Prepaid credit cards

Today, prepaid cards mean you don’t have to worry about your credit score, because anyone can apply and be approved for a prepaid card in Canada. The best prepaid cards – those that offer rewards and no fees – are almost always Mastercards. All the cards presented here are designed to make shopping safe and […]

Tangerine isn’t usually the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of KOHO competitors. KOHO is mainly known for offering a prepaid card, whereas Tangerine is mostly popular for its high interest savings accounts. However, it does offer a Visa debit card that can be used in a similar way as a prepaid […]

KOHO and Wealthsimple are some of the first names that come to mind when you think of prepaid cards in Canada. These two companies are often compared despite the fact that they are not similar. On the one hand, KOHO offers a prepaid card with a subscription plan, and on the other, Wealthsimple Cash offers […]

Thanks to virtual credit cards, gone are the days of fumbling through your wallet for that elusive plastic. A virtual credit card can be exclusively digital or have a physical counterpart. Virtual credit cards can also be used to shop in-store, as long as the payment terminal supports mobile wallet payments. Most of the virtual […]

I signed up for the Neo Money Card, commonly referred to as the Neo prepaid card, to see if lives up to the hype. It comes automatically when you open a Neo Money Account and gives you instant access to your cash. A year later, I love this card and use it frequently. It earns […]

Wealthsimple is a Canadian fintech known for its investment app. Today, it offers many other products. I’ve had a Wealthsimple account for several years and applied for the Wealthsimple Cash prepaid card in August 2023. How does it compare with the best prepaid cards in Canada? Pretty well, I’d say. I’ve been holding funds in […]

Prepaid cards allow people who cannot get traditional credit cards to make purchases regardless of their credit score. Moreover, a prepaid credit card can serve as an alternative to debit cards or as a means to reduce the risk of fraud when shopping online. They also offer a range of attractive features that were not […]

The landscape of prepaid cards is changing fast. In recent years, new players like KOHO and Neo have been offering free plans and banking services with their prepaid cards. Does it still make sense to use a more traditional prepaid card when you know there are fees involved? Does PayPower Mastercard stand out from competitors […]

Prepaid cards have been in existence for a while and are getting extremely popular today. Canadians can choose from a variety of prepaid cards, including the Joker card, which works like a gift card and comes with a prepaid in-store value. To see if the Joker card is a good buy, I picked one up […]

Look out, Big 6! EQ, a charter bank, has got a brand new card. If you’re sick of hands in your pockets, it’s time to break free and get digital with Canada’s favourite online bank. The EQ Bank Card makes it easier to save more with incredible interest on deposits, and spend smarter with cash […]

Prepaid cards, especially the Vanilla brand, have long been synonymous with the term “prepaid card.” Not too long ago, the market for rechargeable prepaid cards was sparse, and those with poor credit scores often had no choice but to use single-use prepaid cards for online shopping. That’s not the case anymore. However, many people still […]

If you received a Vanilla Visa card as a gift or can’t remember how much money you have on the card, it’s easy to check the balance. Here’s how. 1. Go to the Vanilla website Type Vanillaprepaid.com in your browser’s address bar. The home page of the Vanilla website displays the form you need to […]