Go To Work On A Prepaid Card

With rising petrol prices and rail fares, getting to work is getting more and more expensive for many people

. For example, the average train fare rose by 5.9% in January 2012, with train travel biting into 8% of the average UK salary of about 25,000. Some are expected to spend as much as 21% of their wage on train travel1. And to compound the problem, wages arent keeping pace with inflation.

A prepaid card help people to cope with the rising costs. Ideally, the commuter should top up his or her prepaid cards account on payday, with the amount needed for that months travel. Then when its time to renew the monthly travel card, fill up with petrol or pay for parking, the money is safely set aside to cover the cost.

This will give hard-pressed workers the peace of mind that comes from knowing that even if they over-spend in other areas (from groceries to clothing, everything seems to be going up) at least the money needed to get to and from work is put by.

Topping up is a simple process, and depending on the card company, money can be loaded via the customers bank account, at any UK Post Office branch, or by standing order. Once topped up, the prepaid cards balance can be reviewed online or by text handy when the commuter has spare time on his or her commute.

If possible, its wise to top up the prepaid card with a little extra thans anticipated to be needed. That way an emergency fund can be built up over time to help cover those unexpected travel costs.

One prepaid card can even offer a loan to help with unexpected bills. In fact, some accounts also offer a valuable loan feature that can provide customers with an almost instant loan of up to four hundred pounds. This loan can last from as little as a day to up to 25 days great for bridging the gap until pay day.

Prepaid cards can be ordered online in minutes and after theyve been paid for, will arrive in just three to five working days. Approval is generally guaranteed as long as the customer is aged 18 or over and lives in the UK.

So, commuters that are facing everything from a rise in petrol prices to climbing rail, bus or tram fares should look into getting a prepaid card its the smart way to help ensure that getting to work and backs covered.

by: zac colbert

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