Always be cautious and AWARE..
I had limited options and really needed to purchase this despite the problems I read here. My purchase was problem free but I also took the time to call the toll free number listed in information packet to check on the card balance. In my case the card was valid with funds. For this reason ONLY I gave it 5 stars. I however give VISA the brand “1” star because they have the POWER to implement changes that can eradicate all the issues around their pre-paid cards. It’s criminal and greedy to take advantage of consumers all because they have BRAND MONOPLY. Which basically means their name/brand carry enormous weight and clout that has afforded them a nice cushy spot as the leading source in pre-paid cards. Brand monoply allows for VISA something they otherwise could not afford to do because there are no other alternatives for us the consumer. There mindset is,  “We don’t have to do anything but supply a card upon purchase...it doesn’t need to be dependable or reliable because we don’t have competiting brands that can match our years of branding and global recognition so we don’t really need to work too hard or break a sweat in providing quality service for our pre-paid cards...our integrity is competition based which means the less competition, less focus on ethics and integrity and more capitalization on being the monopoly!”<br /><br />Unfortunately folks it’s a win win for VISA and crap shoot for us....so be cautious and aware of the game!...
Rating: 5 stars