usually trhe easiest way to tell the difference between a normal debit card and an electron card, doesnt matter who issued the card, its the same principal.

On Visa debit - the main card numbers are riased
on Visa electron - not raised printed onto the card

benjus

adams30 wrote: »

Benjus hi

When did you apply for the card roughly?

Mine says Visa Debit with Connect at the top

Quite recently, between one and two months ago.

According to this page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_card_numbers), a Visa Electron card has a number beginning 417500,4917,4913,4508, or 4844.

cundall

adams30 wrote: »

Cundall: Does the EasyCash account have a Visa Electron sign on the card ?

Yes - that is why i replied

adams30

IM SO ANNOYED

I just spent 30 mins calling them and they said it is a Visa electron card i have on there system. Funny as Ryanair dont like it ? And it says Visa Debit on it with Connect at the Top and has raised print on it and starts with 4658

And also Ryanair accept Connect and Debit at an extra £16.

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR