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Review of the MetaBank

READYdebit Card

 

MetaBank ReadyDebit

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The READYdebit Card from MetaBank is the perfect way for people who don't have a checking account to obtain and use a debit card for all of their purchases - whether plastic is required or not.

With this prepaid card, cardholders simply load the READYdebit Card with cash and use it as they would a credit card. Paychecks can even be directly deposited into a READYdebit account to get easy access to funds without waiting in line at the bank and to avoid paying high check cashing fees.

The READYdebit Card offers two options, depending on the cardholder's needs. The Basic plan is $4.95 a month, while the Select plan is $8.95 a month and comes with lots of extras like free online bill pay*. Select plan cardholders are also cut a break on other fees such as ATM withdrawal fees, balance inquiry fees, and fees for PIN transactions.

The best thing about the READYdebit Card is the freebies. Unlike other prepaid cards, cardholders are not charged card loading fees or negative balance fees - something banks would charge a pretty penny for.

The best part is that the READYdebit Card works just like a credit card and can be used to book hotel or car reservations or to make purchases online - something that just can't be done without a credit card. Plus, your funds on the READYdebit Card are protected by Visa's Zero Liability™ policy, which protects cardholders from unauthorized transactions.

Funds can be loaded onto the READYdebit via direct deposit, or at participating retail stores including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, RadioShack, and wherever the Visa ReadLink symbol is displayed.

Most Attractive Feature(s): Direct deposit, online bill pay service

 
 
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BuyRIGHT Pre-Paid MasterCard
  1. Free Direct Deposit
  2. On-Time Monthly Payments Reported To at Least One Major Credit Bureau
  3. Free Account Activity Alerts
  4. Flexible Fee Structure
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Wired Plastic Prepaid Visa Card
Convenient Tap-n-Pay Purchases at Merchants Nationwide. No Bounced Check, NSF and Overdraft Charges EVER! FREE Bill Pay Service - Pay Anyone Online or Over the Phone. FREE Credit Builder with Overdraft Protection. FREE Mobile & Email Alerts! FREE Direct Deposit - Eliminate Check Cashing Fees. Add Cash Instantly at 100,000 Retail Locations Nationwide.
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Vision Silver Prepaid MasterCard
Perfect Card for Government/Benefits Checks Recipients. $0 Activation with Rebate. 100% Guaranteed Approval, No Credit Check. Free Direct Deposit of Your Pay or Government Check. Free Unlimited Purchase Transactions Anywhere Where MasterCard Debit Card is Accepted. No Overdraft Fees or Minimum Balances. Online Checking - Electronic or Paper Checks.
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4 Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
AccountNow Prepaid Visa
Advance Line of Credit, No Credit Check Needed. $0 ACTIVATION FEE - When You Load Your Card By Direct Deposit. 100% Guaranteed Approval. FREE Credit Builder. FREE Online Bill Pay. NO Overdraft Fees or Minimum Balance Required. Re-loadable With up to a $10,000 Balance.
   
5 Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
Facecard Prepaid Mastercard
Like having a prepaid card, gift card and cash all rolled into one. Free activation and no annual or monthly fees. Cardholders also receive Prewards, which are like coupons, put directly on the card. The Facecard Prepaid MasterCard doesn't carry the risk of debt or overdraft fees because you cannot spend beyond what you have on the card.
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