Prepaid Credit Cards, a Solution For People That Cannot Get Approved For Credit Cards
If you watched the news lately, you might have heard that United Airlines is going to a cashless cabin.
This follows suit with other airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, AirTran and Virgin America.
The convenience of having a credit card, is becoming quite the timesaver.
Consumers don't have to wait in line at the post office with a credit card, assuming the post offices have an APC (automated postal center).
People with plastic, simply walk to the pump, insert their card, pump gas and go.
Unfortunately, not all people can get approved for a credit card.
So what are the options for people without a credit card that fly airlines that have a cashless cabin, or pay at the pump when the gas station is closed, and only the card readers attached to the pump work? The first option would be to select a different airline, gas station, or wait in line at the post office.
The second option, would be to hang out with somebody that has a credit card, and have them pay for everything, and you pay them back.
This could be quite embarrassing; and quite a hassle.
The third and best option, would be to apply for a pre-paid credit card, that can be used anywhere Visa or MasterCard is accepted By having a prepaid credit card, there is no more waiting in line at the post office, running into the gas stations, being thirsty or hungry on the airlines, and best yet one can order great deals online.
By using a prepaid credit card, there is no over limit fees to worry about, and some cards offer a direct deposit option from the employer.
Prepaid credit cards are easy to set up, there is no credit check involved; they can be used at almost all major ATMs, and are the safe and effective way to travel.
Most prepaid cards offer 24 hour online access, or 24-hour customer service.
This follows suit with other airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, AirTran and Virgin America.
The convenience of having a credit card, is becoming quite the timesaver.
Consumers don't have to wait in line at the post office with a credit card, assuming the post offices have an APC (automated postal center).
People with plastic, simply walk to the pump, insert their card, pump gas and go.
Unfortunately, not all people can get approved for a credit card.
So what are the options for people without a credit card that fly airlines that have a cashless cabin, or pay at the pump when the gas station is closed, and only the card readers attached to the pump work? The first option would be to select a different airline, gas station, or wait in line at the post office.
The second option, would be to hang out with somebody that has a credit card, and have them pay for everything, and you pay them back.
This could be quite embarrassing; and quite a hassle.
The third and best option, would be to apply for a pre-paid credit card, that can be used anywhere Visa or MasterCard is accepted By having a prepaid credit card, there is no more waiting in line at the post office, running into the gas stations, being thirsty or hungry on the airlines, and best yet one can order great deals online.
By using a prepaid credit card, there is no over limit fees to worry about, and some cards offer a direct deposit option from the employer.
Prepaid credit cards are easy to set up, there is no credit check involved; they can be used at almost all major ATMs, and are the safe and effective way to travel.
Most prepaid cards offer 24 hour online access, or 24-hour customer service.
