Mastercard

Mastercard is one of the world's most widely accepted payment networks. A prepaid Mastercard works like a normal card, except the balance is loaded onto it in advance, so spending is limited to what is on the card. There is no bank account or credit check involved. This is a digital-only card, so you receive the card details rather than a physical card in the post. Once you have them, you can spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted worldwide, including online checkouts that take Mastercard. The card is valid for 12 months from issue. The shop lists five products in this range, covering France and the United States, including standard prepaid Mastercard options and Swype Global Virtual Mastercard cards. It suits anyone who wants a flexible gift that is not tied to a single store, or who prefers to keep a set amount separate from their main card when shopping online.