Your Guide on Pre-Paid Credit Cards

How the New Credit Card Law Affects You

2010-08-24T00:41:00.001-07:00

Laws are created to protect people as well as their interest. Through laws, policies and even simple rules and regulations, we are able to recognize our rights and privileges. We gain a feeling of security especially because we know that the government looks after our welfare.

One of the best examples of rules created to protect the interest of consumers is the new Credit Card Act. What are the provisions of this federal law? How does it influence the lives of credit consumers? And how does it protect the welfare of credit cardholders? To know the answers to these questions, we encourage you to read the succeeding paragraphs of this short article.

What is the New Credit Card Act?

The New Credit Card Act, more formally known as the New Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility , and Disclosure (CARD) Act was implemented on August 20, 2009. This law gives credit cardholders the special privilege of declining drastic changes that card issuers intend to impose on their credit card programs. Why is this important?

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The Prepaid Credit Card - Are You Confused?

2010-07-19T00:56:00.000-07:00

If you've heard the term prepaid credit card, you may have wondered just how this differs from other forms of card.

In fact, you may even have wondered if this involves some form of different technology.

No, it doesn't! The differences aren't visible and the cards - which are more commonly known as prepaid credit cards - work identically to credit cards in terms of ATMs and other forms of technology.

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This comes with what some people refer to as that great mixed blessing - the credit limit.

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How You Can Benefit from the New Credit Card Law

2010-05-18T02:10:00.000-07:00

The new Credit CARD (Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) law was approved on May 22, 2009 and since then, modifications has been made to protect consumers and credit cardholders. In this post, let us discuss how consumers can benefit from the changes made:

1. Rules on Credit Card Fees. Credit card companies are now prohibited from imposing additional fees from their cardholders who want to send in payment through telephone banking of through the internet.

2. No Double-cycle Billing. In the past, some credit card issuers use the double-cycle method of billing where the cardholder’s rate of interest is based upon the current and previous balances. Under the new Credit CARD, double-cycle has completely been eliminated.

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The Best Prepaid Credit Card For You

2009-12-11T08:52:00.001-08:00

You're in the market to find a prepaid credit card, huh? Well, that's great, but like anything, if you're new to finding a card for your wallet, or purse, let me tell you what you need to look out for when you're looking to either control your spending, or find a card that helps you plan a budget for you. In my opinion, the best card is a prepaid card, and I just stated the reasons why. You won't have to worry about overspending, and you can also control your spending. What's not to love about that one?

When you're looking for the best prepaid credit card on the market, how can you find it, you might ask? It's simple, and let me break down what you should look out for.

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Get a Free Prepaid Credit Card to Help Build Your Credit

2009-12-08T08:13:00.000-08:00

Credit cards are becoming a bit of a necessity in our society. It is the easiest way to make a purchase, especially if you don't like to carry around a lot of cash. When you shop online sometimes this is the only way to make a purchase. However, people with bad credit may have trouble qualifying for a credit card. There is an option for these people though. They can get a free prepaid credit card. These are essentially debit cards in that you pay in money in order to be able to spend money with the credit card.

When choosing one of these cards, it would be wise to look into some prepaid credit card reviews to find the best prepaid credit cards. Different cards have different conditions. Some of the free prepaid credit card offers are only free if you have direct deposit of a check each month, or require you to send in a mail in rebate to refund the activation fee.

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Prepaid Credit Cards Making You Money

2009-11-06T20:36:00.000-08:00

Many credit card companies have started using the cardholders as a part of their marketing plan by offering them the opportunity to earn cash back or referring a friend. There are several credit card companies that offer you a referral fee when you have someone sign up and start using the credit card. You should check out the different opportunities offered by these credit card companies. Many of the companies offer you a lifetime commission and tiered commissions. You are interested in earning money from your prepaid credit card check out where you are getting your card and the company that is offering you this card. You can contact them and find out if they have the marketing plan in place where they pay you to refer customers to the company. You should also find out what percentage they are offering as this can differ from company to company.

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Prepaid Credit Cards that Rebuild Bad Credit History

2009-10-01T09:00:00.001-07:00

People get a credit card not just to enjoy convenience in paying their bills but to build credit history as well. In fact, maintaining at least one or two credit cards can really boost one’s credit score. As long as a credit cardholder keeps up with his/her payments, he/she can enjoy good credit.

Unfortunately, some people suffer from bad credit history as a result of credit card mismanagement. Late payments, exceeding credit limit and outstanding balances can really pull down your credit score. Do you find yourself in a similar situation? Do you currently have a low credit score? If yes, what can you do to regain a good standing?

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Can A Prepaid Credit Card Rebuild Your Bad Credit?

2009-09-10T23:47:00.000-07:00

People who suffer from a history of bad credit often have a difficult time finding a credit card with the best deal. Usually, the lowest interest rates, the rewards, and the privileges are reserved only for customers with good to excellent credit rating.

Most credit cards for bad credit impose a high APR, expensive late penalty fees, annual fees, etc. If you have bad credit, you may consider improving your credit history first before applying for a regular credit card.

Why Get A Prepaid Credit Card

Can a prepaid card help you rebuild your bad credit history? In the past years, prepaid card issuers do not provide credit reporting. Today however, prepaid credit cards or debit cards can be used in rebuilding credit history. You can now choose a prepaid card issuer that offers payment reporting to the major credit bureaus so you can start improving your credit right away. Use the internet to find potential prepaid cards and spend time comparing your choices.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Credit Cards

2009-09-07T02:12:00.001-07:00

Today, credit cards can be considered as a necessity rather than a luxury. Many hotels, airlines and car rental companies offer online reservations which uses the credit card payment system. Truly, credit cards provide great convenience and practicality not only in purchasing things but in paying bills as well.

But what if you don’t own a credit card? Some people cannot qualify for regular credit cards because of their credit history. If you have bad credit, this may not be the best time for you to apply for a credit card account. Nevertheless, you can still enjoy the convenience of using card payment systems by getting a prepaid credit card.

Prepaid Credit Cards – How To Use Them

Prepaid credit cards can be used for payment just like a regular credit card. You can use them to buy things from online stores or make online reservations to your chosen hotel, airline or car rental company. You can use them to pay for your purchases at groceries, boutiques, diners, drugstores, convenience stores, gasoline stations and any establishment that accepts credit card payment.

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A Prepaid Credit Card - Why Use One?

2009-08-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

A prepaid card is an excellent choice when you are trying to build your credit score. Remember it is still credit and you have to make payments even though you have money in your savings account to cover the charges. You apply your funds to the pre-paid credit card and when you need to make a purchase the funds are there for you already. This way you do not over spend your budget and you need not worry about getting a bad credit score.

It is important that you realize that you can still get the card company to make reports to the credit card company about how you handle your account. You can use this to build your credit rating, turn it into a secured credit card and eventually into an unsecured credit card. This is one of the main reasons that customers like using the prepaid credit card.