How do you think many of us pay for eccie/ preferred 411 /std screening/hobby phones, or any other hobby things hard to pay cash for?
On topic though, no a provider IMO would be foolish to take your word that there's really $250 on that card. As a tip I guess sure why not.
Originally Posted by SpiceItUp
Your 2nd comment explains why the first was ins "apples and oranges" ...
. I'm using the card for payment electronically to a vendor. If it is insufficient it is electronically "rejected" or the "charge" fails immediately for "insufficient funds"!
Additionally, if that card # is stolen and has been reported it also gets a rejection ...
... and may be more. In his case, like another thread with a sealed envelope ...
he walks she doesn't get paid .. or worse she gets left holding the stolen card.
Then not realizing its stolen .. she gets popped for using a stolen card.