In 2015, Americans loaded over $76 billion onto prepaid debit cards, using them to receive deposits, make purchases and pay bills. Prepaid debit cards —also called general purpose reloadable (GPR) ...

The number of prepaid debit cards has spiked in recent years, offering consumers a new tool for handling their finances. But like checking accounts, prepaid cards can also bear many types of fees -- ...

When Steve Streit conceived the prepaid debit card, he had something very specific in mind: a way to let kids spend money online without using a parent’s credit card. He didn’t imagine that 16 years ...

Reporting from Washington — Americans who use a fast-expanding array of prepaid cards for everyday transactions such as shopping, withdrawing money from ATMs and receiving pay or government benefits ...

A recent article in American Banker, “Prepaid card debacles, from BofA to the Kardashians,” paints a distorted picture of an industry that has and continues to provide value, innovation, security and ...

Canadian Prepaid Market Set to Surpass CA$19 billion by 2028 as Canadians seek flexible, digital-first payment options TORONTO — New research i from the Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization (CPPO) ...

The ABC News Fixer lends tips for people considering prepaid cards. The best and worst of popular prepaid credit cards. Getty Images — -- Dear ABC News Fixer: I got a text message from Western ...