Prepaid Credit Cards UK

A reloadable prepaid gift card makes an ideal way of giving a loved one the chance to buy what they really want. It can be used anywhere in the world, and it acts just like a debit card when the person using it makes their purchases. As there is no name on the card, anyone can use it conveniently as it is accepted by all the leading stores just like a credit card would be.

If you’re not sure what to buy your loved one, a pre-paid gift card can be an ideal way of gifting them with something that will let them choose their own gift. Unlike a traditional gift voucher or gift card that has to be used only in very specific places, a prepaid Visa or MasterCard gift card can be used anywhere that accepts visa both on and offline making it much more flexible and easy to use, and ideal when you want to let someone choose their own birthday, anniversary or wedding present.

* Flexible – The card can be used to buy anything from anywhere that accepts visa, meaning that the recipient has the freedom to purchase exactly what they desire where they want to by phone, internet or on the high street.
* Choice – As the card acts just like a credit card, it is readily accepted at all leading stores on the high street, online, and even by catalogues.
* Protection – Visa and MasterCard pre-paid gift cards are much safer than carrying cash or indeed buying with cash. If the card is lost or stolen, the various security features built into the card save the card holder from risking their bank account, and incurring serious loss. They can also be replaced immediately by the participating bank.

Card users can check their balance online at any time too meaning that the person you gift this card to can use it to buy one large item, or several smaller things. Cards can usually be purchased with any amount between £10 and £500 on them. The major gift card companies offering this service are:

Freedom Card – This is a MasterCard gift card that can be purchased at various outlets or online and No ID is required to buy this card.

3V Voucher Card – Useable in over 160 countries this card allows you to have music downloads that are powered by 7Digital and costs are minimal if ordered online.

Prime Card – this re-loadable credit card is great as a gift card as it doesn’t charge any monthly fees and offers many additional benefits. You also get 60% discount in many leading hotels and 15% discount on American airlines, and you can reload the account up to twice daily if required.