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Clearcash Pay As You Go Card Review

The NEW ClearCash2 Pay As You Go internet based i count is a guaranteed money management facility to anyone no matter what your credit status is. All you need to do is pay the £4.50 application fee and complete the application form and your i count is opened with no fuss. The ClearCash service is available to anyone over the age of 18 years.

ClearCash i count is ideal if you are new to the UK , have had credit problems, debt problems or looking to manage your finances with greater control. As you can only spend what you put in to your i count, clients of ClearCash have full access to the unique “BudgetMaster” Tool to help you manage your finances better and prevent overspending

Why get a Clearcash Pay As You Go Credit Card?

Some of the benefits you get with Clearcash are a Prepaid MasterCard to help you manage your money, BudgetMaster, Purchase Protection at small extra cost, and NEW Cheque Cashing Service.

In addition to this, clients will be able to download education packs, receive their balance to their mobile phone and also have a full online bill payment facility.

The ClearCash icount is a perfect option for people who require greater control of their finances and require internet banking and mobile banking services, as well as a prepaid card facility that allows cheques to be paid in.

What sort of service do they offer?

ClearCash debit MasterCard offer standing orders as well as free bill payments. In addition Clearcash have a cashback website where users can benefit from discounts and cashback from a number of well known retailers.

The cashback earned from these retailers is credited back to your ClearCash PAYG Card The downloadable education pack within the i count area details great money saving tips and great advice on how to cut household utility bills by up to 40%.

Who can apply for a i ccount?

You can get a Clearcash pay as you go account simply by being 18 years or older, resident in the UK and as long as the ID and address verifies online. Once you have completed your online application you will receive your personalised cleatcash cash card in a maximum of 5 days.

NO credit checks are done and you are guaranteed acceptance as long as you pay the application fee. Even if you have bad credit you can get a bad credit MasterCard.

If you would like to make a complaint about your Clearcash cash card, contact Customer Services on 08712 884 677, or by post Clear Cash Ltd Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley, Cheshire, WA14 5BZ. However if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR.

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Marcus — August 18, 2010
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Brilliant card – low fees, excellent customer service and wide acceptance – recommended to many already!

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Rema — August 18, 2010
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After trying another prepaid card i decided to try ClearCash – im glad I did. Great service and excellent customer service. Also utilising their new cheque cashing service – very cheap!

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Jenni — August 18, 2010
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Fab customer services – reliable provider with low fees – I have the ClearCash PAYG card – works well for me!

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Charles Newbottle — August 18, 2010
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I recently signed up for this Clearcash PAYG card. I had been using a pay monthly prepaid card, but after reviewing my usage, realised it would be more cost effective to move to a PAYG card.

I chose Clearcash because they appeared cheap compared to other providers and so far I am pleased with the service!

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Will — August 18, 2010
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Easy sign-up process, the balance info via text-message feature is very convenient for me.
Overall very happy – it’s a great addition to my wallet!

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Jade Smith — August 23, 2010

I used ClearCash because I couldn’t get a bank account and was in a real mess with my finances. Using a Prepaid card has really helped me understand where I was going wrong – ClearCash has a free tool called BudgetMaster which helps me know how I’m spending the money I have each month and has been really helpful. I definately recommend this to anyone looking for an alternative to a bank account – particualrly if they keep going into their overdraft! Thanks to everyone at ClearCash.

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Debbie — August 23, 2010
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accepted in all the places I shop so I’m happy with it!

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Mike — August 27, 2010
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I mainly use my card for online shopping. I was worried about online security with other credit and debit cards but thanks to clearcash I choose how much to load on there and feel re-assured knowing that no more than that amount can be spent!
Application process was easy and quick and I haven’t had any problems since I started using it.

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Lindsey Jones — September 1, 2010
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I actually got a ClearCash card on the recommendation of a friend of mine who’d received information about it. I love to shop and before I know it, have often spent my month’s budget – not knowing how. The main reason I use ClearCash is for their budget tool – I finally realise where I’m spending my money – where I’m going wrong and what I need to do to get my finances straight. The rest is up to me – but would I recommend this card to others? Definately.

