Prepaid Euro Credit Card as Gift

[cemeterybird]

I am wishing to buy a prepaid card as a gift for someone living in France.

I have done a search for prepaid euro credit cards and there seems to be a multitude to choose from but can they be purchased in another persons name?

Also, the lady I am buying this for is going to be 90 years old this month, so it would need to be a simple exercise to be able to use the card ie they can be used anywhere?

Any advice, gratefully received.

[cemeterybird]

Oops have just realised I have already posted this question on here but I couldn't have subscribed to the thread so didn't see all the replies! Someone suggested that a teenager was more likely to use a prepaid card, than a 90 year old but this lady does have a daughter, who I am sure will help her spend the money safely. Doesn't sending money via Western Union involve high charges? Unfortunately I don't have access to the lady's bank account details.

[dzug2]

They almost certainly have to be issued in your name.

However it doesn't matter - the ones that are issued for travel don't have a name on them (at least the one I have doesn't).

As simple to use as any credit card - all you need to know is the PIN. The only problem is keeping track of what's on it

[Pimpernel]

You could buy her a voucher? When I was working in France, my company used to give us £100 worth of vouchers every Xmas. They could be used in loads of different shops, 'grands magasins', sports shops, supermarkets, Eurodisney... Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the provider, but I think they also provided 'tickets restaurants', vouchers to buy your lunch.