It has been announced that cyber-fraud is costing online retailers an estimated 580 million pounds per year.  This figure is estimated to increase three-fold over the next three years.  With nearly two-thirds of online retailers being affected by Internet fraud many retailers are becoming concerned over the prospect of being hit by fraud. Figures suggest [...]

If you plan to take advantage of the benefits that a prepaid credit card has to offer, you should first shop around and find the best deal that is available to you.  Prepaid credit cards are extremely useful, and will help you to stay out of debt if it is used properly and you choose [...]

Moneysupermarket has commented on the recent launch of the 3V pay as you go VISA voucher. Head of credit cards Robert Kenley said: ‘The launch of the new 3V pay-as-you-go VISA voucher comes at an ideal time for many Britons planning to avoid the high street this festive season and do their Christmas shopping online.’ [...]

Prepaid plastic cards will become more popular with UK consumers, reports Reuters. The prediction comes from Tim Murphy of Alphyra which operates Payzone, Europe’s largest branded consumer payments network. Mr Murphy predicted that gift cards could soon be as huge as the same market in the US, rising to the same size (£19 billion) by [...]

The Financial Times reports that the use of prepaid cards is increasing. Prepaid cards have been in the UK for some time and are a useful alternative for people with impaired credit who do not qualify for a credit or debit card. Prepaid cards are preloaded with a set amount of money and you don’t [...]