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Pre-pay cards

tommytynan123
tommytynan123 Posts: 482 Forumite
in Credit cards
I'm being lazy now as I could found out this by 'searching etc' but it'll be quicker asking the troops.

All the recent snags with I'net shopping etc has made me more wary and I think a pre-pay card will sort it.

Who is the best ?? and any pitfalls ??

Thanks

Comments

  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    For online shopping - extreme cred or travelex cash are recommended - http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cards/prepaid-cards#online
    Main pitfall I would say is that you don't get section 75 protection as you would with a credit card.
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    For online shopping why not use a credit card?
    The thieving scum have stolen from the card, not you ;)
  • Doshwaster
    Doshwaster Posts: 6,368 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I would thought that a pre-paid card would be more risky for online shopping. If anything goes wrong you will have lost actual money and you will be very unlikely to see it again. With a credit card you have legal protection and the money doesn't leave your account until you pay the bill.
  • rhcp
    rhcp Posts: 2,053 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Credit unions do one which costs £6 for 3 years and 50p each time you top up (min £10).
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