Prepaid credit cards for visiting the UK?

[jay ratkowski]

I've been searching for stuff on this, but everything I've found so far requires you be a UK resident. Does anyone know of a prepaid visa/mc that works for travelers going to the UK?

The major US banks (US Bank, Chase, etc) typically are charging 3% per transaction for conversion rates on their credit cards. Our own bank charges 1%, which is obviously better, but still stinks. Don't want to deal with the risk of carrying traveler's checks or lots of cash.

[jono]

Sorry, Jay, I've never heard of these prepaid credit cards

I'd suggest that as most things cost so much over here anyway compared to the US, you wouldn't even notice the 1% more

When and Whereabouts are you visiting?

[Algiman]

Never heard of them in the UK either. I guess with the advent of debit cards there isn't much market for them.

[MarkE]

Don't worry about a credit card - most places you'll visit here (particularly in the south-west) still use the barter system. Just make sure you pack plenty of chickens, pigs and goats.

[IbanezFreak777]

Hi
Try travelex in your country. http://www.travelex.com In Australia they offer you a temporary prepaid credit card. Put as much money on it as you like and use it like a normal Visa card.. To easy

http://www.cashpassport.com/1/en/au/...Cash-Passport/

[jay ratkowski]

IbanezFreak777 - thanks, I'll check them out.

MarkE - I'll be traveling with two women, so I should get by just fine bartering.

Jono - Coming the last week of November (over the US Thanksgiving). Staying in London - Trafalgar Square.

Also, from reading a bit more, seems that using my debit card and getting cash as needed in London is a good way to go. Turns out my bank is really nice about fees... I only pay the ATM fee in London and if I use my card as a VISA for purchases, I pay the 1% fee that VISA imposes.

[560licious]

Originally Posted by MarkE

Don't worry about a credit card - most places you'll visit here (particularly in the south-west) still use the barter system. Just make sure you pack plenty of chickens, pigs and goats.

I don't have any chickens, but I might be able to catch a few pheasants!!

[Ant1981]

Originally Posted by MarkE

Don't worry about a credit card - most places you'll visit here (particularly in the south-west) still use the barter system. Just make sure you pack plenty of chickens, pigs and goats.

I traded two goats for an SA80 MkII just last week