A comparison between checking-account offerings from top issuers and popular reloadable prepaid debit cards suggests that in some cases the cards are a better value, new research suggests. The Network ...

Consumer groups and some lawmakers contend that prepaid cards lack some of the protections offered by traditional bank and credit union accounts, and often include an assortment of fees that can ...

General purpose reloadable cards (GPR cards) are a type of plastic, prepaid, debit-like card containing a set amount of money and are becoming more popular in the "unbanked" community. Being ...

Use of reloadable prepaid cards — which can be used like credit and debit cards yet require no bank account or credit check — is surging. But the cards have a variety of drawbacks to consider. Fees: ...

Spendsafe Mastercard® Reloadable Prepaid Card, officially launches in collaboration with Berkeley Payments and Peoples Trust ...

NEW YORK -- Prepaid reloadable cards are growing rapidly in popularity as a way to manage money. You can acquire the cards in stores, banks or online, and load them up. They're an easy way to pay for ...

Discover the types of bank cards, including credit, debit, and prepaid, and learn about their uses, security features, and ...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in the money transfer segment of global payments, now offers two new fee-friendly reloadable Visa® prepaid cards. The ...

Learn about prepaid debit cards, their benefits, fees, and whether they're right for you. Discover how they compare to ...

Whether by choice or because of government action, millions of Americans are turning to prepaid cards as a financial-management tool. Prepaid-card regulations must evolve in order for consumers to ...

With costs on the rise in the banking industry, a March 2011 study found that prepaid cards might be a sound financial decision for people -- even outpacing checking accounts in some cases.