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  • looooool @ losers who buy into this prepay credit cards malarky, let me think of an analogy........why would you want to buy a datsun with a bmw badge on it juss cos you cant get a proper bmw,,,its silly and sorta defeats the purpose of a 'credit' card, if u topp it up n then use it arent u better off using ur debit card or juss takin ur cash n buying the damn thing with cash ????

    i think nowadays ppl dont even realise credit cards are a fashion statement yes its cool but not when its a prepay one sorry cos its a fake....
  • looooool @ losers who buy into this prepay credit cards malarky, let me think of an analogy........why would you want to buy a datsun with a bmw badge on it juss cos you cant get a proper bmw,,,its silly and sorta defeats the purpose of a 'credit' card, if u topp it up n then use it arent u better off using ur debit card or juss takin ur cash n buying the damn thing with cash ????

    i think nowadays ppl dont even realise credit cards are a fashion statement yes its cool but not when its a prepay one sorry cos its a fake....

    How can you pay cash online? Also, what if someone has a debit card, like you said (Visa Electron) but the merchant does not accept solo/electron?

    Think before you post?
  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,729 Forumite
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    looooool @ losers who buy into this prepay credit cards malarky, let me think of an analogy........why would you want to buy a datsun with a bmw badge on it juss cos you cant get a proper bmw,,,its silly and sorta defeats the purpose of a 'credit' card, if u topp it up n then use it arent u better off using ur debit card or juss takin ur cash n buying the damn thing with cash ????

    i think..........

    No, I don't think you do!

    Your post comes over as ignorant of the modern world. You do know that some foreign sites (especially in the US) only accept Mastercard and proper Visa. What if a person only has Electron or Solo or perhaps even just a cash card? Are they a "loser" or a "poser" for wanting to buy online?

    You should engage your brain before posting.
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  • weegie.geek
    weegie.geek Posts: 3,432 Forumite
    looooool @ losers who buy into this prepay credit cards malarky, let me think of an analogy........why would you want to buy a datsun with a bmw badge on it juss cos you cant get a proper bmw,,,its silly and sorta defeats the purpose of a 'credit' card, if u topp it up n then use it arent u better off using ur debit card or juss takin ur cash n buying the damn thing with cash ????

    i think nowadays ppl dont even realise credit cards are a fashion statement yes its cool but not when its a prepay one sorry cos its a fake....

    Credit card are a fashion statement? Are you on crack?
    They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it
  • NickX
    NickX Posts: 3,046 Forumite
    Credit card are a fashion statement? Are you on crack?

    They certainly used to be - back in the 80s, a platinum credit card was essential for the yuppie along with a mobile phone and a porsche.

    Things have changed now though.
  • weegie.geek
    weegie.geek Posts: 3,432 Forumite
    NickX wrote: »
    They certainly used to be - back in the 80s, a platinum credit card was essential for the yuppie along with a mobile phone and a porsche.

    Things have changed now though.

    Ah, that'd explain the Datsun comment as well. He's stuck in the 80s. :rotfl:
    They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it
  • Gillianh2
    Gillianh2 Posts: 773 Forumite
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    Ah, that'd explain the Datsun comment as well. He's stuck in the 80s. :rotfl:

    :j LOL:j :j
    I didnt know Datsun still existed.lol:j :j
    :j I have a persecution complex. Everytime I pass a shoe shop they persecute me till I buy them:j
  • cifpower
    cifpower Posts: 6,502 Forumite
    The neteller card's the best prepaid mastercard out there afaik.

    Card's free, topups are 50p, no transaction fees. £2 to withdraw at a cash machine though.

    It's a proper chip and pin card, it's embossed and has a signature strip etc.

    It's actually provided by Altair, but I think you have to pay for the card if you go through them. If you go through Neteller it's free.

    There's a £5 activation fee though
  • NickX
    NickX Posts: 3,046 Forumite
    Gillianh2 wrote: »
    I didnt know Datsun still existed.lol:j :j

    They don't - became Nissan (probably back in the 80s)
  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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    Tuxedo via The Sun paper works for me. I think its £10 to get setup, with online account access. can also get SMS alerts for each deposit, or when balance runs low..

    my referral link on the referal forum hopefully- or OM me for dets (I get a small comish!)
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
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