Originally Posted by
Horatio
Does this not at least give an easy way to earn Avios (putting aside the rate) on large spend such as HMRC/mortgage/rent payments?
HMRC maybe, if the site accepts the card. They say they accept personal cards only if they are debit cards, not sure if a prepaid card counts.
I've never encountered a mortgage provider or landlord/letting agency in the UK that accepts card payments. Standing order or direct debit are the norm.