Which prepaid card is the best in Canada?
The best prepaid credit card in Canada, according to our research, is the KOHO Extra Mastercard. This card charges a not insignificant $144 annual fee but offers free unlimited transactions, free unlimited e-transfers, 2.5% interest paid on deposits and cash-back rewards on every purchase.
When is a prepaid credit card necessary?
Is a prepaid credit card a good idea?
A prepaid credit card is a useful tool for making purchases online and in stores. Because they don’t extend credit, they’re particularly beneficial for people who have bad credit or are in bankruptcy. However, they lack the features and flexibility of regular credit cards and may not be the best option for people who have good credit.
I’ve recently been considering getting some sort of prepaid credit card that I can use (mostly for online purchases). I like the idea of a card that I can load with however much I need to spend on a purchase, without worrying about more money being stolen if any information is compromised.
I’ve had my credit card compromised before and hundreds taken from me (bank fixed it quick), so I’m more cautious now. But as we all know, online shopping is very easy and accessible these days, so I’m wondering about prepaid credit card choices to make online purchases with.
I was looking at KOHO and EQ Bank, but can’t really tell what the best company to go with would be. For clarification, I’m not interested in opening another bank account, I don’t want a new chequing or savings (my current bank is RBC), I am only looking for a prepaid credit card.
What are my best options? In terms of company, their customer service, and hidden fees (like inactivity fee)?