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You do not need an ID to get a prepaid card in the US.

• beagle3 12y ago
  True, but they are not technically anonymous - you have to provide a name and address. And while the average person will not care, I'm sure an enterprising US district attorney will find a way to pile CFAA and other charges for providing wrong details on a prepaid card if they already are trying to nail you.
  • click170 12y ago
    You can buy a prepaid card in most local grocery stores in Canada, no personal info required - though you can't buy a prepaid card with a prepaid card.
    • beagle3 12y ago
      Interesting ... what's the logic in that? Can you use it to get money (ATM or cashback)? I assume so, in which case this restriction makes it extra stupid.
      • click170 12y ago
        I always assumed money-laundering was what they were trying to protect against. At first I figured if it was possible to buy a gift card with a gift card they wouldn't be able to track that very easily / as easily. But then, what about cash. So it does seem like kind of a moot point to me, maybe someone in Finance can explain the reasoning better?
      • click170 12y ago
        To clarify, no you can't use it at the ATM or to get cash back.