Archive for April, 2008

How do I find out the current VISA and Mastercard exchange rate?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Dion asked: When I buy things on Ebay from overseas I have the choice of either Paypal's exchange rate or my credit card. How do I find out the current rate for VISA and Mastercard to compare? From experience, VISA and Mastercard rates are better, but it would be good to ...

Should I get the Continental Onepass World Mastercard?

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

Scorpio asked: I just got an offer in the mail for this world mastercard which would give me 21,000 miles after my first purchase and another 10,000 miles after my first year anniversary. It costs $85 per year. Is it worth it?Lloyd

What is the number you call when you want to get your debit gift card from mastercard registered?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

William B asked: I have a gift mastercard and i lost the number i call to get it registered. Please help and i will be greatful. there is only a balance inqureries number on the card!!!Claudia

How is American Express different from Visa or Mastercard?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Tamara asked: I'm considering switching from Visa to American Express, because they are offering me a much better APR. I'm wondering if it's worth the switch. I'm slightly confused on the difference between an American Express card and a Visa or Mastercard.Lauren

can you make purchase on a mastercard credit card if purchase amount is over the availbale credit amount?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

queenkwt1 asked: if on my capital one mastercard my balance is 3,000 dollars and my available credit is 67 dollars..if i want make a purchase will it go through? and if it says it went through already, is it just a mistake or did it really go through?Rodney

How is the Green Dot prepaid mastercard?

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

paul s asked: Does anyone have any experience with the Green Dot prepaid mastercard. How does it work? Is it like a regular Mastercard? Can you use it for reservations for hotel or air-line tickets? Can you take out cash advance against it? Any information will be helpful. ThanksKyle

What is the best debit card/mastercard to get in Canada?

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

sheri750 asked: It's a prepaid card which is a debit card and has the Mastercard logo on it so you can use it all over. Considering fees, reliability, access and your experience, any suggestions?.Tara

does a visa,MasterCard gift card have to be registered even tho it is activated at the grocery store ?

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

expieladocious asked: I should have just asked about MasterCard Gift Card,as I use my visa gift card online all the time, so when I purchased the MasterCard tonight I was not able to use it and I am very dissapointed, can it be that the online banking connection does not ...