What is the ruling on using a prepaid payment card (internet) that is purchased for a specific amount to make online purchases, and an additional fee is paid to recharge it after its balance runs out?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to issuing a prepaid card and taking an agreed-upon fee for its issuance or renewal. The issuer here is like a paid agent, and this is permissible with conditions.
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