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Prepaid cards are quickly becoming the credit card alternative. Prepaid cards can offer you a convenient way to access or transfer money if you have a poor or nonexistent credit rating, are travelling, are under 18 or need to transfer money abroad. The way they work is you top up the card with an amount of your choice and then you are free to spend and use the card as you would any other card. Once the funds have been spent you have to top up the card to use it again. These cards are very easy to get hold of. Because prepaid cards do not offer credit facilities, you won't need to pass a credit check, and online approval for prepaid credit cards can be as quick as a few minutes. As there are so many different types of prepaid cards available all with a variety of different features it makes sense to compare prepaid cards to find the one best suited to you. You can compare prepaid cards in the table below in the table below.

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CARD NAMEISSUER

ISSUER

Card Issuer

COST

COST

Cost of prepaid card

MONTHLY FEE

MONTHLY FEE

Monthly fee on credit card

MAX BALANCE

MAX BALANCE

Maximum balance you can load onto your card

FX FEE

FX FEE

Foreign exchange fee on foreign purchases

PURCHASE FEE

PURCHASE FEE

Fees on purchases

ATM FEE

ATM FEE

Fees for withdrawing cash at ATMs

TOP UPS

TOP UPS

Methods and cost topping up the card

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Orange Cash Prepaid Card
Orange Cash Prepaid Card

Mastercard£5.00£0.00£5,000.002.75%0%2.95%Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Internet. (Rate: 0%)

Orange Cash Prepaid Card
Get The Orange Cash prepaid MasterCard for £5, load it with cash and use it just like a credit or debit card online and in the shops. As you spend earn rewards and have peace of mind that you will only spend the money that you have put on the card, so there is less chance that you spend more than you bargained for. When you spend Orange Cash instead of notes and coins you collect one point for every £1 you spend, then exchange your points for rewards. Please read the terms and conditions. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. £1.50 fee transaction on internet banking
2. Identity check required for full card


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. It’s a pre pay debit card, a bit like an Oyster card 
2. Use it anywhere you see the MasterCard mark including online
3. No credit check and no debt as you can’t spend more than you load
4. Contactless technology means you can use it for small payments without tapping in your pin number (in certain retailers)
5. Anyone over 13 can get a card
6. Rewards are earned on each spend that can be used for airtime on an Orange PAYG phone
7. Load card in Orange stores (for free), online, at the Post Office and PayPoint outlets
8. Parents may want to give it to their children as a pocket money card, students may want to so that family can load money onto for them or you might want to put your holiday spending money on it and in general it can be used to budget certain spend e.g. lunch money

ClearCash Pay As You Go
ClearCash Pay As You Go

Mastercard£4.95£0.00£5,000.002.75%2.5%£0.75Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: 3%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

ClearCash Pay As You Go
The ClearCash Prepaid card now offer a pay as you go tariff so you can choose the best card plan to suit your needs. With the ClearCash prepaid cards there is no monthly fee and you can earn cashback on purchases. This card is ideal for occasional use. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. There is a 2.5% charge to buy goods in a shop
2. ATM withdrawal fee £0.75


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. No monthly fee.
2. Ideal for occasional use.
3. Earn cashback on purchases.
4. Free SMS balance checking service.
5. 24/7 free email customer services.

ClearCash Pay Monthly
ClearCash Pay Monthly

Mastercard£4.95£9.95£5,000.002.75%0%£0.50Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Cheque. (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: 3%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

ClearCash Pay Monthly
Features – Unique online “BudgetMaster” tool, downloadable budgeting packs, SMS Balance Checking, Purchase Protection Package, NEW Cheque to Card loading facility, Discount shopping site, Can be loaded for FREE at Post Offices or by bank transfer, at PayPoint (3% fee) Salary Load (Free), Cheque to Card loading (fees apply. Only £4.50 to £5.00 to buy card and now accepted everywhere the MasterCard logo is found, this is a great card for every day use! Please read the terms and conditions carefully before applying. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

Overseas transactions 2.75% .
Overseas ATM withdrawals £1.50 + 2.75% of value.
Overseas Cash Advance Fee £1.50 + 2.75% of value.


