Life takes Visa.©

You know what's different about the payment method between here and Indo?
is the use of cards. and I mean, many, many, cards.

Here my wallet is full of cards. Any cards.
from bank cards, public transport card, insurance card, even a bunch of loyalty cards from local retails.

One that is used most frequently is the bank cards.
I've seen people pay things for less than a buck with bank cards! Ergo no wonder the black encryption thing at the back (tech term, anyone?) is all smudged/worn-off. This leads to failed read on the machine.

The trick is to put the card inside a plastic and then swipe like usual.
Work like a charm.

then I thought, why no one out there ever create a bank card 'condom' to make things easier and a smudge-free card.
hey, even iPod have one.

It'll be cool to have your bank cards protected, you know, inside out.
inside, security.
out, the condom.
=D

anyone up for the idea? hehehe

Speaking of bank cards, who here have Visa/Mastercard/Diner Card or any other type of credit card?
In Australia, it's somewhat compulsory to own one. Especially now with the easy way to get them. To own a visa card is without a requirement of income limit and whatnot.
Some leading banks have released Visa Debit card and most recently, Visa Gift Card. Yeah, gift card!! Go figure.

OK. Intro.
Visa Debit "function exactly like any Visa card but provide direct access to funds in a cardholder’s deposit account rather than a line of credit. With Visa Debit, cardholders exercise the choice to “pay now,” compared with Visa credit products, which allow cardholders to “pay later.” (Visa-Asia.com)

Gift Cards function in similar way.
Visa Gift Card "operates just like any other Visa - you can use it to shop in person, on-line or over the phone. (Prepaid shop)

Both can be included in the prepaid visa card. the latter, you can even get it at selected convenience stores!

I've seen people use both cards quite frequently. Although, credit cards are still the most valuable possession of every Australian ( one can assume? ). The use of prepaid visa cards can be considered a trick in diminishing the long lines of credits.

On second thought, people use credits because money's just not there yet. If prepaid, what's the point when account's also empty?
So.
Prepaid visa cards purpose is only for safety of online shopping and easy gifts for someone?
It is not the main use of 'credit' as most people need, is it not?

Colours are vary, too.
You don't need to get all classy and sophisticated for a black or platinum.
Why not PINK?
now, isn't that a dandy. =D

Ah udah deh..
ngaco gue malem2 gini..