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WITH YOU ON THE ROAD OF LIFE
CE omplete Your Wallet with Reloadable Prepaid
veryone deserves financial protection and cards because a cardholder is convenience from the payment cards they carry. not borrowing money or paying
One of the most popular payment methods among today’s consumers is reloadable prepaid. Prepaid’s popularity continues to grow because consumers have experienced the benefits of security, convenience, and satisfaction of adding this spending tool as a complement to their other payment methods.
These cards act like a debit card, but provide many of the security features of credit. With chip-and-PIN technology and backed by major payment networks, such as Visa®, prepaid cards are the smart choice for completing your wallet.
In a time when personal and payment information can be stolen from brick-and-mortar stores, online, ATMs, and even gas pumps, many card users choose prepaid to limit exposure to potential
fraud. Because there are no links to other financial accounts, prepaid cardholders can better protect their financial information and money against everyday spending risks. Unlike cash, if a card is lost or stolen it can be replaced, and some may even offer emergency cash services.
Reloadable prepaid can be a safe, financial solution for the whole family. Since neither a bank account nor credit check is required, prepaid cards can be used by minors and young adults. Parents who want to teach positive financial habits to their children, or who have a child at college, often choose prepaid
as a separate account that the dependent can easily manage and reload. These cards differ from credit
interest on a balance. Prepaid has also become
a popular budgeting tool
for those who want to gain
control of their finances and
prevent overspending. Card
users spend and withdraw
their own cash—but only the
amount that’s loaded to the
card. Travelers often use prepaid
to help budget for a trip and
then spend stateside or abroad
without having to carry cash or
a card linked to their primary
finances. As a widely accepted
form of payment, card users
don’t have to worry about
where they can spend or access
their money. These cards can be
used anywhere the major network is accepted—in person or online.
Reloading a prepaid card is easy. Some cardholders automatically load with direct deposit or from a checking or savings account. There are also options to reload prepaid cards with cash or checks. These convenient reload methods save cardholders time and get them access to funds quickly.
Many prepaid cards offer free and simple ways to access and manage account information. Popular card management tools include online account
access and smartphone apps to monitor card balance and recent transactions, plus track spending targets for staying on budget.
Whatever consumers’ payment needs, prepaid is the perfect complement to other accounts or the cards found in wallet.
Enjoy these benefits and more with a AAA Visa Prepaid Card. Purchase one at your local AAA Central Penn office.
Card is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
AAA Insurance Named Multi-line Insurance Brand of the Year
Independent study deems AAA insurance the highest ranked brand among competitors
AAA Insurance has earned “Brand of the Year” status for its multi-line insurance offerings, according to the independent and prestigious 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study.
“AAA is honored to be recognized as the highest ranked multi-line insurance brand by American consumers,” said John Kubeika, Vice President of Insurance, AAA Central Penn. “An independent evaluation of our brand validates what we’ve known for years – quality products and exceptional customer service have created a brand that Americans trust to catch life’s curveballs.”
Using an academically vetted brand equity model that examines familiarity, quality and purchase consideration, the annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® survey captures and analyzes brand perceptions and measures and ranks
them against key competitors in each category. In 2018, AAA Insurance ranked highest among leading competitors for its multi-line insurance products.
AAA Insurance received the highest numerical Equity Score among multi-line insurance brands included in the 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study, which is based
on opinions of 77,031 U.S. consumers ages 15 and over surveyed online between Jan. 3, 2018 and Feb. 15, 2018. "Highest Ranked" was determined by a pure ranking of a sample of multi-line insurance brands.
For more information about our insurance products and services, visit your local AAA Central Penn Insurance Agent today, call 844-345-1823, or go online at AAA.com.
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