Prepaid Cards

Cards that are accepted like credit cards, but function as debit cards, with each purchase coming from the prepaid amount loaded onto the card. (NOTE: Prepaid card fees change fairly regularly -- check the terms and conditions of each card to be sure the interest rates shown here are accurate.) See bottom of page if you are looking for prepaid cards especially for high school students.

• RushCard Prepaid Card - Prepaid card Pay As You Go Plan. Fee Details: One-Time Card Fee: $3.95 - $9.95; Convenience Fee/Transaction Fee: $1.00 for each PIN or signature transaction capped at $10 in each calendar month; No fee to reload your card: See terms (go to issuers website for complete fees, terms & conditions.)
• AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard® Card - Prepaid card accepted where MasterCard is accepted. Fee Details: Activation Fee: $0 with direct deposit, otherwise $4.95, Monthly Maintenance Fee: See terms. Per Transaction Fee: See terms. (click for complete fees, terms & conditions.)

Prepaid Cards for Teens / High School Cards / Visa Buxx:

• US Bank Visa Buxx Card - Prepaid card especially for teens, with parental control of funds advised. Accepted where Visa is accepted. Fee Details: Enrollment Fee: $10.00 or $15.00, Reload Fee: No fee or $2.50. Inactive Account Fee: $2.00/month. (click for complete fees, terms & conditions.)
• PAYjr Visa Buxx Card - Prepaid card for high school students and teens, with parental controls to monitor spending. Fee Details: Enrollment Fee: $4.95, Reload Fee: No fee to $5.95. Monthly Maintenance Fee: $4.95/month. (click for complete fees, terms & conditions.)

Published 09/07/10 (Modified 09/09/16)