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Say, Max... I was under the impression that the (prepaid)card itself didn't hold the "balance" and *network verification still had to take place. This would, of course, limit potential theft to the amount that the account number was prepaid, but it isn't a specific protection against the number being stolen, even if the card holder's ID remains secure... no?



You're right, but since you decide how much money is on the card, and since, at least here, you can get nameless cards, that's why I said there were no identity theft issues. If the card is kept with a near-zero balance until you decide to top it up for a specific purchase, then you won't be out of pocket if the card number is hacked and the much more valuable commodity, your oen personal details, will be unaffected. If the pre-paid card is hacked, just ditch it and get a new one, na?

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