The 5 Best and Worst Prepaid Cards

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Also, check out the Akimbo Card for a no monthly fee Visa Prepaid card (https://akimbocard.com).

Houston Frost of TX 2:02PM August 13, 2012

I recommend the western union prepaid card. no monthly fee.

Snoopy of FL 3:12PM June 16, 2012

and here other list of fees + features: https://www.kaiku.com/card/compare_us

PeterS of CA 10:25AM May 03, 2012

Here is a list of real winners and losers > prepaid cards listed from smallest to predatory fees:
http://www.nerdwallet.com/prepaid/

PeterS of CA 10:24AM May 03, 2012

What about Perkstreet? There is no monthly fee if you use the card at least one time in that month. No fee to sign up and no ATM fee if used in network. I've had on for 4 months and have paid absolutely zip in fees. It also has a rewards program.

ken of IN 2:23AM May 01, 2012

What the article left out is the fact that RushCard now offers a new lower price that costs only $5.95/month with direct deposit ($7.95 without direct deposit). RushCard is one of the only cards that gives customers a choice between a $5.95 monthly fee plan or only paying for transactions they make with the Pay as You Go plan. Further, RushCard offers several benefits that other cards simply don't have, such as a prescription discount card, discounted health plans and RushGoals that allows consumers to put money aside in a separate account and receive incentives as they work to achieve financial goals.

Clayton RushCard of CA 6:27PM April 27, 2012

So Suze Orman is trying to position this as a positive, saying that US News named her card a top 5 prepaid option. The critic rips on her card by suggesting that it's unbelievable that you'll only be charged a $3 monthly fee.

John Ulzheimer of GA 8:17PM April 26, 2012

Here is a good chart to compare card features and fee structure: https://www.kaiku.com/card/compare_us

PeterS of CA 3:14AM April 25, 2012

What about the Akimbo Visa Prepaid Card? The fees are lower than both The Approved Card and Wired Plastic. No monthly fee, No activation fee, No swipe and sign fee. Plus they have an amazing iPhone app! Check out https://akimbocard.com

Tom Green of TX 10:44AM April 24, 2012