"Wait," Leo asked, picking up a card. "Can I just grab it and go?"
"Looking for something specific?" a voice chirped. It was Maya, a clerk he’d seen around for years.
CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are usually reliable bets.
"Not quite," Maya laughed. "You take it to the register, tell them how much you want to load—usually anywhere from $20 to $500—and pay the activation fee. It’s usually a few bucks, depending on the card. Once they swipe it at the till, it’s live."
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Think 7-Eleven, Wawa, or Speedway. Perfect for when you're on the road.