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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please note: HSBC, Nat West & RBS have started to replace maestro cards with a visa debit card.

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.

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.

UK Shops That Accept Debit Cards Online

Find department stores, high street shops & internet only websites that will take your card online. Use your maestro, 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.

Books, DVDs, Video Games, Music & Toys

Amazon UK
Bestsellers and forthcoming books in hardback or paperback. Books to help you with your studies. Buy or download MP3 singles and albums. Make savings on console bundles, hardware & accessories. Use your debit card to buy Xbox live gold membership cards and points. Save up to 50% on audio books, books, cds, dvds, kindle books, toys and video games.
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Books
Audio Books, Biographies, Children's Books, Fiction, Kindle Books, 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 3 or 12 Month Gold Membership Cards

BBC Shop
Official classic BBC drama, comedy, documentary, wildlife and popular children's television blu-ray, book and dvd releases. Box sets, collector's editions, complete series delivered direct to your home at reduced prices.
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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 & blu-rays, toys & video games. Free Delivery.
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Beauty Products

Avon Cosmetics 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 Cosmetics & Make Up
Make great savings on branded cosmetics. Fashion & glamour make up to make you look and feel good.
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Mankind Male Grooming
Mens grooming, hair, shaving & skin care products.
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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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Fancy Dress

Jokers Masquerade Fancy Dress
Jokers Masquerade supply fancy dress costumes and accessories for adults and kids. You'll find a good choice of costumes for couples, and a large selection of plus size costumes for men and women. Fancy dress outfits for christmas, halloween, new years eve, hen and stag nights.
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Flights

BMIBaby
There is no charge for payments made using a Visa Electron card.
Visa Electron

Flybe
Book low cost flights online. Flybe will not apply a handling fee to Visa Electron cards.
Visa Electron

Flowers

Serenata Flowers
Nice easy to navigate online florist offering an excellent selection of flowers available for next day UK mainland delivery, or on a chosen date (Mon-Sat). International florists around the world will deliver your overseas flower orders.
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Football Shirts

UKSoccershop Football Shirts
Brand new official home and away football shirts available in adult and kids sizes. One of the largest online stores for authentic national and club team shirts. Official home and away british, european club & international football shirts.

You'll find shirts for all the top teams including AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, England, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Real Madrid and Spain.

Shirt printing - Choose your favourite player, or your own name to have printed on the back of the shirt.
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Gadget Shops

Firebox Gadget Shop
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 Gadget Shop
Seriously awesome, fun and funky gadgets that you wish were around when you were a child.
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Gift Shops

Buyagift Experience Days
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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Getting Personal 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 Groceries
Do your ASDA 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 -
2 Hour Slots
Mon - £3.50 - £4.50
Tue - £3.00 - £3.50
Wed - £3.00 - £3.50
Thu - £3.00 - £4.50
Fri - £4.50 - £5.50
Sat - £4.50 - £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 - £3.50
Tue - £4.50
Wed - £3.50
Thu - £4.50
Fri - £4.50
Sat - £5.50
Sun - £4.50
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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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High Street / Superstores

Argos Catalogue
Use your debit card to get your argos goods delivered direct to your door. Argos now accept payment through Paypal.
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ASDA Direct
Low cost baby clothing, baby products and furniture - blu-rays, books, music and video games - electrical appliances - furniture - home furnishings and toys.
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B&Q
Use B&Q to order home improvement, DIY, and garden products online.
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Currys Electrical
Shop online at currys for audio products, consoles & games, household appliances,, televisions and more.
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PC World
Well known computer store for pcs, laptops & pc accessories.
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Holidays

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 with a debit card. All holidays have ATOL protection.
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Jewellery Shops

Body Jewellery Shop
One stop shop for all your coloured contact lenses, belly button, ear, eyebrow, lip, navel, nipple, nose and tongue body piercing jewellery and body jewellery accessories.
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Find Jewellery
Stylish collection of fashion jewellery for men and women, from earrings and necklaces, jewellery sets and rings to chains and birthstones.
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Mobile Phones

giffgaff SIM Card
SIM only mobile provider with no contract. giffgaff offer great value goodybag packages from £10 a month, these packages include unlimited free texts and internet, free UK minutes, and free calls to other giffgaff SIM phones.
Standard Tariffs
Calls and Texts to giffgaff phones - free
Calls - 10p per minute
Texts - 6p
Mobile Internet (up to 20MB) 20p per day
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Vodafone Mobile Phones
Vodafone pay monthly contract blackberry, nokia, samsung, sony ericsson, vodafone mobile phones. Pay as you go mobiles and mobile broadband USB modems.
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Pay as you go mobile phones
BlackBerry Curve 8520, 9300, 9360
HTC Wildfire S
iPhone 4, iPhone 4s
LG Wi-Fi
Nokia 1800, 7230, C3
Samsung C3300, Galaxy, Tocco
Vodafone 547, Smart

Pay monthly mobile phones
BlackBerry 8520 Curve, Bold 9780, Curve 9300, Pearl 3G, Torch
HTC Desire, Wildfire
iPhone 4s
LG Optimus, Viewty Smile
Nexus One, S
Nokia C3
Samsung Galaxy Ace, Wave
Sony Ericsson Elm, X10

Nursery & Baby Equipment

Kiddicare Nursery & Baby Equipment
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 Party Decorations & Tableware
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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Sky TV

Sky Television, Broadband & Talk
Join Sky online to get exclusive offers on Sky products including Broadband and Sky+HD. TV packages start from £20.00 per month, you can add Sky Sports & Sky Movies for an additional monthly cost. Sky also offer over 50 HD channels. 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. - View Current Sky Offers
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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.