Shop Online Without a Credit Card

Found the perfect gift online but don’t have a credit card? Don’t fret! Here are few ways to snag that once in a lifetime item-without a piece of plastic.

Steps

PayPal Account

  1. Set up a PayPal Account.
  2. Link your PayPal Account to your bank account.
  3. Shop online anywhere PayPal is accepted.

WU Pay at Checkout

  1. Buy your item from Western Union approved stores.
  2. Select WU Pay as your method of payment.
  3. Wait for the bill to be emailed to you.

Gift Card or Pre-Paid Credit Card

  1. Visit the merchant you would like to purchase your card from.
  2. Purchase your choice of gift card/Pre-Paid Credit Card.
  3. Shop online freely. In some cases, you may need to enter a code; follow the card's instructions.

CoinStar

  1. Collect your spare change.
  2. Find a Coinstar machine.
    • You can do this by visiting their website.
  3. Chose the Gift Card you would like to purchase.
  4. Shop online freely.

Tips

  • Choosing an Amazon Gift Card allows you to buy any gift card you want through their website, giving the buyer added flexibility with their purchase.
  • iTunes cards allow you to purchase online music without a credit card.

Warnings

  • Account for shipping and transaction fees when deciding the amount of coins you need to bring to Coinstar/ the balance on a prepaid card.

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