Case studies
MaestroTraveller
Finally there is an alternative to cash and traveller cheques
Maestro Traveller – a rechargeable prepaid card (chargecard). The card holder can pay and/or
withdraw cash with the pre-charged amount and his personal PIN-code anytime and anywhere, just like
with the Maestro debit card. Either at an ATM in New York or at a POS- terminal in Berlin. With
Maestro Traveller you can pay and withdraw money all over the world as safely and independently as
at home.
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Western Union International Bank card
One card – unlimited possibilities
Finally there is an alternative to cash and credit cards. The Western Union International Bank
card is a rechargeable charge card. The card holder can load the card in every
Western Union International Bank subsidiary and pay/withdraw cash everywhere where the
Maestro logo is featuring, either at an ATM in Zagreb or a POS-terminal in a supermarket in
Vienna.
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With a prepaid card to the WorldCup in Germany
In cooperation with MasterCard Europe, PayLife (formerly Europay) issued the 2006 FIFA
WORLD CUP GERMANY™ Card
The FIFA Worldcup 2006 in Germany as outstanding and major event offered the opportunity to
introduce a new payment system in Germany. MasterCard Europe launched together with PayLife
(formerly Europay) Germany’s first Prepaid MasterCard as a gift card. The “2006 FIFA WORLD CUP
GERMANY” Card has been brought to the market in a limited edition with the official design of the
FIFA Worldcup 2006. It is charged with a fixed amount. The transactions are of no costs for the
card holder. Inquiries about the account balance can be done online or by phone and are charged
with € 0,25.-. The “2006 FIFA WORLD CUP GERMANY” Card is not rechargeable. Once emptied, it remains
a unique souvenir though and is herewith also an ideal present.
AUSTRIAN PREPAID CARD FOR PASSENGERS
Austrian Airlines and PayLife develop a customer-oriented solution for cash paymens
Since 2006 the Austrian Prepaid Card is replacing the cash payments that used to be
handed out as compensation for passengers in the international flight traffic. PayLife is
therewith processing Austrian Airlines as the first airline with a specially developed prepaid card
on the basis of Maestro. The passengers are able to use the card already 15 min. after receipt for
payments or cash withdrawals.
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Prepaid MasterCard gift cards
Struggling to think of a present for your loved one? The PayLife (formerly Europay Austria) gift card is the answer! Prepaid MasterCard gift cards are available at our webshop from 20th November. They come in a variety of packaging designs (for example, for Christmas) and can be loaded with varying credit amounts. The card – delivered free of charge in Austria – can be used at any MasterCard participating outlet, including over the Internet.
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Maestro Allrounder
Maestro Allrounder is a PIN-protected Maestro Prepaid card that will be used to make financial
payments to you during your military service. You can check the current balance on your card over
the Internet by entering a customer access number. Your PIN and access number will be supplied with
the card.
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