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Free Top up at Post Office and by BACS Bank transfer.
2. Fantastic Budgeting tool "BudgetMaster".
3. Full Purchase Protection Package.
4. FREE SMS balance checking service.
5. 24/7 Free Email Customer Services.
6. Full online bill payment facility and standing orders.
7. Downloadable Budgeting packs.
8. "Ask The Experts" FAQ page.
9. Blogs, vodcast and client review area.
10. Online Livechat facility.
11. Most transparent of providers.
12. Discount shopping site

CardOneBanking Current Account
CardOneBanking Current Account

Mastercard£30.00£12.50£25,000.002.75%0%0%Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Bank. (Rate: 0%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

CardOneBanking Current Account
Onebanking is both a banking facility and a Prepaid card that's open to everyone. Irrespective of your current situation or past credit history. There are no credit checks! You will also get a personal account manager to help you manage your money. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

£30 application fee
£12.50 Monthly Fee


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

Bank Account and Prepaid Card - with no Credit checks
No purchase Fee
No UK ATM Fee
No Top Up Fees
One to One account manager available
Billing account allows a max balance of £25,000
You earn interest on any money held in your billing account

Kalixa Prepaid Mastercard
Kalixa Prepaid Mastercard

Mastercard£4.95£0.00£9,000.002.75%0%£1.75Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 1.99%)
Internet (Credit). (Rate: 0%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

Kalixa Prepaid Mastercard
Kalixa is the combined prepaid MasterCard and eAccount that puts users in control of their cash. New cardholders can get started by depositing as little as £10 - which covers the one time registration fee of £4.95. With Kalixa there are NO monthly account charges and NO charges on transactions using the MasterCard at POS or online. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. The card is valid for a period of 24 months from the date of issue.
2. £12 - may be applied in cases where your disputed transaction claim has not been successful


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Save £ when travelling with Kalixa - No FX Fees
2. Everywhere MasterCard is accepted - Kalixa is.
3. Be secure on the high street.
4. No monthly account fee.
5. No charges on transactions using the MasterCard at POS or online.
6. No credit checks
7. Cardholers can aso choose their four digit PIN number at registration.
8. Maximum limit of £9,000

Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard

Mastercard£4.95£4.95£5,000.002.75%£1.00£2.00Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
With no credit check or bank account required, the cashplus prepaid gold MasterCard® offers 100% acceptance guaranteed*. No matter what your credit history, with your cashplus gold card it’s easy to keep tight control of your budget, there’s no unexpected charges or late payment fees as you only spend what you top up into your account. This card comes with an award winning Creditbuilder, which could help improve your credit rating at no extra cost. Read the terms and conditions carefully. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. Monthly fee of £4.95


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. No credit checks
2. No links to your bank account
3. No contracts or tie-ins
4. No interest or penalties to pay

Bread Prepaid Card
Bread Prepaid Card

Mastercard£7.50£0.00£3,500.001.22%2%£1.50Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: 3%)
Wages. (Rate: 0%)

Bread Prepaid Card
Features - 3 choices of prepaid cards design, can be bought by mobile phone SMS, up to 10% cashback at over 900 online shops. Can be loaded for FREE at Post Offices or by bank transfer. FREE SMS balance checking service also. Only £7.50 to buy card and now accepted everywhere the Mastercard logo is found. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

UK Purchase fee of 2% of transaction value
Customer Service calls are expensive


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

Free Top up at Post Office and by BACS Bank transfer
No monthly fee
Flat £1.50 fee for card to card transfer
FREE SMS balance checking service
24/7 Free Email Customer Services

Pockit Prepaid PAYG MasterCard
Pockit Prepaid PAYG MasterCard

Mastercard£5.00£0.00£5,000.003%£0.45£1.55Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Internet (Credit). (Rate: 3.5%)
Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: 3%)

Pockit Prepaid PAYG MasterCard
The Pockit Pay As You Go (PAYG) Prepaid Card is a prepaid MasterCard® that provides a secure and simple way to manage your money and allows you to earn cashback when you spend money at participating retailers. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. One off application fee of £5
2. ATM fees
3. FX fee
4. £0.08 SMS alert fee


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. No monthly cost
2. Exclusive discounts
3. Free email alerts
4. Free online debit card load
5. No dormancy fee

Splash Plastic
Splash Plastic

Maestro Card£5.00£0.00£3,500.002.5%2.5%£1.50Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Internet. (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: 3%)

Splash Plastic
Available to persons aged 10 and over, you can top up Splash Card at any Post Office branch or PayPoint outlet, over 34,000 locations across the UK. This car can be very useful for your children, allowing them the benefits of a payment card without a credit line. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

Annual Fee of £4.95
UK ATM Fee = £1.50 (+ 2% for withdrawals above £50)


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

You can buy by SMS Mobile text message
Available to under 18s

Moneybookers prepaid MasterCard
Moneybookers prepaid MasterCard

Mastercard£8.62£0.00£100,000.001.99%0%£1.55Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Bank. (Rate: 0%)
Internet. (Rate: 0%)

Moneybookers prepaid MasterCard
The Moneybookers MasterCard card is a reloadable prepaid card which is linked to your Moneybookers account balance. You can use your prepaid card everywhere MasterCard cards are accepted, online and on the high street or withdraw cash at ATMs. The Moneybookers Mastercard is usable in 200 countries and there is no extra fee for international use. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. You must be 18 years old or over.


