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From: CJB on 3 Mar 2010 18:47
The one negative issue with Giffgaff is that it requires a top-up via
the Internet. Its not possible to top-up in a shop or even on the
phone. We're nervous at using the Internet due to our bank account
being hacked after a PayPal purchase last year. So the alternatives
are Lycamobile or Lebara which can be topped up in numerous shops.
What's the pros and cons of these v.v. Giffgaff. Thanks - Chris B.
From: Steve Terry on 4 Mar 2010 00:32
"CJB" <chrisjbrady(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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> The one negative issue with Giffgaff is that it requires a top-up via
> the Internet. Its not possible to top-up in a shop or even on the
> phone. We're nervous at using the Internet due to our bank account
> being hacked after a PayPal purchase last year. So the alternatives
> are Lycamobile or Lebara which can be topped up in numerous shops.
> What's the pros and cons of these v.v. Giffgaff. Thanks - Chris B.
>
>
E-Vouchers from most supermarkets and minimarts are available for both

Another to conceder is Asda mobile, 8p calls, 4p text.
Or if you are a heavy PAYG user Tesco mobile with triple rate top up
check out:
http://petef.22web.net/payg.html

GiffGaffs two big advantages are free 0800 for use with a calling card
and free data until May
If they are of little importance to you, then look elsewhere

What i find absurd is GiffGaff is aimed at a Youf market
of which most don't have a credit card.
(unless they steal Mummy's?)

When 3 PAYG started they also only had credit card top up,
within weeks they had realised their mistake and at least introduced
E-voucher top up
What 3 have proved over the years is that they are flexible
in adopting additional services

I've yet to see that of GiffGaff, who seem more interested in image
than substance

Steve Terry
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Get a free Three 3pay Sim with �2 bonus after �10 top up
http://freeagent.three.co.uk/stand/view/id/5276


From: Brian A on 4 Mar 2010 09:53
On Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:32:21 +0000, Steve Terry wrote:

> "CJB" <chrisjbrady(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
>
news:e802c5d0-12a8-4bff-9ff1-39b93b8b8016(a)t23g2000yqt.googlegroups.com...
>> The one negative issue with Giffgaff is that it requires a top-up via
>> the Internet. Its not possible to top-up in a shop or even on the
>> phone. We're nervous at using the Internet due to our bank account
>> being hacked after a PayPal purchase last year. So the alternatives are
>> Lycamobile or Lebara which can be topped up in numerous shops. What's
>> the pros and cons of these v.v. Giffgaff. Thanks - Chris B.
>>
>>
> E-Vouchers from most supermarkets and minimarts are available for both
>
> Another to conceder is Asda mobile, 8p calls, 4p text. Or if you are a
> heavy PAYG user Tesco mobile with triple rate top up check out:
> http://petef.22web.net/payg.html
>
> GiffGaffs two big advantages are free 0800 for use with a calling card
> and free data until May
> If they are of little importance to you, then look elsewhere
>
> What i find absurd is GiffGaff is aimed at a Youf market of which most
> don't have a credit card. (unless they steal Mummy's?)
>
> When 3 PAYG started they also only had credit card top up, within weeks
> they had realised their mistake and at least introduced E-voucher top up
> What 3 have proved over the years is that they are flexible in adopting
> additional services
>
> I've yet to see that of GiffGaff, who seem more interested in image than
> substance
>
> Steve Terry
Presumably they'll take a debit card? Use a current account that only has
a very small amount in it. I've done that where I have been unsure about
security. I would just have £1 more than the amount to be paid out.
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From: andy on 4 Mar 2010 10:15
On 3 Mar, 23:47, CJB <chrisjbr...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> The one negative issue with Giffgaff is that it requires a top-up via
> the Internet. Its not possible to top-up in a shop or even on the
> phone. We're nervous at using the Internet due to our bank account
> being hacked after a PayPal purchase last year. So the alternatives
> are Lycamobile or Lebara which can be topped up in numerous shops.
> What's the pros and cons of these v.v. Giffgaff. Thanks - Chris B.

you could get one of those prepaid Visa or Mastercards

one or two of them allow you to set up a virtual card which can be
used only once of you wish, but I don't think that would be necessary
here
From: Steve Terry on 4 Mar 2010 10:40
"andy" <andy.ggrps(a)googlemail.com> wrote in message
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> On 3 Mar, 23:47, CJB <chrisjbr...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> The one negative issue with Giffgaff is that it requires a top-up via
>> the Internet. Its not possible to top-up in a shop or even on the
>> phone. We're nervous at using the Internet due to our bank account
>> being hacked after a PayPal purchase last year. So the alternatives
>> are Lycamobile or Lebara which can be topped up in numerous shops.
>> What's the pros and cons of these v.v. Giffgaff. Thanks - Chris B.
>
> you could get one of those prepaid Visa or Mastercards
>
> one or two of them allow you to set up a virtual card which can be
> used only once of you wish, but I don't think that would be necessary
> here
>
>
Or you could get a Lycamobile/Asdamobile/3/etc, and fall into
a supermarket and buy an E-voucher

That's what GiffGaff want you to do

Steve Terry
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Get a free Three 3pay Sim with �2 bonus after �10 top up
http://freeagent.three.co.uk/stand/view/id/5276


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