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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 13:09

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here?

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 21 July 2015 - 01:54

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? Do you want to buy them online? Because that is the easiest way to get them and then use them anywhere you want. look at itunes-giftcards.com/itunes_match. And I do not think that there is an activation fee or anything.

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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 18:29

@ Barbiedoll - referring to the card I was talking about - LoadN Shop from MAF @ A Rancher - they can be topped up at C4, takes 2 min, you can top up with cash. The NetCard cannot be topped up unless you have the LoadNShop to transfer from. Ah, and transfers between MAF cards is easy and immediate As for the customer service, really good. Same happenedto me on a Friday evening and I received email immediately and they even asked for my mobile number and permission to call and explain, as it was 11pm. Thumbs up MAF!!

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 15:58

I've used the MAFprepaid card but was told that they could not be topped up? Another advantage is that the customer service offered by MAF is really impressive. I was trying to make an online purchase on a friday and was having difficulties. I emailed the customer service division but did not really expect a reply until saturday at the earliest but I got a reply straight away. I was impressed that they had staff on duty to reply to emails on a friday.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 15:31

Just checked online statement (very easy and prompt)...only charge is 5 aed for top-up, no matter the amount> No extra charge for inactivity. No charge for on-line payments or card purchases. No idea about cash withdrawals fees though :) One perk, when C4 is crowded I get to go at the counter where only Najm card are allowed and which is usually free :) Which card are you referring to??

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 15:31

Just checked online statement (very easy and prompt)...only charge is 5 aed for top-up, no matter the amount> No extra charge for inactivity. No charge for on-line payments or card purchases. No idea about cash withdrawals fees though :) One perk, when C4 is crowded I get to go at the counter where only Najm card are allowed and which is usually free :) Which card are you referring to??

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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 00:14

Just checked online statement (very easy and prompt)...only charge is 5 aed for top-up, no matter the amount> No extra charge for inactivity. No charge for on-line payments or card purchases. No idea about cash withdrawals fees though :) One perk, when C4 is crowded I get to go at the counter where only Najm card are allowed and which is usually free :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 23:57

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? Go to NBAD and ask them for the Blue al-haslah card. I have that card and I would definitely recommend it. It works everywhere ( coz of visa) and there are no charges to reload or withdraw money through ATM and no other charges for inactivity. The only charges that I pay/paid was 7 dhs for getting the card and the currency conversion charge for shopping at amazon. Currency conversion charge was about 4 or 5% so I pay through Paypal now. To get this card do you have to have a account with NBAD ? If not then I will buy this because as the other poster said MAfpreppaid card charges for inactivity also and other things. So I think its better.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 23:39

Anytime! :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 23:35

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? Hi, check www.maffinanceprepaid.com. The LOADnSHOP works like a normal debit card, for payments (in shops, online or connected to PayPal account) and ATM withdrawals. Available at any ENOC, EPPCO, Zoom, Al Fardan, Al Ghurair, and Micro and can be loaded easily at any ENOC, EPPCO, Zoom, Al Fardan, Al Ghurair, Micro and Carrefour, balance available instantly when I loaded in C4. PS I know I said I will never post here, but as I still read the forum it is a pity not to lend a helping hand. Thank you so much Simoralu44, thats so nice of you to help others. Thanks again for helping TC :)

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Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 20:14

Yes you can get it aT C4 and Geant. Beware that you can only buy it in cash which is a ridiculous policy. I think it costs 15 dhms to buy at both places, cheaper than getting say Moe vouchers (even though its only 5 dhms difference ) but if you are using other people's money eg. For teachers presents it all adds up. We usually get this for the teachers as they can use it overseas if they want too.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 15:19

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? Go to NBAD and ask them for the Blue al-haslah card. I have that card and I would definitely recommend it. It works everywhere ( coz of visa) and there are no charges to reload or withdraw money through ATM and no other charges for inactivity. The only charges that I pay/paid was 7 dhs for getting the card and the currency conversion charge for shopping at amazon. Currency conversion charge was about 4 or 5% so I pay through Paypal now.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 14:21

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? Hi, check www.maffinanceprepaid.com. The LOADnSHOP works like a normal debit card, for payments (in shops, online or connected to PayPal account) and ATM withdrawals. Available at any ENOC, EPPCO, Zoom, Al Fardan, Al Ghurair, and Micro and can be loaded easily at any ENOC, EPPCO, Zoom, Al Fardan, Al Ghurair, Micro and Carrefour, balance available instantly when I loaded in C4. PS I know I said I will never post here, but as I still read the forum it is a pity not to lend a helping hand.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 13:18

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where can I get Visa prepaid card here? I have seen them in Carrefour

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