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Get a PrePaid credit card the same day?

Hi, I have a friend whos travelling on saturday, I told her she should get a prepaid credit card as it may work out better.

Is there any where she could pick one up today?

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  • Looking at Martin's :money:guide, seems to suggest that http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money#prepaid is the quickest one - assuming your friend can get to one of their branches or a Sainsbury's travel money place.

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  • TakeThis
    TakeThis Posts: 2,909 Forumite
    The best value for your friend is the Cash Passport Globe.
    You can order it online and pick it up at a Travelex branch, including certain airports as long as you give four hours notice.

    Order it via a cashback website for 0.5% of your initial load back.
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