Visa Electron Reviews

--- Plus Points --- The Visa Electron card was my first bit of 'plastic' as they say and whilst it wasn't exactly a golden ticket, it did make spending money a little easier...though this isn't always a good thing! The positive thing about the Visa Electron card is that it doesn't let you go overdrawn, quite simply, if the money isn't ...  Read the complete review

I got a Visa Electron as my first useable debit card. At the time I was aroudn 15/16 something like that. It was great being able to pay for things without carrying cash and withdraw money etc. The fundamental downfall of the Visa Electron card though, is the fact that there is quite a lot of shops and certain internet retailers that do not accept ...  Read the complete review

I have a Barclays Visa Electron card and i had to request it and this was only for one reason! With some online flight providers (which i regularly use) you pay a hefty credit card charge if you use anything other than Electron card to pay. This includes all credit cards and any other debit cards and they will fine you around £15 per ticket if ...  Read the complete review

Unfortunately not all online shops accept visa electron card. I found this website which shows which ones accept:

http://www.shopspree.co.uk/shops-accept-visa-electron.htm

Visa Electron is a debit card introduced by Visa in the 1980s. Unlike the Visa Debit card, Visa Electron claims to only allow payments if the funds are available at the time. Visa Electron is also linked to the PLUS interbank network which means you can withdraw funds from your bank account using any ATM that displays the PLUS logo. ...  Read the complete review

For UK customers this is not an attractive option. I was sold the card with the assurance that I could get ´cash back´ in shops abroad. This was not the case. When I complained to the agent who sold me the card (Going Places), they did not even deign to reply. I also have a Nationwide BS flex account, which allows withdrawals on the ...  Read the complete review

I have used a visa electron for the past 5 years, and I find it easier to manage than a normal visa. The great news is that the Visa Electron looks like a normal Visa with a chip and PIN. But let’s get to the point: with a visa electron you are not untitled to any overdraft. The money you spend or withdraw is automatically deducted from your ...  Read the complete review