Travel Pre-Paid Cards

chrisyc

Hey - not sure if this is in the right section but

Basically going to the states in a few months and wanted to know about these prepaid cards. What do people think?

Lot of people say to get the nationwide card but im a student and part time so they wont even offer me a debit card :rolleyes:

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Chris:cool:

peggydoodaa

Post office do a card where you load it with cash before you go, then you can use it just like a debit card. You can't go overdrawn, only use the money you've credited to it. https://www.postoffice.co.uk

chrisyc

peggydoodaa wrote: »

Post office do a card where you load it with cash before you go, then you can use it just like a debit card. You can't go overdrawn, only use the money you've credited to it. https://www.postoffice.co.uk

yes i did see that one - though is visa electron used in many places? :rolleyes: i have seen some that use mastercard!

chrisyc

chrisyc wrote: »

yes i did see that one - though is visa electron used in many places? :rolleyes: i have seen some that use mastercard!

also there is an american express traveler cheque card ?:j

gulife

I recommend American Express Travellers Cheque Card. Its' accepted everywhere in the states where you see the American Express Logo, you can check your balance online, top up online, and call customer care 24/7.

You can also use it for pretty much anything, hotel rooms, shops, etc.

chrisyc

It looks Good but i read that they charge you 4.5% commission on purchases

chrisyc

chrisyc wrote: »

It looks Good but i read that they charge you 4.5% commission on purchases

if anyone else has comments on this card it would be great!

:cool: thanks

DefaultName

You can also save money on your phone bills by using pre-paid cards.



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chrisyc

DefaultName wrote: »

You can also save money on your phone bills by using pre-paid cards.

On the travel cards

slowlinda60

Hi
I used an American Express card in Florida a few months ago and it was great. Cost £20 to set up but it never expires. We loaded up the money here and were able to use it anywhere over there. It cost $2( I think ) to withdraw cash and nothing when we used it to purchase items. For the peace of mind it was well worth it, and if we needed it we could have topped it up over there, online or by phone. Hope this is helpful

chrisyc

slowlinda60 wrote: »

Hi
I used an American Express card in Florida a few months ago and it was great. Cost £20 to set up but it never expires. We loaded up the money here and were able to use it anywhere over there. It cost $2( I think ) to withdraw cash and nothing when we used it to purchase items. For the peace of mind it was well worth it, and if we needed it we could have topped it up over there, online or by phone. Hope this is helpful

Thanks - exactly what i wanted to know

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