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AccountNow® Vantage Prepaid MasterCard®

This credit card is Issued by MetaBank.

This card received a rating of 4.00 out of 5.00


Basic Credit Card Information

Introductory Rate: No Introductory Rate Available
Time Period: n/a
Rate Applied To: None
Additional Details: n/app
Regular APR: n/app
Variable or Fixed: n/app
Annual Fee: $0
Annual Fee Details: **No additional cardholders allowed on this card.
Application Fee: $9.95**
Participation Fee: $119.40 ($9.95 monthly)
Reload Fee: $0 (except for bank wires)
Inactive Fee: $0
Total First Year Fees: $129.35
Type Of Rewards: n/app
Be sure to read the card's Terms and Conditions before applying!

Credit Card Review

The AccountNow® Vantage Prepaid MasterCard®, issued by MetaBank, is a stored value card designed for those who may have difficulty in obtaining a standard unsecured credit card.

Although the card does not require a banking account to be opened, it does require payments in advance, which are then used to offset future purchases made with the card.

Advance payments can be funded directly from the cardholder's paycheck and automatically loaded to the card every pay period. The card can also be loaded by wiring money from an established bank account or through MoneyGram® ExpressPayment®.

It is important to note that there are some fees associated with this card that include an account set up fee of $9.95 (waived with direct deposit loads) and a monthly participation fee of $9.95, which amounts to $119.40 annually. There is no additional charge for U.S. purchases. So, in the first year alone, a cardholder can expect to pay a minimum total of $129.35 in fees.

It is common for stored value cards to lack benefits; however, this card does offer a free bill pay service (for the first seven transactions each month) and access to a free credit builder service, which reports bill payment information to a national credit reporting agency.

Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card with flexibility to pay in advance for purchases, do not mind paying upfront fees, and would like the opportunity to participate in the credit builder service will find the AccountNow® Vantage Prepaid MasterCard® to be a beneficial option.

This card offers cardholders their choice of two unique plans, which differ in terms of the fees and the services that are offered, so cardholders should review the terms and conditions before applying to see which plan will fit their needs the most (the current card review reflects the premium plan).

This review was updated 2008-07-16T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Reward Program Information

Type Of Rewards: n/app
Reward Program Optional: n/app
  Optional programs may have a fee. See Terms and Conditions for details.

For Cards with Cash Back Incentives
   Lowest Possible Rebate: n/app
   Highest Possible Rebate: n/app
   Additional Rebates: n/app
   Rebate Details: n/app

For Cards with Point Incentives
   Points Per Dollar Spent: n/app
   Additional Points: n/app
   Point Details: n/app

For Cards with Airline Incentives
   Miles Per Dollar Spent: n/app
   Additional Miles: n/app
   Program Details: n/app

Rewards Expiration Period: n/app

Annual Limit: n/app


Additional Credit Card Perks

Access to free credit builder program. Free bill pay service for the first seven transactions per month. No liability for unauthorized transactions. See website for additional benefits.

Special Notations about the AccountNow® Vantage Prepaid MasterCard®

This card offers cardholders their choice of two unique plans, which differ in terms of the fees and the services that are offered, so cardholders should review the terms and conditions before applying to see which plan will fit their needs the most (the current card review reflects the premium plan). **The account set up fee of $9.95 is waived with direct deposit loads. There is no transaction fee for U.S. purchases. $1 fee for ATM balance inquiries. $1 fee for international purchases. No credit checks or turn downs. No employment verifications. Must be at least 18 and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

Always read the credit card's Terms and Conditions before applying!