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Internet payments only credit card

elyobelyob
elyobelyob Posts: 33 Forumite
in Credit cards
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

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  • klondyke
    klondyke Posts: 463 Forumite
    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
    elyobelyob Posts: 33 Forumite
    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
    markmc999 Posts: 145 Forumite
    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!
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  • CopperPlate_2
    CopperPlate_2 Posts: 1,508 Forumite
    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
    vwman_3 Posts: 688 Forumite
    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........
    Aiming to be debt free....but still off target
  • CopperPlate_2
    CopperPlate_2 Posts: 1,508 Forumite
    Even if it is from cahoot...:rolleyes:
  • vwman_3
    vwman_3 Posts: 688 Forumite
    CopperPlate wrote:
    Even if it is from cahoot...:rolleyes:

    Even if it is from Cahoot.....lol;)
    Aiming to be debt free....but still off target
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