Originally Posted by
mattm199
sc flier,
can you give an example of such a reloadable prepaid credit card? I have seen the prepaid Visa, but don't think it's reloadable. It would be very useful for reservations, and for other US bookings like airlines that want a US-issued card
I can. It's the American Express Travelers Cheque Card:
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,18622,00.asp
If you are a UK resident, here is the link:
http://www.americanexpress.com/uk/tc..._en_nu=leftnav
It's not linked to your bank account.
If your Travelers Cheque Card gets lost or stolen, you don't have to worry about funds not budgeted for your trip. The Card is prepaid and not linked to a bank account.
It's refundable in 24 hours.
If your Travelers Cheque Card goes missing, your available funds at the time of loss or theft will be refunded, virtually anywhere you are within 24 hours.
It's accepted at millions of places worldwide.
The Travelers Cheque Card is accepted everywhere that welcomes American Express Cards, including ATMs around the world (ATM fees apply).
It's reloadable
You or someone you authorize can add more funds to your Card at anytime from anywhere by simply calling 1-888-412-6945 from within the United States and +1-801-945-9450 (collect) from outside of the United States. Fees apply.
Funds never expire
The funds on the Travelers Cheque Card never expire, which means that leftover funds can be kept on the Card and used for future travel.**
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We're here for you anytime, anywhere with assistance, account maintenance and charge inquiries. Call us in the U.S. at 1-888-412-6945, and internationally at +1-801-945-9450 (collect).