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A pre-paid debit card could give people who don't use a traditional bank a safer place to store their money. Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages.

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Prepaid debit cards can be used to make payments and purchases. Many prepaid debit cards don't require credit checks, so they're easy to get. You can use prepaid debit cards as an alternative to a ...

Offline, preapprovals are still used to entice customers to consider specific cards, with preapproval notices and offers sent through the mail. Pre-qualifying for a credit card is very similar to ...

With sneaky exchange fees and charges for dormant accounts, pre-paid cards often aren't the best way to spend abroad. Britons also left an average of £78 on the cards when they returned from ...

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May Not Accept Cash Deposits Many online banks don’t accept cash deposits. If you regularly get paid in cash, make sure to find one that does—or opt for a brick-and-mortar bank. Limited Range ...