Have you ever needed to buy goods or service online or in the real world, only to discover that your debit card is not accepted? Maybe you are not old enough to have a recognised credit card or you have a low credit rating which excludes you.

 

Well, there is a solution to get around not being able to use your Solo or Visa Electron. Even if you do not have a bank account, you can apply for a Master Card, which is more widely accepted online and in the real world.

 

The cards from the compaies below are pre-pay. You top it up before you make a purchase, similar to how you use a pre-pay voucher for your mobile phone. Click on any of the companies below for full details.

 

There are fees associated with topping up and/or using the cards which are advised on the websites, but the savings you can make by shopping online may more than make up for that. And for the security conscious, it's ideal for a dedicated card for internet purchases, as you cannot go overdrawn as the funds are limited to what money you put on the card.