PREPAID CARDS - COMPARE PREPAID CREDIT CARDS
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Prepaid cards can offer you a convenient way to access or transfer money if you have a poor or non existent credit rating, are travelling, are under 18 or need to transfer money abroad. Because prepaid cards do not offer you 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. (Verification of identity and address may be required when applying for a prepaid credit card.)
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Featuring the most widely available prepaid cards, you'll be able to see which cards give you the most benefits, and which ones suit the way you live. With sections on prepaid credit card fees, maximum balance and where you can load and access your money, as well as extra features for each of the prepaid card products, it's the simplest way to make the right choice.
* AVG MONTHLY FEE: Based upon one £300 reload per month using cheapest reload method and 10 monthly purchases of £20. Includes Monthly Fee.
CARD NAME  | ISSUER | COST | MONTHLY FEE | MAX BALANCE | FX FEE | PURCHASE FEE | ATM FEE | AVG MONTHLY FEE * | TOP UP RATES | APPLY | ||||
Orange Cash Card |  | £5.00 | £0.00 | £5,000.00 | 2.75% | 0% | 2.95% | £0.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
ClearCash Pay As You Go | | £4.50 | £0.00 | £5,000.00 | 2.75% | 2.5% | £0.75 | £0.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
The First Premier Card | | £8.95 | £1.00 | £3,500.00 | 2% | 0% | £1.00 | £0.00 |
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| The First Premier Card is a refreshing new take on the plastic you keep in your wallet. It may look just like a standard credit or debit card, but it gives you incredible peace of mind encouraging you to only spend what you load in the first place. It combines the old fashioned values of cash in your pocket, with the security features you'd expect from a MasterCard card. It's the sensible, modern way to manage your money. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
| ClearCash Pay Monthly | | £4.50 | £9.99 | £5,000.00 | 2.75% | 0% | £0.50 | £0.00 |
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| 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! DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Freedom Prepaid MasterCard | | £5.99 | £0.00 | £5,000.00 | 2.75% | 2.75% | 1.5% | £5.50 |
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| The Freedom Card is the UK's first retail instant issue, fully reloadable, embossed Prepaid MasterCard® with chip & PIN security that customers can purchase without any ID. The instant card has a maximum balance of £1,650 - upgrade your card by providing a Passport, or UK Driving Licence to £5,000. NOW with FREE Insurance Protection, Discounts at 1000's online stores and Cheque Cashing Service! DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
CardOneBanking Current Account | | £30.00 | £12.50 | £25,000.00 | 2.75% | 0% | 0% | £12.50 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Kalixa Prepaid Mastercard | | £4.95 | £0.00 | £9,000.00 | 2.75% | 0% | £1.75 | £0.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Tuxedo Pay Monthly Prepaid Card | | £9.95 | £4.99 | £3,000.00 | 0% | 0% | £0.50 | £4.99 |
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| Tuxedo Pay Monthly - Monthly charge but fees are less on usage than the Tuixedo pay-as-you-go card. Better for regular users. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Blue Sky Card Pay As You Go | | £9.99 | £0.00 | £3,000.00 | 2.5% | 0% | 0.99% | £0.00 |
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| Apply online today and start to enjoy the benefits of a Blue Sky Prepaid MasterCard, with no credit application. For only £9.99 you will receive one of the safest ways to shop online, in-store and for cash withdrawals. In addition never pay booking fees with Ryan Air when booking flights using your Blue Sky Prepaid MasterCard. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Escape Prepaid Card | | £9.99 | £0.00 | £3,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
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| If you’re looking for a safe, convenient alternative to carrying cash then look no further than the escape Prepaid MasterCard. With no monthly fees, cashback on online purchases and no fees for using in store or online, the escape Prepaid MasterCard gives you the freedom of being able to send wherever you want, whenever you want with the security of knowing you can only spend what you load onto the card. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
MeCard | | £9.99 | £0.00 | £3,000.00 | 3% | 0% | £0.75 | £0.00 |
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| MeCard is the prepaid card for teenagers, backed and supported by their parents and allowing them a unique opportunity to manage their cash online. MeCard, a prepaid MasterCard® card for young people that want to take control of their money DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard | | £4.95 | £4.95 | £5,000.00 | 2.75% | £1.00 | £2.00 | £10.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Bread Card | | £7.50 | £0.00 | £3,500.00 | 2.75% | 2% | £1.50 | £4.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Splash Plastic |  | £5.00 | £0.00 | £3,500.00 | 2.5% | 2.5% | £1.50 | £5.00 |
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| 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 DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Moneybookers prepaid MasterCard | | £8.62 | £0.00 | £100,000.00 | 1.99% | 0% | £1.55 | £0.00 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Speed-e-card | | £7.95 | £2.99 | £3,000.00 | 3% | 0.75% | 1.5% | £2.99 |
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| 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. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
Virgin PAYG Prepaid |  | £9.95 | £0.00 | £3,500.00 | 3.5% | 2.95% | 2.95% | £0.00 |
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| The Virgin Prepaid Card is ideal if you don’t want a credit card! You do not need a bank account or perfect credit rating to apply, all you need is to be over 18 and a UK resident. There is no monthly fee with the Virgin Pay as you go Prepaid Card. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | ||||||||||||||
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