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Frequently asked questions about prepaid cards

What is a MasterCard® prepaid card?

A MasterCard prepaid card offers consumers an alternative to paying with cash and cheques. MasterCard prepaid services also offer consumers security and merchants efficiency.

How do I process a MasterCard prepaid card?

Processing a MasterCard prepaid card is simple; it has all the same rules and protections as a regular MasterCard credit card.

Who uses the MasterCard Prepaid card?

People who enjoy the flexibility of pre-paying for their purchases, travellers interested in carrying accessible funds securely, gift seekers wishing to give gifts, customers with a poor credit history but need a credit card, students, teens and parents wishing to monitor their children’s spending.

Where can the MasterCard Prepaid card be used?

Flexibility is key. The MasterCard Prepaid card can be used at over 23 million locations, including ATMs and other locations where MasterCard is accepted.

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