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Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™

  
The Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ is issued by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
This card received a rating of 4.50 out of 5.00
Basic Credit Card Information
Introductory Rate: No Introductory Rate Available
Time Period: n/a
Rate Applied To: None
Additional Details: n/app
Regular APR: n/app
Variable or Fixed: n/app
Annual Fee: $0
Annual Fee Details: None
Application Fee: $19.95
Participation Fee: $0
Reload Fee: $0 for load via direct deposit of pay or government benefits, tax refunds, money order, or bank transfer (bank may charge a fee); $3.95 for load via MoneyGram at a loading point for transactions of up to $5,000.
Inactive Fee: $2.95 Monthly (after 60 days of inactivity)
Total First Year Fees: $19.95
Types Of Rewards: Rebate
Lowest Possible Rebate: n/app
Highest Possible Rebate: n/app
Additional Rebates: None
Rebate Details: The Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ offers a Cash Back Rewards program. Transaction fees that are incurred past the $10 cap per month are deposited back onto the cardholder's Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ on the 15th of every month.
Make sure to read the credit card's Terms and Conditions before applying!
Credit Card Review
The Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™, issued by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, is a stored value card designed for those who may have difficulty in obtaining a standard unsecured credit card.

The card does offer shopping discounts at participating retailers, which is rare for a stored value card, as this type of card usually does not offer any extraordinary benefits or services to cardholders.

There is no interest applied on the account or other similar charges found with most unsecured cards. Although there is a one-time activation fee of $19.95, there is no monthly participation fee. It is important to note that the card does require payment in advance, which is then used to offset future purchases made with the card.

There is a $1 transaction fee that is charged for each purchase made with the card (capped at $10 per month - additional purchases are free). The issuer charges no reload fees. Direct deposits, pay pal transfers and mailing in a check or money order are free. However, affiliated merchants do charge a flat fee for retail reloads.

One of the most unique features of the Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ is the refer-a-friend program. The card offers cardholders the chance to earn money by referring friends and family to the program. Cardholders will receive $5 on their card for every referred applicant who becomes an active RushCard™ member.

Another unique feature of the Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ is the Cash Back Rewards program. Transaction fees that are incured past the $10 cap per month are deposited back onto the cardholder's Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ on the 15th of every month.

Unfortunately, this card does not report cardholder transactions to the credit bureaus, which is not ideal for those who are trying to establish credit.

Therefore, those who are looking for a low cost stored value card, would like to earn cash back rewards, and would like to receive shopping discounts at participating retailers will benefit most from what the Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™ has to offer.

This review was updated 2008-11-10T00:00:00.0000000-07:00
Additional Information
Cash back rewards at participating retailers. Lost and stolen card reporting. Various Internet account related services. See website for additional cardholder benefits.

Special Notations about the Baby Phat Prepaid Visa® RushCard™:

No security deposit required. Credit Builder: Members Can Opt in to Have Bill Payments Made with RushCard Reported to PRBC Who Will Start a Positive Credit File for Them. Lender May, in the Future, Use this Information for Granting Loans and Lines of Credit There is a $1 transaction fee for each purchase, which is capped at $10 per month (all additional transaction fees will be refunded). The $19.95 activation fee will be deducted from the initial load amount made on the card. Any child between the ages of 13-17 wishing to apply for a Visa® RushCard™ will require parental consent. Various additional fees associated with the card, see website for additional details. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.