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| Visa Debit Card |
Please Note
Some banks are starting to replace Electron, Maestro and Solo cards with a Visa Debit Card. |
| Banks changing cards are listed below. |
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Abbey/Santander
Abbey electron cards will soon be replaced with a santander visa debit card. |
| The Co-op Cashminder Account no longer issue visa electron to new customers and are replacing issued cards. |
| HSBC, Nat West & Royal Bank of Scotland are currently changing maestro & solo cards to visa debit. A new card will automatically be sent to you before the end of 2010. |
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Using your new card
You'll be able to use your new visa debit card at the shops listed here. When you get to the checkout page just choose Visa or Visa/Delta as your card. |
Visa Debit (Delta)
Some shops still have Delta as a payment option. Delta is the old name for Visa Debit, just select Delta as your payment option. |
Travelling Abroad
Visa debit is accepted in just about every country now. This page will help you find the nearest cash machine, wherever you are in the world. |
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| Visa Electron |
| The card is issued when you open a basic uk bank account. These accounts are usually given to students, teenagers, people on a low income or someone with no/poor credit history. |
| UK Banks that issue Visa Electron. |
Bank of Scotland
Cardcash (16 to 17 year olds)
Easycash (16 years +)
Expresscash (11 to 15 year olds) |
Halifax
Cardcash (16 to 17 year olds)
Easycash (16 years +)
Expresscash (11 to 15 year olds) |
| The first thing you'll notice when you try to use your debit card to buy stuff online is that a lot of shops don't accept it. You wont be able to use your Visa Electron online at most of the big name stores including Debenhams, John Lewis, M&S and Tesco. However, all is not lost, a growing number of shops are now starting to accept the electron card online. |
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| Please note: The Co-op no longer offer VISA Electron cards to new customers. |
| Travelling Abroad |
| Visa & Visa Electron cards are accepted in just about every country now. This page will help you find the nearest ATM (displaying the Visa or PLUS payment mark), wherever you are in the world. |
Ryanair & Visa Electron
Bookings from 1st January 2010 will now be subject to an administration charge. |
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| Maestro Debit Card |
| Maestro can be used at home and abroad, allowing you to make purchases or get cash anywhere in the world where the Maestro logo is displayed. |
| Banks offering Maestro are listed below. |
| Clydesdale Bank |
| Northern Bank |
| Yorkshire Bank |
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| Please note: HSBC, Nat West & RBS have started to replace maestro cards with a visa debit card. Your new card will be sent to you before the end of 2010. |
| Prepaid Maestro |
| These cards can be used as a regular Maestro card home and abroad. |
| Travelling Abroad |
| Click here to find where you can use your Maestro card abroad. |
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| Solo Debit Card |
| Banks are now phasing out Solo Cards. |
| HSBC, Nat West & RBS will start to replace solo with a visa debit electronic card. A card will be sent to you automatically before the end of 2010. |
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| Verified by Visa |
| A growing number of shops are now using Verified by Visa as added security. This requires you to enter a password and personal assurance message at the checkout. You have to sign up for the service with the bank that issues your card, you only need to do this once. |
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UK Shops That Accept Debit Cards Online |
| Find department stores, high street shops & internet only stores that will take your card online. Use your maestro, solo, visa debit, visa electron or prepaid debit card to buy and pay for albums, beauty products, birthday gifts, books and dvds, christmas presents, computers, electrical products, flowers, gifts, holidays, supermarket groceries, video games and more online. |
| See Also - Clothing Shops That Accept Debit Cards Online |
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Argos Catalogue
Use your debit card to get your argos goods delivered direct to your door.
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| Books, DVDs, Video Games & Music |
Amazon UK
Books to help you with your studies. Books to read on planes and trains. Buy or download MP3 songs and albums. Make savings on console bundles, hardware & accessories. Use your debit card to buy Xbox live membership cards and points. Save up to 50% on audio books, books, cds, dvds and video games.
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- Books
Audio Books, Biographies, Children's Books, Fiction, Kindle Books & Newspapers, New Releases, Paperbacks, Study Books
- Music & DVDs
Blu-ray, DVD, Music CDs, MP3 Downloads
- Toys & Children
Books, DVDs, PC & Video Games, Software, Toys & Games
- Video Consoles & Games
Consoles & Games, PC Games, Xbox Live Membership Cards
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BBC Shop
Get your favourite BBC programmes in print or on dvd.
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HMV
Buy Xbox live membership cards, order chart and pre-order albums, blu-ray dvds, dvds, console and pc games, online from HMV with your debit card.
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Play
Visit Play and make great savings on books, cds, dvds & video games.
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| Camping & Outdoor Equipment |
Simply Hike
Excellent site for camping and hiking clothing/equipment. Simply Hike stock all the leading brands including Berghaus, Mountain Equipment and Vango.
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| Chocolates |
Chocolate Trading Company
Award winning site offering a superb range of chocolate from around the world. Choose from an array of different chocolates, from fine chocolate coins to gourmet chocolate gift boxes, chocolate hampers and novelty chocolate.
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| Clothing |
| catalogue clothing - womenswear, menswear and kidswear - fancy dress - football shirts - lingerie - maternity clothing - shoes - street & urban |
| Clothing Shops That Accept Debit Cards Online |
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| Cosmetics & Make Up |
Avon Shop
Avon online catalogue shop for anti-ageing creams, fragrances, haircare products, jewellery, lingerie, make-up, moisturisers & creams, perfumes, skincare products, styling, suncare & toiletries
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Beauty Expert
Make great savings on branded cosmetics. Fashion & glamour make up to make you look and feel good.
