3V Voucher Review

Overview

3V has got together with permanent tsb and VISA to bring you a great new way to buy online. With 3V Vouchers if you don't have a credit card or don't want to use one, you can shop online on any website , over the telephone and via mail order, where VISA is accepted.

Main Good Points

It is free to get a 3V Customer card and it will be sent direct in the post to you in 3 days. From 1 November 2007 3v have reduced there charges so to get a 3v customer the card is free and there is no charge for buying a £20 3V Voucher. The charge for buying a 3V Voucher of value from £30 to £100 3V Voucher is £2 and for buying a Voucher from £110 upwards is £3.50. To use 3V Vouchers you must be over 16, have the use of a mobile phone and an email address and reside in the UK.

 

Bad Points

Keep an eye on the expiry date of the Voucher. you can now transfer funds from one voucher to another

Service

Tests were conducted on the customer service centre as we do with all prepaid cards. Overall an exceptional level of service, Calls answered quickly and efficiently.

3 V Voucher Features

You can now transfer any money that you have left from one 3V Voucher to another. For example if you have £15 left on one Voucher, you can add it to any other 3V Voucher that you have bought, as long as that one has not expired, all for just £1.75.Please note, the overall value of a 3V Voucher cannot exceed £200.

Application Process

You can register for a free 3V Customer Card, Process takes less than a minute to complete as all that is required is your name, address and date of birth and they will post your free 3V Customer Card. Once you have your card you can start buying 3V Vouchers. This site has secure website protection.

Using Abroad

Mainly used for online purchases and over the phone where you see the Visa sign.

Reload

You can buy a new 3V Voucher at over 25,000 Payzone retail outlets. Minimum load is £20.00, Maximum load is £200,00.

Card Fees

3V Voucher issue fee                      For a £20.00 it is Free - £2.00 charge for  £30 - £100.00 - £3.50 charge £110 - £200.00 purchased
Monthly fee after expiry date        £1.00
Redeem any unused funds             £1.75
Balance transfer fee                       £1.75

Complaints Procedure

Available online or over the phone. I have been informed that they process complaints quickly in addition they have a dedicated line for lost and stolen 24/7. All details easy to find on their website.

Card Design

One card design available.

Currency Available & Limit

The 3v cash voucher has a limit of £200.00 limit and is only available in GBP (£)

Main Features

Shop securely online over the phone or by mail order where you see the Visa sign. The perfect gift for any occasion - Available to anyone over the age of 16

 

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Issued By:

3V Transaction Services Ltd is registered in Ireland, No 382685
Registered Address: 6 Northbrook Road, Dublin 6, Ireland. Copyright 2005. 3V Vouchers are issued by Irish Life & Permanent plc in association with VISA and 3V Transaction Services Ltd. Irish Life & Permanent plc is licensed by the Financial Regulator in the Republic of Ireland.