Advantages: No credit checks, can only use when you top the card up, accepted worldwide Disadvantages: You may get a restrcited card, charge fees (but thesearen't too high)
***WHAT IS A VIRGIN PREPAID MASTERCARD?***
It looks just like a credit card and you can spend on it just like a credit card, and you can use it where-ever MasterCard's are accepted. The Difference is you load it up with cash before you shop, rather than paying for it after you've shopped or a month later, when you receive your bill!
***WHY BUY IT?***
For a start its not a credit or debit card, although you can use it in the same way shop on-line ... ...* When you buy something, virgin money take the price from your balance, along with a 2.95% transaction charge.
* When you run low on funds, simply top up again!
***BUT HOW CAN I ADD FUNDS TO MY CARD?***
* At any Post Office for free - Funds take 1 working day to reach your card.
* Any shop or Garage which have the PayPoint sign - Funds are on your card immediately but you are charged 2.75%.
* Debit card at virginmoney.com - Funds take 3 working ...
kiss_me2070 01.10.2008
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