Visa Cash Cards are reloadable, prepaid cards that can be used like cash in almost any situation – wherever credit cards are accepted. Credit card issuers offer these cards in a lot of different versions, so it’s a good idea to check out the aspects and fees so that you can find the one that suits your needs.
There are a lot of advantages in carrying Visa Cash Cards: they are safer than carrying cash; they are available without a credit check to anyone over 18; there are a lot of ways to load and reload them and it’s easy to check on the balance; you’re the one who decides how much you want to load onto the card; you can withdraw cash from any Visa cash dispenser and they are accepted anywhere Visa is accepted.
The following are three of the many Visa Cash Cards on the market:
• Visa Buxx Card
This is a popular card among parents who want to give their kids some financial independence while controlling their expenses. Money can be loaded over the phone or online – parents control the amount loaded onto the card; Kids have funds when they need them and parents can see where the money is being spent.
• Vision Premier Prepaid Visa Card
This is a low fee card which offers free SMS or email alerts informing you of your balance. There are also other features that make it a popular card, such as free online bill payment, a small weekly fee that isn’t applicable if funds money is loaded by direct deposit and no fees to activate the card.
• Ready Debit Visa Prepaid Card
With this card you can pay a $4.95 fee per month to avoid overdraft charges. You can reload up to $10,000 and pay bills free online if the card is loaded by direct deposit. You can even choose the colour of your card.
As there are so many cards available take a little time to look at the amounts of fees charged. Some Visa Cash Cards carry high fees that reduce the amount of money available on the card. Look at the maximum load amount, if you use your card a lot or for expensive items you’ll need the highest load amount. Keep an eye on your spending, most cards allow you to check the balance on them online or by phone as well as from cash dispensers.