If you'd like to take your love of The Walking Dead to the next level, Skybound and Card.com have teamed up to offer prepaid The Walking Dead debit cards that feature artwork from the comic book series. We also have a look at the new Rick Grimes bust from Diamond Select Toys:
The Walking Dead Debit Cards: "Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics, announced a strategic partnership today with Card.com, the prepaid debit card provider, to bring The Walking Dead Visa Prepaid Card to the U.S. market available today.
Robert Kirkman, creator and writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead comic book series and graphic novels, invites you to pay for your purchases with CARD.com's new The Walking Dead card featuring art from series' artist Charlie Adlard. Now you can personalize your purchases while showing your love of Rick Grimes and company. CARD.com created a fair, fashionable and fun modern alternative to traditional banks which can be used everywhere Visa is accepted. The growing trend in prepaid cards has been embraced by leading financial institutions from Chase to American Express and top retailers from Walmart to 7-Eleven. These bank-issued, fraud-protected, FDIC-insured debit cards provide a user-friendly online banking experience. With CARD.com’s 55,000 fee-free ATMs, free direct deposit and free check deposit via the company’s mobile app, switching to this prepaid debit Visa card won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
“Having The Walking Dead art on these credit cards will be an exciting way for fans to incorporate the series' art into their daily lives," said Kirkman.
Fans will instantly recognize scenes of Rick on horseback approaching a walker-infested Atlanta or Michonne brandishing her katana. Fans may also choose a gathering of Rick, Michonne, Andrea, Abraham and Morgan all together -- as walkers.
“This partnership gives fans of the iconic graphic novel an entirely new way to engage with and represent The Walking Dead every time they use their card. Our aim is to bring an easy-to-use and affordable banking experience that reflects the passions of our Members,” said CEO and co-founder of Card.com, Ben Katz.
The Walking Dead prepaid card can be used everywhere Visa is accepted, it’s 100% FDIC insured and offers fully-featured online banking experience with fraud liability, bill pay, cash transfers, and transaction history -- just like traditional branch banking but without overdraft or late fees. Coming soon, a mobile app will be available mid-June for both iOS and Android, which will allow cardholders to manage their money on-the-go, whether they’re in their favorite comic book store, Atlanta, Woodbury or a new safe zone.
Users can sign up for The Walking Dead prepaid card at card.com/thewalkingdead"
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