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Getting a card to pay for stuff online

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  • 05-09-2009 1:55pm
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    RandomRetard
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    hi there

    ive never had a bank card. always been a cash in hand man but i want to get a simple card that i can use to buy things online such as flights/holidays etc

    i also want to be able to take money from an atm machine to save me the bother of carrying cash and also i would like to use the card to pay for things when you go into a shop

    im not looking a credit card tho. i just want a card where if i go into the bank and deposit 1,000euro then i will have 1,000 to spend and if that runs out i then have to top up the account again

    whats my best options?

    thanks!


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    Mimikyu
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    jaffa20
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    The only bank offering such cards at the moment is Halifax. They have a visa debit card which just works like a visa credit card but the money directly comes out of your current account. I'm very happy with them. You can apply for their current account online and send in the documentation or just drop into their branch.

    Other banks are thinking of bringing in a card like this soon but at the moment they just have a laser card which has many restrictions for buying online.


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    jaffa20
    Registered Users Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭jaffa20


    Captain Morgan wrote: »
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    You beat me to it :)


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    ScouseMouse
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    Have a look at this. Its only recently launched.

    http://www.payzonemoney.ie/

    This could sort you out.


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    Ogham
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    Ulster Bank is going to be issung Visa Debit cards this month according to this article


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    RandomRetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭RandomRetard


    Captain Morgan wrote: »
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    This looks great thanks
    jaffa20 wrote: »
    The only bank offering such cards at the moment is Halifax. They have a visa debit card which just works like a visa credit card but the money directly comes out of your current account. I'm very happy with them. You can apply for their current account online and send in the documentation or just drop into their branch.

    Other banks are thinking of bringing in a card like this soon but at the moment they just have a laser card which has many restrictions for buying online.

    same to you
    superscouse wrote: »
    Have a look at this. Its only recently launched.

    http://www.payzonemoney.ie/

    This could sort you out.

    only problem with that is i need a card to buy it:) but it does look good
    Ogham wrote: »
    Ulster Bank is going to be issung Visa Debit cards this month according to this article

    will take a look at this also


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    ScouseMouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    RandomRetard wrote: »

    only problem with that is i need a card to buy it:) but it does look good.


    Er.... No you dont. I have a pile of them on the counter in front of me in my shop.

    You give me 6 euro, and I give you the card. You have to do this and that to top it up but not by card.

    Payzone agents should have them, I do anyway.

    *Mod Note* I am an agent but am not looking for business, just to inform the OP


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    Jax Teller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭Jax Teller


    Good thread lookin for exact same thing .. Any word on aib launching one of these cards


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    Jax Teller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭Jax Teller


    superscouse wrote: »
    Have a look at this. Its only recently launched.

    http://www.payzonemoney.ie/

    This could sort you out.
    is that just like an 3v card


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    ScouseMouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    Like a 3v card but is a physical credit card and it can be used in ATM machines.


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    RandomRetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭RandomRetard


    superscouse wrote: »
    Like a 3v card but is a physical credit card and it can be used in ATM machines.

    and just to be 100% sure i can defo buy stuff online with this? flights etc

    if you cant mention the name of the shop then can you pm me. i assume its like centra or some places like that?

    this would save alot of hassle as i can just topup the card in shops


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    BuffyBot
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    It works exactly the same online as any other credit card does, apart from the fact you can only spend money that you've topped it up with :)


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    ScouseMouse
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    Most Payzone shops should have it. (The ones with the pink signage). As previously mentioned, I am not touting for business, but will send you my shop details in case you are in the area.

    Check out your local Spar/Londis/Centra. Not all stores may have them in stock though.


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    RandomRetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭RandomRetard


    pm replied to

    thanks again


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