The Joys of Going Cashless
February 4th, 2013 | Posted by in prepaid credit card
It may be hard to believe, but there was a time when cash was the only way to pay for everyday goods. From Charge-Plates to Air Travel Cards, financial innovators worked tirelessly throughout the first half of the 1950s to come up with a quality cashless solution. One of the first true predecessors of the debit cards we use daily came in 1958, when the “BankAmericard “was issued by Bank of America. Since then, cashless cards have seen a consistent evolution, from dedicated ATM cards to our prepaid Visa Imperial card. If you have yet to enter the paper-free transaction realm, here are just a few reasons to go cashless.
Protect Your Money: Perhaps the biggest flaw of cold, hard cash is how easily it can be stolen. When you carry your worth on small bills of paper, they can be subject to theft, damage, or simply falling out of your pockets by accident. Making purchases with a prepaid debit card significantly lowers the chance of lost money.
More Options Than Ever: The cashless trend is finding its way into every part of daily commerce, allowing you to purchase everything from train tickets to lunch using your debit card.
Online Shopping: As we mentioned in an earlier blog, prepaid debit cards open you up to an exciting new world of online shopping.
Ready to make the cashless transition? Learn how today!
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