Loaded And Ready To Buy: What Prepaid Credit Cards Are And How They Work
Have you been burned by too much credit card debt lately? Too scared of credit? Had enough of credit card bills? If plastic was a way of life for you and you’re thinking of looking for a good alternative that is as convenient and easy to use, then a prepaid credit card is the perfect choice.
What are prepaid credit cards?
If you’ve used a prepaid phone card or sim card before, then you already have a basic idea of how a prepaid credit card works. You just need to ‘load’ it with money and then use it as you would any regular credit card. It can be used to pay your purchases at any store and is also accepted for many online transactions. You may also withdraw cash from any ATM.
Essentially, a prepaid credit card functions as a debit card, except that a prepaid credit card is a separate account. A debit card is linked to either a savings or a checking account. You just need to open a prepaid credit card account and deposit money, just like you would with a regular bank account. After you pay the fees, which could amount from $5 to $50, the bank then...