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New Pay As You Go Card
thomas0735
Posts: 74 Forumite
in Credit cards
I saw this advertised in the Daily Mirror yesterday (8th Feb 2008) and I thought I would share it. The Mirror actually endorced it.
It's a secure payment card that you load with as much money as you want to spend, just like a pay as you go phone. Then you simply use it like any other payment card. You have all the convenience of plastic but without the worry of credit card fraud or getting into debt because you can only spend the value held on your card. Which means you're in control! Also, because the prepaid Maestro card is not a credit card or debit card you don't have to go through a credit check to get one - you don't even need to have a bank account!
Like a credit or debit card, it can be used to buy things in shops, on the internet or over the phone and to pay bills. Use it wherever you see the Maestro acceptance mark and shop securely with Chip and PIN. Topping up your card is easy at any Post Office branch or Paypoint outlet, or online or by bank transfer.
There is a downside though as there is an initial one off joining fee of £5.00. Unlike many other prepaid cards there is no monthly fee, you only pay a small charge for the services as and when you use your card. For example, when making a payment it costs less than 3p per £1 you spend.
For more information check out www.quiditycard.com
HTH
It's a secure payment card that you load with as much money as you want to spend, just like a pay as you go phone. Then you simply use it like any other payment card. You have all the convenience of plastic but without the worry of credit card fraud or getting into debt because you can only spend the value held on your card. Which means you're in control! Also, because the prepaid Maestro card is not a credit card or debit card you don't have to go through a credit check to get one - you don't even need to have a bank account!
Like a credit or debit card, it can be used to buy things in shops, on the internet or over the phone and to pay bills. Use it wherever you see the Maestro acceptance mark and shop securely with Chip and PIN. Topping up your card is easy at any Post Office branch or Paypoint outlet, or online or by bank transfer.
There is a downside though as there is an initial one off joining fee of £5.00. Unlike many other prepaid cards there is no monthly fee, you only pay a small charge for the services as and when you use your card. For example, when making a payment it costs less than 3p per £1 you spend.
For more information check out www.quiditycard.com
HTH
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cant be any worse than the Sun's similar promo, for the Tuxedo card.Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)0
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