A new report issued by Mercator Advisory Group finds that more consumers want prepaid cards for themselves, not just friends and family. by Chris Warren For years now, prepaid cards have been a handy fallback for the unimaginative or too busy gift giver. Don’t know what to get grandpa for his birthday? No problem. Just… Continue reading Prepaid Cards Are Not Just For Gifts Anymore
Author: Chris Warren
Chase Cardholders Get Wined And Dined
There are already plenty of reasons for foodies to attend the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, from September 27 until November 11. Given the global slant of Epcot, one of four theme parks located at the Florida based Walt Disney World Resort, the festival offers its gourmand visitors the opportunity to sample cuisines and… Continue reading Chase Cardholders Get Wined And Dined
Bomb Threats Over Prepaid Cards
The number of ways criminals are attempting to utilize prepaid debit cards increasingly seems to match the rapid proliferation of the cards themselves. As we have written about numerous times at BestPrepaidDebitCards.com, thieves have been especially attracted to the use of prepaid debit cards in a scam that involves turning people’s lights off: from California… Continue reading Bomb Threats Over Prepaid Cards
The Occupy Prepaid Debit Card Announces Fees
In an announcement that was equal parts press release, fundraiser and call to arms, the Occupy Money Cooperative unveiled fees for its new prepaid debit card. by Chris Warren The Occupy Movement marked the second anniversary of its Wall Street occupation in a way that few would have expected when thousands took to the streets… Continue reading The Occupy Prepaid Debit Card Announces Fees
Chicago Introduces Transit Card With Prepaid Option
Understandably, much of the current media attention devoted to the Ventra cards centers on how Chicagoans can transition from using Chicago Card transit cards and other paper tickets to the new option; basically, riders have to wave the radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled over a reader as they enter a subway station or board a bus. Although of less immediate concern to riders of Chicago’s public transport system is a new option that allows Ventra card holders to also open a prepaid debit MasterCard account.
Prepaid Debit Cards And Obamacare
According to the Businessweek story by John Tozzi, the state exchanges that will begin opening in Oct. will be required to accept payment via not only prepaid debit cards but also checks, money orders and bank wire transfers. In a way, this shouldn’t be at all surprising. After all, the Affordable Care Act is aimed largely at helping low-income families to purchase health care. Even though these new entrants to the health care market will be aided with government subsidies to help afford their new plans, they will still need a way to pay for it.