Comments on: A review of Pre-paid “credit” cards in Ireland http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/ The musings of a team of 20 something friends in Cork, Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:27:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: eddie http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13988 eddie Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:14:10 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13988 DESPERATLY need a plastic prepaid credit card in ireland ..credit has been shot to hell and to get back to work i need the use of a card ..any advice would be greatly appriaciated ...jan 27th 2011 DESPERATLY need a plastic prepaid credit card in ireland ..credit has been shot to hell and to get back to work i need the use of a card ..any advice would be greatly appriaciated …jan 27th 2011

]]> By: Finton http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13976 Finton Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:13:06 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13976 Hi all, Payzone's prepaid mastercard works great for me. I can use it on Ryanair and save the €10 administrative fee p/p. I saved €60 with one booking but I did have to pay the fees on the card, load, purchase etc but I still ended up saving nearly €50. I've heard bad things about the credit union cards- not accepted and hard to get one if you dont live in that particular location. Payzone are bringing out a new instant voucher, similar to that of 3V I persume but apparently its instant- so you can get it and use it all in the one day which is pretty convenient for last minute shopping. Its called 'Swirl' but I don't know when exactly it is coming out! Hi all,

Payzone’s prepaid mastercard works great for me. I can use it on Ryanair and save the €10 administrative fee p/p. I saved €60 with one booking but I did have to pay the fees on the card, load, purchase etc but I still ended up saving nearly €50. I’ve heard bad things about the credit union cards- not accepted and hard to get one if you dont live in that particular location. Payzone are bringing out a new instant voucher, similar to that of 3V I persume but apparently its instant- so you can get it and use it all in the one day which is pretty convenient for last minute shopping. Its called ‘Swirl’ but I don’t know when exactly it is coming out!

]]> By: alex http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13959 alex Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:59:23 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13959 Xavier the credit union only accept local residence who live and work around... they wont take application from people from other towns But here is the news... Ulster bank now offering visa debit with every account the same way Halifax was offering it in Ireland. Xavier the credit union only accept local residence who live and work around… they wont take application from people from other towns

But here is the news…

Ulster bank now offering visa debit with every account the same way Halifax was offering it in Ireland.

]]> By: Xavier http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13911 Xavier Thu, 13 May 2010 09:04:07 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13911 I have come across oceans of these boards and am confused as to why Irish people talk about looking around for a good deal but when they find it they dont bother changing. Have told loads of my friends and work colleagues about the Bishopstown Credit Union debit card and while they all know about it they still have not picked up one. The fact is there are NO loading fees or charges with the account no ATM charges like the astronomical 2.75% of some institutions and you dont need to stand on one leg with a pineapple under your arm to use it. I have used the debit card all over the world and never had a problem as it has the MasterCard symbol. The only thing I dont like is that they are the only credit union to offer it. Other credit unions need to get a move on. Everyone who can get one should get one - even to try out as it doesnt cost anything and if you dont like it you can hand it back with no charge. A bit of a no brainer, if you ask me. Confused in Cork - Xavier I have come across oceans of these boards and am confused as to why Irish people talk about looking around for a good deal but when they find it they dont bother changing. Have told loads of my friends and work colleagues about the Bishopstown Credit Union debit card and while they all know about it they still have not picked up one. The fact is there are NO loading fees or charges with the account no ATM charges like the astronomical 2.75% of some institutions and you dont need to stand on one leg with a pineapple under your arm to use it. I have used the debit card all over the world and never had a problem as it has the MasterCard symbol. The only thing I dont like is that they are the only credit union to offer it. Other credit unions need to get a move on. Everyone who can get one should get one - even to try out as it doesnt cost anything and if you dont like it you can hand it back with no charge. A bit of a no brainer, if you ask me.

Confused in Cork - Xavier

]]> By: Bob http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13875 Bob Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:25:20 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13875 To follow-up on Dave's post about Paypal it seems that you can now transfer money into your Paypal account by bank transfer. About time! I've been using Wirecard for the last couple of years and after a bumpy start (with paying into their BoI account initially) it's been smooth sailing since (paying direct with bank transfer). To follow-up on Dave’s post about Paypal it seems that you can now transfer money into your Paypal account by bank transfer. About time!

I’ve been using Wirecard for the last couple of years and after a bumpy start (with paying into their BoI account initially) it’s been smooth sailing since (paying direct with bank transfer).

]]> By: Xavier http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13872 Xavier Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:18:39 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13872 Moved to Ireland 3 years ago and i see so many people blogging about banks yet no one mentions credit unions. They are not big where i come from. Here you have leaders. Bishopstown's Credit Union offers a PrePaid MasterCard with no charges. Corkonians Speak with your euro and not on the blogs. Change over to the Credit Union. Viva la Revolucion! Adopted Corkonian :) Moved to Ireland 3 years ago and i see so many people blogging about banks yet no one mentions credit unions. They are not big where i come from. Here you have leaders. Bishopstown’s Credit Union offers a PrePaid MasterCard with no charges. Corkonians Speak with your euro and not on the blogs. Change over to the Credit Union.

Viva la Revolucion!

Adopted Corkonian :)

]]> By: Noel http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13615 Noel Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:55:16 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13615 Yes Neteller seem a decent alternative to 3v. The charge for loading your virtual card is 1.75% of the amount you load it by. so for a 300 euro top it would be 5.25 as opposed to 3vs 5 euro. But it's obviously cheaper for lesser amounts. The main advantage is convienience. You can use your laser card to top it up whenever you like. Yes Neteller seem a decent alternative to 3v. The charge for loading your virtual card is 1.75% of the amount you load it by. so for a 300 euro top it would be 5.25 as opposed to 3vs 5 euro. But it’s obviously cheaper for lesser amounts. The main advantage is convienience. You can use your laser card to top it up whenever you like.

]]> By: elgrego http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13547 elgrego Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:39:57 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13547 Hi,any views on the Anonymous mastercard , it sounds great but i can`t help thinking that with a name like that there has to be a catch. Hi,any views on the Anonymous mastercard , it sounds great but i can`t help thinking that with a name like that there has to be a catch.

]]> By: Miklos http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13489 Miklos Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:30 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2007/08/10/a-review-of-pre-paid-credit-cards-in-ireland/#comment-13489 Hello Everybody, just a hint: with the online payment company "Neteller" (neteller.com) it is possible to get a pre-paid Mastercard called "Net ". There used to be a few euro monthly "dormancy" fee if you did not use it that month, but as I see it's no more there. Anyway, I pay my monthly broadband fee with that card, so I did not pay for the card itself at all. You can also have "Virtual" pre-paid cards for paying online ( this cards' number are valid only why you are paying). Hello Everybody,
just a hint: with the online payment company “Neteller” (neteller.com) it is possible to get a pre-paid Mastercard called “Net “. There used to be a few euro monthly “dormancy” fee if you did not use it that month, but as I see it’s no more there. Anyway, I pay my monthly broadband fee with that card, so I did not pay for the card itself at all. You can also have “Virtual” pre-paid cards for paying online ( this cards’ number are valid only why you are paying).

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