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Sly · 03-13-2014, 06:19 PM

I'm going to Mexico for two weeks and don't want to use any of my regular credit cards, have heard too many bad stories. I was thinking that I could get one of those rechargeable credit cards and then fill it up as needed throughout the trip, but have no idea how these work or where to even get one.

Experiences?

candyflip · 03-13-2014, 06:26 PM

Amex Serve or Google Wallet.

You can have a Google Wallet card sent within 5 days. That's all mine too.

Amex Serve you can pick up at any drug store.

I use both of these and now avoid Paypal at all costs.

Sly · 03-13-2014, 06:28 PM

I would be concerned about the Amex not being accepted in enough places. Does Visa have a similar card?

L-Pink · 03-13-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I would be concerned about the Amex not being accepted in enough places. Does Visa have a similar card?

I have a Master Card next to my computer for any online purchases I make. You can pick them up anywhere, convenience, drug, grocery stores.

SplatterMaster · 03-13-2014, 08:41 PM

Never used one but I think Green Dot is one of the bigger ones. Pick em up at Walmart https://www.greendot.com/greendot

I think most large branch banks offer them now too. You may be able to get one through your bank. I'd check that out first.

arock10 · 03-13-2014, 09:25 PM

Any credit card is fine. Just don't use a debit card. And use cash for shit like bars etc

ErectMedia · 03-13-2014, 09:32 PM

Got those cards everywhere, bank, walgreens, walmart etc... Guess ya just gotta compare the fee chart on them for service fees if ya give a shit. I'd probably see what the bank has first as most sell some form of prepaid visa/mastercard. Personally I've never used one as I just use credit cards, debit card and paypal card but I haven't traveled anywhere where risk could be a factor.

DBS.US · 03-13-2014, 09:41 PM

https://www.greendot.com/greendot
3% Transaction fee for purchases with merchants outside the U.S.
You can refill from a coinstar machine

sandman! · 03-13-2014, 09:47 PM

you can get $100 cards amx or visa at most walmarts for $104-$108

candyflip · 03-14-2014, 04:09 AM

The Google Wallet card is a MasterCard.

CurrentlySober · 03-14-2014, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by arock10

And use cash for shit ...

Me Too !

slapass · 03-14-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I'm going to Mexico for two weeks and don't want to use any of my regular credit cards, have heard too many bad stories. I was thinking that I could get one of those rechargeable credit cards and then fill it up as needed throughout the trip, but have no idea how these work or where to even get one.

Experiences?

Don't worry. You are only liable for the first $50 of an issue. Amex is your best bet as they take it everywhere but in the USA.

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	Amex Serve or Google Wallet. You can have a Google Wallet card sent within 5 days. That's all mine too. Amex Serve you can pick up at any drug store. I use both of these and now avoid Paypal at all costs. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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arock10 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,218	Any credit card is fine. Just don't use a debit card. And use cash for shit like bars etc __________________ Sup

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ErectMedia Confirmed Chicago Pimp Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,100	Got those cards everywhere, bank, walgreens, walmart etc... Guess ya just gotta compare the fee chart on them for service fees if ya give a shit. I'd probably see what the bank has first as most sell some form of prepaid visa/mastercard. Personally I've never used one as I just use credit cards, debit card and paypal card but I haven't traveled anywhere where risk could be a factor. __________________ Domain Name Registration Web3 Domains Last edited by ErectMedia; 03-13-2014 at 09:36 PM..

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SplatterMaster Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cyberspace Posts: 790	Never used one but I think Green Dot is one of the bigger ones. Pick em up at Walmart https://www.greendot.com/greendot I think most large branch banks offer them now too. You may be able to get one through your bank. I'd check that out first.

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DBS.US Geo Cities Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Captiva Island, Florida USA Posts: 11,835	https://www.greendot.com/greendot 3% Transaction fee for purchases with merchants outside the U.S. You can refill from a coinstar machine __________________ Make a Free Chaturbate White Label site in 34 minutes and be making money tonight Last edited by DBS.US; 03-13-2014 at 09:47 PM..

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03-14-2014, 04:09 AM	#10
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	The Google Wallet card is a MasterCard. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me