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. No bank account needed
2. No credit check
3. No tie-ins or monthly fees
4. No overdraft or late payment fees
5. Shop online.
6. Access to get great deals offered exclusively to Moneybookers customers
7. All EU countries

Pockit Prepaid Pay Monthly MasterCard
Pockit Prepaid Pay Monthly MasterCard

Mastercard£0.00£3.00£5,000.002.5%0%£1.00Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Internet (Credit). (Rate: 3.5%)
Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: £1.50)

Pockit Prepaid Pay Monthly MasterCard
Pockit is a unique prepaid MasterCard® which gives consumers the combined benefits of a prepaid card and savings on key areas of household expenditure, such as Insurance, Utilities, Broadband, Holidays, Travel, High Street shopping and optical and dental care. There is no credit application required and it is a safe way to spend your money either online or in-store. A Prepaid card allows you to stay on top of your finances; you can only spend what is on your card so this makes it perfect for budgeting! DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. £3 monthly fee 

2. £1 UK ATM fee 
3. £2.25 International ATM fee
 4. £0.08 SMS alert 
5. 2.50% FX fee


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. No application fee 

2. No transaction fees 
3. Exclusive in-store and online cashback deals 
4. Free email alerts 
5. Voucher codes

Speed-e-card
Speed-e-card

Mastercard£7.95£2.99£3,000.003%0.75%1.5%Top Up

Top Ups

BACS. (Rate: 0%)
Paypoint. (Rate: £2.00)

Speed-e-card
Speed-e-card is a prepaid MasterCard that works like a debit card, except you control the amount you load onto the card. You cannot go over drawn. Use worldwide wherever the MasterCard Acceptance Mark is displayed. Before you apply for a prepaid card it is important that you consider your financial circumstances carefully. Work out which prepaid card is best for you. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you understand your financial obligations before you apply. DETAIL INFORMATION >>Advantages

Advantages

1. There is a £10 fee to use your card abroad.
2. Paper statements are £1.50
3. Calls to the Customer Service line are 1.00 per minute from a standard BT telephone line
4. Your Prepaid Card cannot be loaded more than twice in any one day.


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Load your salary and manage bills online for free
2. Use worldwide wherever the MasterCard Acceptance Mark is displayed
3. No bank account needed and no credit check to pass.
4. Security SMS to you EVERY time your card is used
5. Accepted at ATMs
6. Easy to load and use as soon as you get your speed-e-card!

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Compare Prepaid Credit Cards

Stay in control of your finances with a prepaid card. Like a credit card but without the bills or credit checks get a prepaid card today!

Prepaid Cards –The Credit Card Alternative

Prepaid cards let you load cash on them and spend anywhere credit and debit cards are accepted. With a prepaid card if you haven’t loaded money on, you can’t spend on it.

Prepaid cards work like credit cards. You can use them to make purchases online, over the phone and in shops. However there is one big difference – you can only spend the money you have put on the card. You are not borrowing any money, there are no overdrafts and as such there are no credit checks.

Anyone can get a prepaid card, whether you are under 18, have a bad credit rating, or don’t do not have a bank account. There are no credit checks and it doesn’t’ matter if you have been refused a credit or debit card elsewhere.

Prepaid cards are widely accepted and can be used internationally. With most accounts you will be given an online account so you easily view your balance and transactions.

Watch out for Fees

Some prepaid cards will come with certain fees that are worth considering. It is common for a fee to be charged when you top on the card but this depends on the one you choose. You can also find there are application fees and replacement fees for ordering a new card. A few cards may also charge a monthly fee.

Many cards charge you for retail purchases or withdrawing from a cash machine. Please bear in mind that you can be charged considerably more for making transactions like this while abroad.

Make sure you compare Prepaid Cards

You can usually choose between a ‘Pay as you go’ or a ‘Pay monthly’ tariff and again these will have different features and charges that you should take into consideration.

As prepaid cards are becoming increasingly popular there are a wide range of prepaid cards available for you to choose from. Use the comparison table above to find the best prepaid card to suit your needs.

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