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Alexis — September 6, 2010
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I got this card mainly to purchase Ryanair flights but have found myself using it as a general spend card. I found the customer services brilliant and the actual ease of use brilliant – a number of my friends have since applied and think it is brill!

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Jess — September 9, 2010
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I took out this prepaid card after much frustration with my bank – there were just too many charges and hidden fees. I really like the transparency I get with ClearCash and I can check my balance by text which makes my life a lot easier.

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Megan — September 15, 2010
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i have the PAYG card – got it to book Ryanair flights. Low transaction fees meant this was the cost effective one to go for – works well too!

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Pete — September 20, 2010
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It’s a payment card but I find it’s also a really great tool for managing a budget. I’ve carelessly racked up credit card debts in the past so using a prepaid card was a big change for me! I haven’t had any problems using it and everywhere I’ve shopped so far has accepted it as a form of payment

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Maximilian — September 22, 2010
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I love the card to book the 5 quid flights at ryanair.com. The application process is really super fast, requires no efforts or paper work, everything else is really smooth: from receiving the pin (via phone) or using the account overview on their homepage. The costs are negligible, especially compared to the costs I would have to pay at my regular credit card company.

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Gordon Mc — September 22, 2010
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I have 3 pre paid cards and this is by far the best, easy to use and the account page on the website is clear and accurate. Also used it to open a new paypal account which others advertise but never work!!

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Simon — September 22, 2010
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Upfront fee of £4.50. a lot of meesing about to get the money on to the card. Even paying at the post office takes a couple of days before it hits the account. Transaction fee of 2.5% fee which is a bit of a rip off. Just got the card because Ryanair don’t charge a fee for this type of card otherwise would not be using it. However if you cant get credit I guess its a way to pay for things online. But like all things for poor people , you end up paying a premiun. You even have to pay a lot to contact the customer service.

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Andrew — September 22, 2010
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Got this for booking Ryanair tickets. It was so easy, and quick – the card got to me in just a few days.

It’s a doddle to charge with money, and the fees are so little that it has saved me a packet already.

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mr paul potter — September 22, 2010
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this card is just what i needed, easy to use and no large fees. would tell people i know to use it.

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Sam Luy — September 22, 2010
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Having a previous bad credit history and trying to climb back up the ladder again it is not easy. So when trying to apply for these sort of cards in the past has been a nightmare , with this card I have more control of my spending and I can only spend what I have without the worry of the high costs involved . I will definetly recommend this card to anyone in similiar situations as myself

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helen samuel — September 23, 2010
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i have been with clearcash for 7/8 months now and its the best thing ive ever done ,the customer service is brilliant,any quiries i ve just phoned and the staff are really really helpful and nice ,i use my card to order grocieres online ,pay paypal and alot of other things online too.the loading fee is really low ,lower than virginmoney who i was with before , i wont change this card its the best ive had,:)

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Gail Lesley Hole — September 23, 2010
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Having used the card for a few weeks now it is the easiest way of paying in and drawing out I have known, the advisors when I have had to contact have been a great help and I have had to use the chat and telephone system and both times they have dealt with my query quickly and efficiently.

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Tony Williams — September 25, 2010
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Great card easy to get and fees very reasonable – widely accepted and very useful for all types of purchase – especially for saving money on Ryanair bookings

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Ria — September 29, 2010
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I applied for this card a few weeks a go and must say it does exactly what is described. I actually found the card through this site! Fab customer services and love the livechat facility too!

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Ashley — October 1, 2010
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Easy application process, card arrived quickly, works well for me! great customer care too

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Mark — October 6, 2010
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Great customer service and the livechat facility actually works :-)

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mr paul potter — October 9, 2010
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clearcash is the easiest way to manage your money great.

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Sharon — October 31, 2010
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A fantastic money facility – great offering and superb customer service – fees very reasonable too. Need a card provider to trust? look no further…

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Helen Samson — November 5, 2010
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serves its purpose with a good range of facilities.

great team there in Customer services too

A+

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Tracy Porter — November 12, 2010
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AB FAB CARD – Great functionality and service – card design a bit on the basic side but who cares!

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Nigel — November 22, 2010
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Good card for everyday use. Good offering, good fees, good customer service. Very happy so far…

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Steve W — December 6, 2010
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Applied for this card recently and so far all seems to be good. easy process from start.

