The oddest was some gal  who insisted on being paid only in gold Kugerrands.

Did she carry a card machine to confirm their preloaded value?

requirement seems pretty odd. I've certainly used them for hotel rooms or to transfer money, of course, but for donation? Never.

There is an old scam where guys are tricked into buying a card and then giving the activation info before getting the room number (or hotel location, etc..). Once the thief has the card info, they're gone and you never actually see a gal; you simply wind up at some random location.

Whenever I see a provider ad mentioning a credit card, it throws up all kinds of red flags and I simply move on and look for another.

then make sure you check her out well. There is a scam whereas you get the amount or half the amount on a green dot money pack and give her the activation number and you supposedly get the info about where she is through that way but once she has that number, you are out of your money so please tread carefully. I have never insisted on a prepaid card nor know of anyone who does so again, be careful.  

I will also accept V Visa from clients as long as they pay the fees I accumulate by accepting it. I don't take regular credit cards for fears of charge backs. Ain't nobody got time for that drama.  

I have heard of some ladies stealing that way. I don't see how a reputable provider though would get away with it and not get outted here, on RS*K or P4**.

If she is on RS&K, P4** and has many reviews here I suspect she is good and just prefers doing things that way. The situation you are describing may be "iffy" so use caution

for everything else... there's Mastercard

Total scam. Once you give them the code number on the card over the phone, they're gone. Most providers love Cash. If a provider doesn't want cash payment there's something wrong with her.

If you owe her, then there is no issue. (ie "reimburse")

If this is prepayment for a future session, then absolutely not. She can just take the money and never see you or be flaky til she ever does see you.

...an activation number.  When a gentleman gifts me, or sends his deposit via gift cards, he simply gives me the card, in it's sealed package, and the receipt.  

   I simply use the card, like any other credit card, at Whole Foods, my hair salon,  restaurants, etc.

Hugs and Kisses,
Kelly