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eternalknot Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I've done it to pay for a hotel (didn't want a hold on my debit card), and it's worked right away once activated. I bet it works :) I hope it does! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think it will work (but I also think those cards have a $5 activation fee). Another idea might be to have a friend or family member charge it and pay them in cash. I can't believe the college won't do paypal or e-checks.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have bought and then activated them the same day. If you use them at a store, you can just use them as you would any other credit card without doing anything. If you want to use them to pay for something online, you have to "register" the cards first. It is pretty easy to do - you punch in the codes off the back. Registration was automatic (I registered, then purchased something within minutes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMom66 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Do you happen to have a debit card from your bank with the Visa or Mastercard logo? That would work just like a credit card. Just a thought. I personally haven't bought the prepaid Visa or Mastercards, but I would think as soon as you load the money on it at the store that it would be active. Maybe they will know at the grocery store. Hope you get it worked out! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OhioMom66 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Awesome! So glad it worked out! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 That is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've done it to pay for a hotel (didn't want a hold on my debit card), and it's worked right away once activated. I bet it works :) I hope it does! Good luck! Great idea. Thanks for this. Not to high jack this thead, but dh and I were just talking about hotel reservations and options so we do not have to use our debit cards. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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