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Knowledgebase Home | Favorites | Forum Welcome to our knowledge base. To find what you're after, use the search box below or choose a category to view listed articles. Search the Knowledgebase Browse by Category [Advanced Search] -- Select Category -- Credit MythbustersLoans    - Personal Loans    - Auto Loans    - Home Loans    - Student LoansCredit CardsCredit Reports and ScoresCredit Report CardIdentity TheftDebt HelpConsumer Law Guide    - College Cost Reduction and Access Act    - Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act)     - Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA)    - Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)    - Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)    - Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)    - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act    - Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM CardsCustomer Support The article has been updated successfully. Knowledgebase Home > Credit Cards Is there a difference between a prepaid debit card and a prepaid credit card? Article Details Last Updated 18th of December, 2009 Would you like to... Discuss Print this page Email this page Post a comment Subscribe me Add to favorites Remove Highlighting Edit this Article Quick Edit Export to PDF User Opinions (2 votes) 50% 50% How would you rate this answer? Helpful Not helpful Help us improve. Why was this unhelpful? Thank you for rating this answer. No, they are one and the same; when people say "prepaid credit card", they are really talking about a prepaid debit card. There is no such thing as a prepaid credit card. There is such thing as a secured credit card, however, which is different from a prepaid debit card (read about how they are different). Read about the pros and cons of prepaid debit cards, or research different prepaid card offers. Related Articles Can I get a prepaid debit card even if I don't qualify for credit? What if I need to return an item I bought using my prepaid debit card? My available prepaid card balance will not cover my purchase amount. Can I still use it? How do I add money to a prepaid card? Does my debit card or check card affect my credit score? Continue