The UK's prepaid market is changing and its evolution is set to continue at a keen pace as an increasing number of individuals, organisations and businesses acknowledge the potential of prepaid cards as an effective financial solution. Exclusive research commissioned for the Prepaid 09 Conference and Expo in London (conducted by ase - Davis Dunbar & Anne Hastings, June 2009, The Prepaid Opportunity) highlights the growing public acceptance of prepaid cards. Their study - which predicts continued growth in the consumer use of up to 13% by the time the prepaid market matures and moves firmly into the mainstream - supports the opportunity for prepaid when it comes to making a positive difference for today's consumers and organisations. When it comes to business, adopting prepaid solutions will enable then to save time, money and resources and ensure their people can access funds and resources in the most convenient and straightforward manner. Here we look at the growing acceptance of prepaid cards and solutions. From an individual and business perspective we look at the benefits this type of solution can bring and offer some insight into the key issues you and your people need to consider when it comes to introducing and implementing prepaid technology.

• The growing acceptance of prepaid solutions
• What is a prepaid card?
• De-mystifying prepaid
• Where can prepaid have real business impact?
• The potential of prepaid
• The potential of prepaid within payroll
• Take a closer look at the benefits of prepaid payroll