Prepaid cards in Japan typically carry preloaded value, making them usable by criminals who steal them, the statement says. Japan-based Fujistu's product, called Yagoyasan, enables retailers to ...

The number of prepaid debit cards has spiked in recent years, offering consumers a new tool for handling their finances.

The new Prepaid Card Rule gives new protections to consumers who use prepaid debit cards. Consumer Reports explains how to get the most out of the Prepaid Card Rule's protections.

The tax agency is starting to send out reminders to people to activate their cards, according to the National Consumer Law Center.

Cashiers now may activate entire packs of cards at once instead of swiping each card individually under a service First Data announced July 11.

The new regulation of prepaid debit cards is unnecessary protection in a market that poses almost no risk and where consumers are satisfied with the value they receive.

Updated 4 p.m. Wednesday. Google has stopped issuing new Google Prepaid Cards after last week's disclosures regarding security flaws in Google Wallet on Android phones.

Fees: Some prepaid cards come with fees, such as activation fees, monthly maintenance fees, transaction fees, or inactivity fees. Read the terms and conditions carefully.