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| Electrical Stores |
Currys Electrical
Shop online at currys for audio products, consoles & games, household appliances,, televisions and more.
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| Flowers |
Serenata Flowers
Mothers day flower delivery now available. Nice easy to navigate online florist offering an excellent selection of flowers available for next day UK mainland delivery (Mon-Sat). International florists around the world will deliver your overseas flower orders.
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| Gadgets |
Firebox
Nice easy to navigate site that offers the latest 'must have' cool, useful, useless or just plain weird creative, eco, flying, ipod, mobile, mp3, music, office, pc, portable, puzzle, remote control, robot, spy, travel and usb gadgets.
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iwantoneofthose
Seriously awesome, fun and funky gadgets that you wish were around when you were a child.
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| Gift Shops |
Buyagift
Great selection of experience and traditional gifts available to buy online. Book adventure, driving, flying or pamper days with your debit card.
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GettingPersonal (Personalised Cards & Gifts)
Unique personalised anniversary, birthday, christmas, engagement, get well, good luck, new baby, thank you, wedding cards & gifts designed with any name of your choice.
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Needapresent
Gifts for all ages, occasions and tastes. Huge range of presents for men, women and kids..
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Prezzybox
Unique range of gifts for all the family.
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| Grocery Shopping |
ASDA
Do your ASDA supermarket shopping for beers, wines & spirits, fruit, veg & salad, meat, poultry & fish, ready meals, pies, pizza and more online. (min spend £25 + home delivery cost) Delivery charges -
Mon - £4.00 - £4.50
Tue - £3.50
Wed - £3.50
Thu - £4.00 - £4.50
Fri - £5.50
Sat - £5.00 - £5.50
Sun - £5.00 - £5.50
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Sainsbury's Groceries
Get your Sainsbury's supermarket grocery order delivered straight to your door. There is no minimum order, (a delivery charge of £6 will be applied on all orders below £40) Delivery charges -
Mon - £4.50
Tue - £3.50
Wed - £3.50
Thu - £4.50
Fri - £5.50
Sat - £5.50
Sun - £5.50
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| Healthcare |
Health Factor
UK No.1 Chinese Natural Herbal Remedies Online Shop, Up to 50% Save. Secure & Fast Delivery.
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| Jewellery |
Body Jewellery Shop
One stop shop for all your belly button, ear, eyebrow, lip, navel, nipple, nose and tongue body piercing needs.
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Find Jewellery
Stylish collection of fashion jewellery, from earrings and necklaces to chains and birthstones.
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| Male Grooming & Skincare |
Mankind
Mens grooming, hair, shaving & skincare products.
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| Mobile Phones |
Vodafone
Vodafone contract & pay as you go blackberry, nokia, samsung, sony ericsson, vodafone mobile phones. Pay monthly or top up and go mobile broadband USB Modems.
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- Pay as you go
- LG Cookie Fresh, KS360, Viewty Smile
- Nokia 1661, 2330, 2730, 2730 Black, 3600, 5230, 5800, 6303, 7230, 7230 Graphite
- Samsung C3050, Genio qwerty, Genio Touch Pink, White, J700, J700 Pink, Monte, Tocco Lite
- Sony Ericsson Spiro Pink, W715
- Vodafone 527 Sky, Red, Yellow
- Vodafone 533 Candy, Gold, Petrol, Violet
- Vodafone 541 Black, Pink, Red, White
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- Pay monthly
- BlackBerry 8520 Curve, 8900 Curve, 9700, 9700 White, Storm2
- Google Nexus One
- HTC HD Mini, Legend, Touch Pro 2, Wildfire
- LG Viewty Smile
- Nokia 5230, 6303, 6700 Slide, X6 16GB
- Samsung Blade, Galaxy S, Monte, Tocco Ultra Edition, Vodafone 360, Wave
- Sony Ericsson Elm, Vivaz, X10
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| Nursery & Baby Equipment |
Kiddicare
Nice site offering a good selection of baby products and accessories including baby bedding, beds, bouncers, buggies, car seats, carriers, clothing, cots, feeding aids, furniture, high chairs, monitors, nappies, playpens, prams, soft toys, stair gates, sterilisers, swings, teddy bears, toys.
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| Party Decorations & Tableware |
Silly Jokes
Add a dash of fun and bring your party to life. Colourful tableware to celebrate any age. Party badges, balloons, banners, bunting, candles, decorations, flags, hats, napkins, party packs, streamers, tableware.
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| PC Shops |
Micro Direct
User friendly website for desktop pc, laptop & netbook systems, components, peripherals & software at competitive prices.
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PC World
Well known computer store for pcs, laptops & pc accessories.
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| Sky Television, Broadband & Talk |
Sky
Join Sky online to get exclusive offers on Sky products including Broadband and Sky+HD. TV packages start from £19, you can add Sky Sports & Sky Movies for an additional cost. Sky also offer over 40 HD channels. All new customers who want Sky+ will receive a free Sky+ box. You can pay your monthly subscription by direct debit or online with your debit card. When ordering Sky tv with Visa Electron just click the Visa link and it automatically knows its an electron card.
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| Travel |
Easyjet
Book low cost flights online. Easyjet will not apply a handling fee to Visa Electron cards.
Please note Maestro / Solo cards can only be used for fares that are displayed in UK sterling. If the fare is displayed in another currency, Maestro / Solo WILL NOT be offered as a payment option.
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Thomson Holidays
One of the most popular holiday and travel agencies, Thomson now have great value and cheap last minute holiday deals available to book online. All holidays have ATOL protection.
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| Disclaimer - Electron Shops cannot be held responsible if any service or shop change their payment methods. Any contract you enter into with shops listed here is between you and that shop. |
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