Where to get a VISA Electron card?

fergus365

I have a Barclays Visa Debit card and I just booked an Easyjet flight. I decided to try selecting Visa Electron and entering my Visa Debit card details as normal. It worked fine!

Got the confirmation of my booking and saved £3.50. Try it.

Stainless

Advice on saving money on credit card charges by using Electron (simongregson, this column) remember that the credit card also protects the user in the event of losses on purchases over £100.00, so when buying flights, holidays, and other expensive items, especially in this more 'bust' than 'boom' period. Be sure to remember that, and first check to see if Electron gives the same cover.

FannyHill

I read that if you cancel the PO Visa electron there is a £5 cancellation fee, if you keep it there is a £5 annual fee to use it.

mbeetles

Alliance & Leicester no longer issue Electron cards. They said that only the Halifax will now issue cards. Checked on 19 Jan 2010

slenderkitten

FannyHill wrote: »

I got myself a Post Office Travel Card Visa Electron ages ago incase I wanted to fly Ryanair, but I haven't used it. Can I check balance and transactions online if I use it in the shops to buy goods ? Thanks.

well ryanair says they are now charging electron users and changed it to a mastercard type one.

FannyHill

Yes I read that so I probably won't need it now.

NonGeographicalMan

FannyHill wrote: »

Yes I read that so I probably won't need it now.

You still avoid paying card fees with Easyjet, FlyBe and Thomson by using Visa Electron compared to an ordinary debit card.

FannyHill

OK thanks for that

seven-day-weekend

fergus365 wrote: »

I have a Barclays Visa Debit card and I just booked an Easyjet flight. I decided to try selecting Visa Electron and entering my Visa Debit card details as normal. It worked fine!

Got the confirmation of my booking and saved £3.50. Try it.

Good tip, I have to book a flight today so will try it!

100mel

Does anyone know which cards - electron/prepaid etc work on bmi baby to avoid charges. I am wanting to book flights soon