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Lieke Braadbaart

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Published: 05/03/2018
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Prepaid cards can come in handy for a lot of reasons. You may be worried about spending too much, you may not want or be able to get a bank account but still need a card, or you may simply be looking for a travel card that doesn't rely on credit.

Whatever your reason, if you need such a card you may want to take a look at this year's victorious prepaid cards and see if you can get yourself some star-rated plastic. Moneyfacts experts have analysed the most relevant features to those looking for a prepaid card, judging access, flexibility and card charges, among other things.

Those products that are deemed this year's 'best-in-class' have received a Star Rating of five or four, with both everyday prepaid cards and travel cards scrutinised extensively. That's why you can be confident that the cards featured in the tables below will offer you true value, which leaves you with a much more manageable list of prepaid deals to choose between.

"Whether you are looking to manage your finances better or add an extra layer of security when travelling, choosing the right prepaid card can be a challenging task," commented Samantha Owens, Insight Manager at Moneyfacts. "Weighing up the fees and charges against the benefits can be confusing, but the Moneyfacts Prepaid Card Star Ratings allow the customer to focus their attention on the card that suits them the most in terms of functionality, benefits and the range of fees."

What next?

Have a look at the table below, or go straight to our prepaid card or prepaid travel card Best Buy charts

 

EVERYDAY PREPAID CARDS
5 STARS 4 STARS
Cashplus
  • Gold Deluxe
Nimbl

Optimum
  • Prepaid Mastercard
Prepaid financial services card

Quidity
  • Plus
Spark
  • Prepaid card
Bread

Cashplus
  • Gold Activeplus
icount
  • Pay Monthly
  • PAYG

 

TRAVEL PREPAID CARDS
5 STARS 4 STARS
AA
  • Euro Card
  • Worldwide: Sterling Card
Caxton
  • Mastercard
Centtrip
  • Prepaid Mastercard
Endsleigh
  • Travelcard
Fairfx
  • Dollar
  • Euro
  • Everywhere
ICE
  • Travellers Cashcard Dollar
  • Travellers Cashcard Euro
Seasons
  • Visa Travel Card
We Swap
  • Mastercard
BreadFX
  • Euro
Cashplus
  • Dollar
  • Euro
Tui
  • Mastercard Multicurrency
Virgin
  • Dollar Card
  • Euro Card
Disclaimer

Information is correct as of the date of publication (shown at the top of this article). Any products featured may be withdrawn by their provider or changed at any time. Links to third parties on this page are paid for by the third party. You can find out more about the individual products by visiting their site. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will receive a small payment if you use their services after you click through to their site. All information is subject to change without notice. Please check all terms before making any decisions. This information is intended solely to provide guidance and is not financial advice. Moneyfacts will not be liable for any loss arising from your use or reliance on this information. If you are in any doubt, Moneyfacts recommends you obtain independent financial advice.

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