What is a prepaid debit card? It is somewhat similar to the usual credit card, the difference being that it has a lower credit limit compared to the usual credit card, and this credit limit depends on the security amount which the account holder deposits to use this card. The prepaid credit card is also termed as secured credit card.
The benefit of these prepaid credit cards over the usual ones is that the user will never go into debt as the card has limits to the purchasing power. No late fees or interest charges are chargeable because of the security deposit; the same way it is for debit cards. One can make reservations for hotel rooms and give their car rental fee and shun the opportunity of interest charges. You can own a prepaid credit card even if you have a poor credit; something which is not provided for in the normal credit cards.