Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:45 am
UreLife have just launched this pre-paid debit card with built in Government-approved proof of age.
Carl Horne, Director at UreLife commented:
“The UreLife card is a new, safer way to carry, manage and spend money. Under-18s will have all the benefits and freedoms of cashless spending, while the proof-of-age mechanism will restrict purchases of alcohol, cigarettes and other age-restricted products. The benefits for retailers and parents are clear to see.”
The UreLife card is available at launch for five age groups; 12-15 years, 16-17 years, 18-20 years, 21+ years and 60+ years. Cards are colour-coded according to the age category of the cardholder and a colour photograph, PASS hologram and printed date of birth makes the card unique. Application forms for the cards can be downloaded from the UreLife website at www.urelife.com
Online proof-of-age
The UreLife card incorporates a unique numbering system that allows online retailers to easily and automatically reject payments from underage purchasers.
Other key benefits
Unlike other prepaid cards, when topped up once a month, UreLife has no hidden costs, commission or fees. If this is done once a month, topping up the card by ten pounds means ten pounds is added directly to the card balance and the cardholder can spend the full ten pounds.
As a prepaid debit card, a UreLife card carries a balance that can be ‘topped-up’ by telephone debit transaction, direct debit or via cheque and postal orders – much the same as a pay-as-you-go mobile phone. The card does not include a credit facility, meaning that users cannot get into debt through the use of the card.
A reward points website has also been launched at www.ureadvantage.com, providing cardholders with exclusive discounted offers on a broad range of products.
Carl Horne, Director at UreLife commented:
“The UreLife card is a new, safer way to carry, manage and spend money. Under-18s will have all the benefits and freedoms of cashless spending, while the proof-of-age mechanism will restrict purchases of alcohol, cigarettes and other age-restricted products. The benefits for retailers and parents are clear to see.”
The UreLife card is available at launch for five age groups; 12-15 years, 16-17 years, 18-20 years, 21+ years and 60+ years. Cards are colour-coded according to the age category of the cardholder and a colour photograph, PASS hologram and printed date of birth makes the card unique. Application forms for the cards can be downloaded from the UreLife website at www.urelife.com
Online proof-of-age
The UreLife card incorporates a unique numbering system that allows online retailers to easily and automatically reject payments from underage purchasers.
Other key benefits
Unlike other prepaid cards, when topped up once a month, UreLife has no hidden costs, commission or fees. If this is done once a month, topping up the card by ten pounds means ten pounds is added directly to the card balance and the cardholder can spend the full ten pounds.
As a prepaid debit card, a UreLife card carries a balance that can be ‘topped-up’ by telephone debit transaction, direct debit or via cheque and postal orders – much the same as a pay-as-you-go mobile phone. The card does not include a credit facility, meaning that users cannot get into debt through the use of the card.
A reward points website has also been launched at www.ureadvantage.com, providing cardholders with exclusive discounted offers on a broad range of products.