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First California AchieveCard Prepaid MasterCard
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Prepaid debit cards can be an alternative for consumers who have had trouble establishing or improving credit. Bankrate's 2012 survey offers a rundown of the card's many variables, including fees, restrictions and factors that may affect a consumer's decision in choosing a prepaid debit card.
First California AchieveCard Prepaid MasterCard
| Monthly maintenance fee | $9.95 |
| Can the monthly fee be avoided? | No |
| Prepaid debit card activation fee | None |
| Prepaid card issuer's ATM withdrawal fee | $2.00 |
| Nonissuer's ATM withdrawal fee, not including any bank | $2.00 |
| ATM balance inquiry fee | None |
| Fees for point-of-sale transactions | None |
| Fees for signature transactions | None |
| Paper statement fee | $2.95 |
| Bill payment fee | Cardholders get three per month free and then they are $1.50 each. |
| Fee for customer service by phone | None |
| Declined transaction fee | None |
| Inactivity fee | The card closes after 90 days. |
| Notes: There is a $4.95 charge for MoneyPack reloads at retailers.
Bankrate.com surveyed 18 prepaid debit card offers from March 19-23, 2012. These are the resulting fees, restrictions and other card provisions. |