Faq - Africard - Prepaid - EN v1
Faq - Africard - Prepaid - EN v1
Getting started
What is a UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card?
The UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card is a smart and cost-effective alternative to carrying cash and paying check-
cashing fees. Because it is a pre-loaded card, you only spend what money you load on it and you can typically get it
without opening a bank account. Simply purchase the UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card from any of our branches, load
it with the cash amount you choose and enjoy the purchasing power of prepaid card. You can use it to make
purchases and pay bills anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted, including in stores and internet.
You can add money to your card through any of the branches of UBA. Soon you will also be able to load your card
from UDirect, UBA’s internet banking service or from the ATM.
How do I get cash at an ATM with my UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card?
To get cash at the ATM, insert your card into the machine and enter your PIN. Select "Current" to make a withdrawal
and enter the amount of cash you want to withdraw. Then take your cash, card, and receipt to keep track of your
balance.
Are there any special types of transactions I should know about before I shop?
Some transactions are handled differently, so please keep these scenarios in mind.
Restaurants - Restaurants may verify you have enough money on your card for the dining bill. Make sure you have
enough funds to cover any added tip.
Hotels - Hotels may put a "hold" on the amount of your estimated bill, making that amount unavailable for other
purchases. When you check out, that hold may take a few days to be removed.
Auto Rentals - You may use your card for final payment of a rental car bill, but a credit card may be necessary to
reserve a rental car.
Paying Bills – You can use your card to pay just about any one-time or recurring bill.
What should I do when I've spent the original amount I put on the card?
In most cases, you can simply add more money to your card. It's called "reloading" your card and you can do it at any
UBA branch..
What if I need to return an item that I purchased with my UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card?
Present your UBA Africard Visa Prepaid card at the time of a merchandise return. If the merchant’s return policy
allows it, the merchant will credit the amount of the purchase back onto your card.
Remember to save your purchase receipts and your card even after the funds have been depleted, in case you have
merchandise returns. When returning an item purchased online, have your card number available in order to process
the return. The merchandise value will be credited back to your card within three to seven business days.
Personalized 750
Abroad 2.75%
Fees may vary for corporate solutions, cobranded and affinity cards.