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Prepaid Credit Cards

Does anyone know where you can get one of these that you can add funds to?
the reason i ask is, we dont have a debit or credit card, this month the bank bounced the car insurance payment, and the insurance company would only accept payment via debit or credit card. I have had to buy a preloaded visa from clintons, it cost me £55 for a £50 card, and it isnt reloadable!
Any ideas?! thanks
January Wins - Gangster Squad Goodies, Sun Lotion
February Wins - Wombles Goody Bag, Ideal Home Show Tickets, Lunch on Cruise Ship
March Wins - 2night family break to legoland, outfit from Kaleidoscope, Iron Cleaning Stck.
2013 aims - Ipad, Iphone, Family Holiday.

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  • dalesrider
    dalesrider Posts: 3,447 Forumite
    Some here

    But be aware these can be expensive to use.
    Never ASSUME anything its makes a
    >>> A55 of U & ME <<<
  • Plxply
    Plxply Posts: 594 Forumite
    I would be a much better idea to get a basic bank account as there will be no fees attached:

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/basic-bank-accounts
  • ive been using the Orange cash card for about a year now and its very good...

    If you top-up in a Orange shop its free and the credit goes on straight away. Also you earn points which are redemabale against orange texts and calls.

    Hasnt cost me a penny to use

    Darren
  • I use Orange cash too. Only pay if you get out cash. Can load up by cash at any orange shop or whatever they call themselves these days :)

    Also get points to use on Orange PAYG phone
    :beer:
  • Elzmumof3
    Elzmumof3 Posts: 368 Forumite
    Ahh thanks guys, can you get it from an orange shop?
    January Wins - Gangster Squad Goodies, Sun Lotion
    February Wins - Wombles Goody Bag, Ideal Home Show Tickets, Lunch on Cruise Ship
    March Wins - 2night family break to legoland, outfit from Kaleidoscope, Iron Cleaning Stck.
    2013 aims - Ipad, Iphone, Family Holiday.
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Google is your friend....

    How can I get / apply for Orange Cash?
  • Elzmumof3
    Elzmumof3 Posts: 368 Forumite
    thanks guys, ordered and paid for!
    January Wins - Gangster Squad Goodies, Sun Lotion
    February Wins - Wombles Goody Bag, Ideal Home Show Tickets, Lunch on Cruise Ship
    March Wins - 2night family break to legoland, outfit from Kaleidoscope, Iron Cleaning Stck.
    2013 aims - Ipad, Iphone, Family Holiday.
  • Anthorn
    Anthorn Posts: 4,362 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Western Union Reloadable Prepaid Card: Over the counter at W.H. Smith branches - £4.95p and then activate and validate identity. £1.95p monthly maintenance fee. Buy Reload Pack at W.H. Smith branches and then load online - £20 minimum load - £1.00p fee deducted or reload in cash at Western Union agents - £1.95p fee. POS - free. Domestic and foreign ATM - £0.95p plus 2.75% foreign exchange fee.

    https://www.wuprepaid.co.uk/wuprepaid/public/login.do
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