Q) I don’t have a credit card. How can I make online transactions?
Thilanka, Colombo 13.
A) Don’t worry. When I was studying in university I couldn’t prove my income level so I didn’t get a credit card. Later I was so desperate for a credit card to pay for my domain and hosting fee.
One day one of my friends working in Sampath bank told me about Web Card. Web card is a prepaid VISA credit card. You can use it to do online transactions such as buying a domain, hosting or buying a piece of cake from kapruka or order a MP5 player from eBay.
You can enjoy the glory of Credit card using this web card. The process to apply for this card is very simple. Easier than opening a saving account.
Check out more about Sampath Web Card.
If you have any questions, please do write to me at mayu at mayuonline.com or leave your question at http://mayuonline.com/forum
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NiMaL says
I used to have this couple of years back. And it was useful then.
Eukanuba says
Hey,
I went abt a month ago to Sampath Bank, but they said I needed to show proof of income? :S What do I do?
Mayooresan says
@Eukanuba
It must be a mistake. You go talk with them again. Its a pre-paid one, why the hell you need to show income level?
You try in different branch. They didn’t ask any proof from me.
upajeewa ruwan says
Web card is more secure than credit card
Because no body can take more than in account
Good for safe from hackers
Eukanuba says
@Mayooresan
So which branch did you get your prepaid card from?
Mayooresan says
@Eukanuba
I got it from Kotahena branch (Colombo 13).
Eukanuba says
@Mayooresan
Will they give the card immediately? if not, how many days will it take for them to issue it? How many days till we can use it?
Eukanuba says
@Mayooresan
BTW, just checked out the application form for the card on their site, it asks how much annual income we get and to attach a proof. What do I do?
Mayooresan says
@Eukanuba
When I asked the same question from the girl in bank, she said “leave it blank”
and they approved my card also!
YOu’ll receive the card in one week!
sanda says
thanks guys
Armash says
Can we make payments in USD??? using this please ive been trying to buy sumtin online for a long time
Mayooresan says
@Armash
You can make payments in USD. You can make payments in any currency 🙂
sku says
@Mayooresan,
Can I use this in any VISA accepting sites ?
Theres a site that i need to register and it requires either VISA, MASTERCARD or A Express.
So can I use this for my purpose ?
Mayooresan says
@SKU
Yes, you can make payments in any websites which accept VISA through their payment gateway.
sku says
@Mayooresan, Thanks for the quick reply mate 🙂
Dng says
can i get it verified with PayPaL
Mayooresan says
@Dng
Yeap you can.
Sarah says
Hi there,
Thank you for publishing this post. I took your advice and signed up for a Sampath Bank Web Card. Got mine just yesterday via registered post. 🙂
However, I was wondering if you could clear up a couple questions for me…? It would be much appreciated!
You see, when I tried using my web card today to register a domain name (at Godaddy.com), I received a message stating that authorization of credit limit was required before proceeding.
Furthermore, I had to enter a 3-digit number (usually found at the back of a normal credit card), but since my web card does not have one, what am I supposed to do?
Is there some sort of activation process I need to go thru’ before attempting to use it?
Sorry if these sound like basic questions, but I’m just starting out online, and would love to hear your feedback on this.
Please let me know when you have the time.
Thanks a lot!
Sarah
Sarah says
Pls. disregard the above question, problem solved. 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Ruch says
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tofu says
thank you for your post! 😀 i’ve been searching for a way to buy goods online without using a credit card as i can’t own a credit card yet. (i’m an international senior school student studying here (below 18), i have a question… it says it’s eligible to sri lankan citizens above 18, does that mean non sri lankan citizens can’t apply for this? im here under student visa(resident) and i’m still not 18 yet..
Sutharsan says
hey man I got a webcard with them
before I get the card i asked few questions
“can I transfer money from this card? and i need to transfer money through Alertpay is it possible or not?”
first they said yes
but I try to transfer money through Alertpay I couldn’t do it
then I Asked them now they are saying
“you can’t transfer money,they are asking money from us we can’t deal with that”
I don’t understand what are they saying
only one thing happened
“I did a stupid work”
If you can tell me how can I deposit money to Alertpay it would be helpful
Sutharsan says
sorry for the above my second page
it’s wrong with my internet
please delete my second post
but you are not answered my 1st post
paul says
how much money need for open the account
paul says
can i use this with etoro account
mike says
Hi I found your link when looking to use webcard. I want to load up for online poker . I want to use some e wallets but everything is getting declined. whats the best method to deposit cash.
All ideas appreciated