Electron Credit Cards

jo_b_2

Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: I’ve asked Board Guides to move threads if they’ll receive a better response elsewhere(please see this rule) so this thread has been moved to another board, where it should get more replies. If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL]

ampersand

MothballsWallet wrote: »

I think Visa Electron is like Solo - debit card with no overdraft.

Mrs Mothballs had a Solo card when she first opened her Halifax account here, then 6 months later they gave her a full Switch card; now, Halifax have issued her a Visa Debit card.

#########
I, too, would like an Electron card to avoid the Ryanair charges.
I do have a Solo card, but neither this, nor Maestro are accepted for Hostelling International, Speedferries, selling on Amazon, not sure about ebay.
So, back to op - who offers Electron please?

ampersand

diamond_dave wrote: »

having just booked 2 flights to Granada and return @ £5.99, I find the total bill to be £133! I am now not able to use a straight debit card so i have to pay £12 for using a credit card. I would like to obtain a Visa Electron card as they appear to be free.

############
How come?
Did you not check/uncheck all the extras?
Uncheck insurance?
Take carry-on bag only?
Do online check-in?
Look for fares without Web Fare or Reg Fare beside them?(these terms means you'll have taxes added)

LesD

ampersand wrote: »

############
How come?
Did you not check/uncheck all the extras?
Uncheck insurance?
Take carry-on bag only?
Do online check-in?
Look for fares without Web Fare or Reg Fare beside them?(these terms means you'll have taxes added)

Even just including taxes, etc. those flights would total £100!

Add one bag at £6 plus two check-in charges at £3 (both each way) and it easily gets to £133 with the CC charge!! Amazing how it adds up, isn't it!

The benefit of a good edukayshun tho' is being able to add up!