My norwich / peterborough have given me a visa debit card to replace my cashcard. this is obviously much more convenient but I wondered is a visa debit better than a electron visa card?
Yes I have found my other card a abbey electron was ok but not as widely acepted. This new visa debit is good because it looks like a normal debit card. The electron made me feel less worthy when using it.
I was embarrassed a few weeks ago at the train station, I ordered my tickets and put my card in the machine, the machine refused it, the bloke behind the counter just said, "we don't take electron", as I had no cash on me I had to walk away.
Thanks Northernrail
From what I understand most high street banks will be issuing visa cashcards from now on to replace the maestro / electron cards. Not sure if its true though!
I've got Solo card and I used to be embarrassed but now I don't try and hide it when waiting in a queue, basically I gave up feeling embarrassed, I'm doing something to remedy my debt situation, although I choose not to tell people what it is.
Solo not accepted at the Morrisons pay at the pump but you can go into the garage to pay!
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
You could always use a prepay card, they are excellent for online purchases if nothing else.
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There are just some online, and normal sites which won't accept them.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Must admit that I've never tried. We have kept our Barclays account open and put any spare money in that so I do have the option of a debit card if funds allow.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Hi Helen ref nationwide mine is exactly like yours so I asked the norwich and peterborough to offer me a visa debit to replace my link cashcard. they did it no problem why not contact them?
