Is Credit card a must for online shopping or not ? / myLot

India

November 14, 2006 12:06pm CST

I have always noticed that credit card is required. But for those who don't have, what about them . I think so there must be an alternative.. I am unaware about any such alternative.If anyone knows it let me know regards

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subaruk18wrx

@subaruk18wrx (27)

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14 Nov 06

There is actually such a thing as a pre pay credit card you just pay money on to the card before using it that way you cant get into debt or need for a credit check you can top up th ecard when ever you nee dthe same as pre pay mobile phones

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any substitute to a credit card

shaz04u

@shaz04u (10)

• India

14 Nov 06

thats interesting.. can you tell me of where and how e-card can be acquired

Kelian

@Kelian (768)

• Trinidad And Tobago

14 Nov 06

Some sites accept payments from a paypal account. Or you can get a temporary credit card number that actually draws from paypal.

@Timinator (739)

• United States

14 Nov 06

Yes, this works well for a lot of sites. Some sites only accept credit cards, but if you don't have one, try another site because there are lots of sites that sell the same thing and I'm sure at least one accepts paypal.

paypal

Signal20

@Signal20 (2281)

• United States

16 Nov 06

I was also going to suggest the pre pay credit card, not sure where you get them though. Try doing a search online for it to see where they sell them. Also, some places will accept money orders or cashier's checks, some even personal checks. It'll take longer to receive the items though, they have to wait for the checks/money orders to clear because of all the fraud going on. I've noticed more online places accepting Paypal as well. But really, a credit card is your best bet to pay with something. If there's a problem like you don't receive the item, they won't accept a refund, etc. you can dispute it on the credit card and have some recourse.