Best Prepaid Visa Cards

The best prepaid Visa cards are safe, effective and convenient. They not only protect you from unauthorized transactions but also work to control your spending. Another benefit to a prepaid Visa card is that it is accepted at all the stores and online establishments where Visa cards are honored, plus they can be used at ATM machines to withdraw cash. Visa doesn't offer cards or financial services directly to consumers, but rather, Visa permits banks to offer cards and services that can be used wherever Visa is accepted.

Find the best prepaid card for you.

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 The prepaid Visa Buxx card isn't a credit card, but is accepted everywhere Visa debit cards are welcomed. This card can be loaded online or over the phone and spending can be monitored. It makes the perfect first card for teens as they learn financial responsibility. Expenditures can be monitored and spending habits reviewed, and if the card happens to get lost or stolen you will not be expected to pay for unauthorized purchases.

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 This is one of the best prepaid Visa cards for travel because it provides a convenient alternative to carrying travelers checks or cash, and it is welcomed wherever Visa cards are accepted. In addition, the Visa Travel Money Card can be used at ATMs around the world, making it easier to get foreign currency. If the card happens to get lost or stolen, it is most often replaced within one business day of being reported missing. An added bonus with this card is the lost luggage reimbursement feature. If your checked luggage is lost by the airline, bus or other transpiration provider, Visa pays up to $250 per trip for luggage replacement.

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 Remember the days when it was almost impossible to get a credit card without established or good credit? Now the Visa Reloadable Prepaid card is available without a credit check. You just load the card with money and it allows you to make purchases wherever Visa debit cards are honored. It's a good tool to help shoppers stay within their budget, too.

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 This prepaid Visa card lets you deposit cash or checks to your Vision Card account and use the card to gain access to your cash. It's a convenient way to pay bills, make a purchase or get cash from a nearby ATM.

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 This easy-to-get card has a one-time refundable activation fee of $9.95, which is applied the first time you load money onto your card. This can be done by any Western Union agent at a participating location without any additional monthly fees. The card can be used to make a Western Union money transfer or payment of a bill at WesternUnion.com.

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 Loading money onto your Account Now Prepaid Visa is as easy as signing up. Then you can deposit your paycheck directly to your card at no charge. It eliminates check cashing fees and overdraft fees while providing the opportunity to build good credit.

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 This is one of the best prepaid Visa cards for those who are worried about online identify theft. The Anonymous Prepaid Visa allows you to complete online transactions with complete anonymity. These cards can be purchased for even amounts ranging from $20-$500, but they are not reloadable, so once you've used their worth they are disposable.

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 This card makes the perfect gift for every occasion and can be used by those who receive it to make online purchases as well as shop in person or on the phone. DeluxeCard prepaid cards are available in a number of designs so you can pick the perfect one to mark any occasion. The cards are good for one year or until the amount loaded on the card is used up. Not only does it allow the recipient to choose a gift he or she really wants, but it also saves the gift-giver the hassle of exchanging an unwanted gift.

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 The RushCard can be used to make purchases around the world and to withdraw cash at over 855,000 ATMs. No credit check is done when processing your application, but a valid social security number, date of birth, and U.S. address are needed in order to be approved.

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 The FastCard Visa Consumer Card can be used at any ATM with a PLUS/Visa Logo. It can also be used for shopping online, in stores or by phone. Everyone qualifies for this one. There's no application or credit check.

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