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How the Prepaid Industry Works

There is enough confusion out there about how the prepaid debit card industry works, that it warrants a brief explanation. Now, keep in mind this is a very simplistic explanation of the industry’s structure, but for all intents and purposes, it should provide some insight.

At the top of the food

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Different Kinds of Prepaid Cards

Prepaid cards come in a number of varieties. To understand the different varieties, it helps to understand how each type works.

The two main types of prepaid debit cards are: “open loop” and “closed loop” cards. A closed loop prepaid card is merchant specific and can only be used

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How to Dispute a Debit Card Charge

Thanks to the credit crunch, debit cards are increasing in popularity. There is a fundamental difference between debit cards and credit cards – With debit cards, you can only spend what you have. With credit cards, you can get in serious debt. Debit cards also differ in

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