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John Y — December 10, 2010
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No problems so far, this is now the only way to pay for Ryanair flights without incurring a charge, it has to be worth having one just for that.

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Tracey — December 10, 2010
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I first used this card abroad, so as not to take my current account cards with me – brilliantly simple, safe and easy to manage. I now use it to control my christmas shopping online – its so safe and theres no risk of my current account being compromised – absolutely perfect, I recommend it to everybody I know

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Jonathan — December 10, 2010
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The best prepaid mastercard around, Easy to load, small transaction fee, but no monthly / annual fees which is great!. Free to load if done via BACS which is a real plus. I only use mine for booking cheap ryanair flights, it works fine for that and saves me money!

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caroline holbrook — December 10, 2010
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I have only used the card a couple of times but so far it seems good and no problems to load,my friend is going to get one soon!

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Derick tumusiime — December 10, 2010
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Thought i had seen it all! one word its all clear. You dont break a sweat everything is done for you!

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Benjamin — December 11, 2010
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I had a lot of problems when arriving back in England due to my situation and found myself needing to find a pre paid card for the short term, but 6 months on i am using clear cash as my main bank account due to the personal attention that the staff have paid towards my account and the help they have provided me when i have been in ‘limbo’ situations and i am very grateful and would highly recommend clearcash to anyone

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Dave c — December 11, 2010
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why oh why did i not get a clear cash card years ago i am in total control of my spends now no more credit card bills that are out of control brilliant idea recomend to anyone better than even the banks yea hey bring it on

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caroline mcindoe — December 11, 2010
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Looked in to getting a pre paid card a couple of months ago as i found it hard to get a bank account with a cash card as i have a bad credit rating. I found when researching that this would be the best card for me as charges for withdrawl are low. Ive used it for amazon with relative ease no problems at all.The customer service is brilliant i had a problem with my jobseekers being paid in and clearcash team were quick to help me out and respond through email very quickly.

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Wentworth — December 13, 2010
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After a bad experience with another provider (who is on this site with only a few bad reviews!) i decided to opt for this one based on the positive reviews it had. I find it is as good as others mention – many thanks to Jax who sortred my queries out and was very patient. Would Highly recommend!

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Abdul — December 15, 2010
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Very good service which I have been happy with for a number of months

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stephen L — December 16, 2010
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very good system for saving money in your pocket from disapering, when i go to a prepay shop for gas or electricty i top up my card with my odd cash, and it soon adds up.Excellent method for recovering your pin if forgotten.

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Inara — December 16, 2010
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I wanted to get a card specially for internet shopping, applied for a another card before I found ClearCash, was very disappointed because it didn’t get accepted on ebay, boots.com neither the body shop even though it was sad it gets accepted on most sites, then a friend suggested I should go for ClearCash, so I did. It gets accepted everywhere haven’t had a single problem with this card so far, it is so easy to load and very easy to use as well. Very happy

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steven daniel — December 16, 2010
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easy application fast delivery of the card very helpfull online advice easy to topup and use

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Kirk Cooper — December 20, 2010
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Been using this card for over a year and think it is great. I couldnt get a normal bank account due to credit history but this works fne for me. The care you get as well is nice to see

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seb — January 19, 2011
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had the card for 3 months and very happy with every aspect – easy to use, good customer service that are always willing to help – very low transaction fees as well compared to others.

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Gemma — February 14, 2011
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Applied for this card in January after seeing them on twitter! – arrived 1 week later. I top up at the post office (as advised by them) as there are fees with pay point. Great team there giving advice on how to save and explaining the different cards to me. Also offered to swap tariffs free of charge if it suits me better.

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Doreen — March 4, 2011
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got this card through a friend recommendation – must say it works very well, quick delivery and easy application – at the moment im a happy customer !

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Richard — April 4, 2011
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im always dubious about financial products, and also products that have a high amount of positive reviews….but, now i know why. I got this card a few months a go (wish i waited as the new card design looks cool!)and must say it does exactly what is described. Also seem to be interacting with their clients through Twitter, very cool!

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bryan atkins — April 21, 2011
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clear cash pay as you go card is great,I use it every week and have had no problems.

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