Thank you for the information I am newbie and the one provider I have booked mentioned in her profile that she accepts this type of donation.
once you buy it you can email the provider the code numbers. You have to pay an additional $4 per card and each card has the maximum limit of $500. And it wont be traced to ur CC. Only works if the provider you're interested seeing has a PP account and accepts it. If she does, most likely she has a PP card to withdraw the funds from the ATM.
it looks like this:
http://travelwithgrant.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PayPal-My-Cash-Card-Blue-Front.png
I have been looking around for cards to transfer donations to, that don't have some type of charge, or maybe I am reading the information wrong. Where can I find a donation card that has no transaction fees? Thank you
First, it isn't clear whether your want a card to GIVE in payment or to RECEIVE as payment.
Second, it mostly doesn't matter, except both parties need to agree to use such a card. A client with a card can spend it on Amazon or eBay if there is no Provider willing to accept it as payment.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, gift card scams are a major problem for all concerned. As a client, if you buy a gift card and load it with cash, the scammer might empty it before you can make the second phone call to get the room number. As a Provider, if someone pays you with a gift card and you even go on-line to check the balance and it looks good, a partner in crime can empty the card before you get a condom unwrapped.
IF YOU ACCEPT A GIFT CARD AND CONFIRM THE BALANCE, TRANSFER IT IMMEDIATELY TO A MORE SECURE ACCOUNT THAT CAN'T BE HACKED.
http://www.scambusters.org/giftcard.html
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/risk-based-security-for-executives/risk-management/gift-card-fraud-how-its-committed-and-why-its-so-lucrative/
and other web sites
Thay have and amount and check number that make good most lot lizards should be able to cash them and if she try to run you can call comdata and have it stop.
I have never heard of a provider that wouldn't prefer CASH, why not stick with that ?
Sometimes providers require a deposit for dates, e.g. if a gent wants to fly them to another city. Cards can be more practical than cash for the up front portion of the donation in these cases.
My mistake Iv'e never been in the position to prepay a provider.
If you are booking a $500+ date I don't think you should be worried about a &5 service charge from Amex or visa...