SherwoodForest said:Maybe in other countries, but not the USA. You can buy the card, put an amount on it, but you can't use it until you call and activate it. That is when they will ask for your address, social security number, and even your phone number. Plus, the card you buy at the store is a temporary card that can't be used to buy anything out of the country. You have to wait until your permanant card arrives. "USA PATRIOT Act
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information (including your social security number) that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask for copies of your driver's license or other identifying documents."
That makes sense, must just be some of them that require you to wait for a permanant card. Did you have to activate your cards and give ID?pcduck said::confused2::confused2:I have 3 visa/mastercard/gift/debt card and of the 3 only 1 says good in USA only. The other 2 says are accepted any place visa/mastercard/debit are accepted.
SherwoodForest said:That makes sense, must just be some of them that require you to wait for a permanant card. Did you have to activate your cards and give ID?
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