Internet payments only credit card

elyobelyob

Hi, I've been asked by a company in Taiwan to provide a credit card (and security code!) to make a payment for goods. I'm not too happy about sending the details over and am thinking that I could maybe ask for a card that with no overdraft that I just transfer funds in as and when needed. Therefore I can't be scammed. The other atlernative is telegraphic transfer, but this'll cost me money! They don't have a paypal account, so I'm guessing the CC method is a good one. Anyone have any advice as to whether banks do this, and whether they'd be happy if I told them honestly why I want the card?!

Thanks

klondyke

elyobelyob wrote:

Hi, I've been asked by a company in Taiwan to provide a credit card (and security code!) to make a payment for goods. I'm not too happy about sending the details over and am thinking that I could maybe ask for a card that with no overdraft that I just transfer funds in as and when needed. Therefore I can't be scammed. The other atlernative is telegraphic transfer, but this'll cost me money! They don't have a paypal account, so I'm guessing the CC method is a good one. Anyone have any advice as to whether banks do this, and whether they'd be happy if I told them honestly why I want the card?!

Thanks

By 'security code', are you sure they don't simply mean the last 3 digits on the back of your card, normally requested when customer not present, here or abroad?

elyobelyob

klondyke wrote:

By 'security code', are you sure they don't simply mean the last 3 digits on the back of your card, normally requested when customer not present, here or abroad?

Yes, that's what they are after, known as a security code. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_Security_Code)

markmc999

Why dont you look at a SplashPlastic card (or similar)?

One where you charge the card with cash and then spend it?

Or have a look at https://www.cahoot.com which allows you to (with their credit card) create an internet card number which is only useable once - and up to set limits you define. There may be other companies out there that do that which I'm sure people will mention at some point!

CopperPlate_2

The Webcard that markmc999 refers to can also be got if you have their current account. It's really a useful thing to have.

vwman_3

CopperPlate wrote:

The Webcard that markmc999 refers to can also be got if you have their current account. It's really a useful thing to have.

I agree with that, got one myself, very good indeed........

CopperPlate_2

Even if it is from cahoot...:rolleyes:

vwman_3

CopperPlate wrote:

Even if it is from cahoot...:rolleyes:

Even if it is from Cahoot.....lol;)