Cards?

[Luke]

Hi

I'm 13 (going on 14), and i'm lookin into a card (debit or prepay), that can be used in most shops with chip and pin.

I'm wondering what choices are available, i notice there is solo and electron, but i don't want one of them, since alot of shops i go in don't accept them. So i'm wondering if theres any others i can own?

Thanks
Luke

[Wayne]

I have a Visa debit card which I can use in shops to but things, on the internet to buy things and to get money out using a hole in the wall/cash machine.

[dirrty]

loads accept a solo card :S
ive had one for ages and aint been turned away with it once

[Luke]

I have a Visa debit card which I can use in shops to but things, on the internet to buy things and to get money out using a hole in the wall/cash machine.

Where did you get it from, i just found that lloyds give one, but can't find anything on there site for it


loads accept a solo card :S
ive had one for ages and aint been turned away with it once

If i can't find anything else, then i think i'll go for it, as i've gone on other shops, and found a majority of them accept it

[Wayne]

I got mine at Lloyds TSB. To get a card you'll have to go to the bank and order an appointment with the manager. It's easier than doing it online.

[LoveToStack]

i used to have a Visa electron card. Everywhere accepts them, websites anol, just put it under "visa"

[lAscend]

For a debit card i wouldnt suggest going to nationwide as ive already enquired about a debit card and they said you have to be over 18. Halifax is your best bet where you can get an expresscash card (Visa electron), but its up to you what bank society you go with :) just some might not offer that service :)

[Luke]

ok, i've decided to get a visa electron, i'm just deciding whether to go to lloyds or halixfax now, probs go to lloyds since i live 2 mins from one walking lol
thanks and +rep to help

[Wayne]

I'm with Lloyds and it's good. :P

[Luke]

do you know the section on the website where you can apply, as i don't realy want to speak to te bank manager lol, and sorry, i have to spread for you ;(

[lAscend]

do you know the section on the website where you can apply, as i don't realy want to speak to te bank manager lol, and sorry, i have to spread for you ;(

As far as i can see you cannot apply online with Lloyds.

[Luke]

oh right, i'll have to go down to my local lloyds then, do you know if you need an adult with you, cause it would be easier if you don't lol

[lAscend]

Nope don't think so, all you need with you is your birth certificate and a utility bill proving where you live

[Metric1]

I have like 6 credit cards..

[N!ck]

http://www.natwest.com/personal/current-accounts/g1/young-people.ashx

I have it. It's pretty good.

[Wootzeh]

I've got a natwest adapt, solo and maestro so can use it pretty much anywhere.

[wolfsburg]

when i was younger i had a solo card and it was fine but now i've got a visa and use the company's amex business card. there's little point if you don't have a job or anything as you won't have that much to put in, you're better off with cash anyway lol.